LA3 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brook Grove, 0.3km from Sandylands in Morecambe. Administratively it sits within Harbour ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00127486 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOK GROVE, LA3 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK GROVE, LA3 1BA.
272
42
£ 34,700 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA3 1BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LA3 1BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA3 1BA. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 105,000
3 sales · Mean £ 124,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA3 1BA is moderate at 79 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.
school Local Schools
Bay Leadership Academy
West End Primary School
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
Morecambe Bay Community Primary School
Mossgate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Beaches Mini Market0.7 km
- Evolution Supplements0.8 km
- Little Supermarket0.8 km
- Supersave Convenience Store0.5 km
- Cross Roads Convenience Store0.6 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Church by the Bay0.2 km
- KFC0.9 km
- Morecambe Tandoori Restaurant0.5 km
- Oliver's Cafe1.0 km
- Star Cafe1.0 km
- + 11 more
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, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Clarendon Hotel0.5 km
- HY Two Clifton0.5 km
- The Sanderling0.6 km
- The Sea Crest0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Boardwalk0.6 km
- Morecambe Cricket Club0.9 km
- Clarendon Hotel0.5 km
- Morecambe & Heysham Constitutional Club0.4 km
- The Exchange0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- B and M Retail0.8 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morecambe1.0 km
- Bare Lane3.0 km
- Heysham Port4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Park Hotel0.2 km
- Park Hotel0.2 km
- Regent Park0.2 km
- Heysham School0.2 km
- Heysham School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA31BA · Data under Open Government Licence