Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

REGENT PARK AVENUE, LA3 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REGENT PARK AVENUE, LA3 1AU.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LA3 1AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

LA3 1AU is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA3 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Regent Park Avenue, 0.3km from Sandylands in Morecambe. Administratively it sits within Harbour ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.

For families considering a move, LA3 1AU represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £195k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LA3 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00127493 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA3 1AU. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

1 sales · Mean £ 195,000

Detached

£ 144,850

2 sales · Mean £ 144,850

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LA3 1AU is above average at 93 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences257
Anti-social behaviour172
Criminal damage and arson63
Other theft44
Vehicle crime36

school Local Schools

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West End Primary School

Good175 pupils0.2 km
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Bay Leadership Academy

Good664 pupils0.3 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School

Good420 pupils0.4 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School

Good590 pupils1.1 km
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Morecambe Bay Community Primary School

Good314 pupils1.5 km
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Mossgate Primary School

Good209 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

27 nearby
  • Beaches Mini Market0.6 km
  • Evolution Supplements0.8 km
  • Little Supermarket0.7 km
  • Supersave Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Cross Roads Convenience Store0.5 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Church by the Bay0.1 km
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Morecambe Tandoori Restaurant0.4 km
  • Oliver's Cafe1.0 km
  • Star Cafe1.0 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Pizza Time0.5 km
  • Garden of Eden0.4 km
  • Yang Sing0.4 km
  • Spice Room0.4 km
  • Atkinsons Fish & Chip Restaurant & Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Clarendon Hotel0.5 km
  • HY Two Clifton0.4 km
  • The Sanderling0.5 km
  • The Sea Crest0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Boardwalk0.6 km
  • Morecambe Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.5 km
  • Morecambe & Heysham Constitutional Club0.3 km
  • The Exchange0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • B and M Retail0.8 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morecambe1.0 km
  • Bare Lane3.1 km
  • Heysham Port4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Heysham School0.2 km
  • Heysham School0.2 km
  • Alexandra Road0.2 km
  • Park Hotel0.2 km
  • Park Hotel0.2 km