LA3 1BQ is a mixed residential area on Buckingham Place, 0.2km from Sandylands in Morecambe. Administratively it sits within Harbour ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.
For families considering a move, LA3 1BQ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £159k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for LA3 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00127445 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUCKINGHAM PLACE, LA3 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUCKINGHAM PLACE, LA3 1BQ.
318
40
£ 34,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA3 1BQ 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 1BQ is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA3 1BQ. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 108,000
3 sales · Mean £ 125,316
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA3 1BQ is moderate at 57 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 Westgate Primary School
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
Morecambe Bay Community Primary School
Mossgate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Beaches Mini Market1.0 km
- Evolution Supplements0.9 km
- Supersave Convenience Store0.8 km
- Cross Roads Convenience Store0.8 km
- Eggcup0.7 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Church by the Bay0.5 km
- Morecambe Tandoori Restaurant0.8 km
- The Beach House Cafe0.7 km
- Anchor Housing0.9 km
- More Music0.7 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Pizza Time0.7 km
- Garden of Eden0.7 km
- Yang Sing0.7 km
- Spice Room0.7 km
- Atkinsons Fish & Chip Restaurant & Takeaway0.7 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Clarendon Hotel0.8 km
- HY Two Clifton0.8 km
- The Sanderling0.8 km
- The Sea Crest0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Boardwalk0.8 km
- Morecambe Cricket Club0.9 km
- Clarendon Hotel0.8 km
- Morecambe & Heysham Constitutional Club0.7 km
- The Exchange0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- B and M Retail0.9 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morecambe1.1 km
- Bare Lane2.9 km
- Heysham Port4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Regent Park0.1 km
- Regent Park0.2 km
- Regency Caravan Park0.2 km
- Albert Road0.2 km
- Heysham School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LA31BQ · Data under Open Government Licence