Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

MARINE ROAD WEST, LA3 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARINE ROAD WEST, LA3 1BS.

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Population

206

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 30,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA3 1BS 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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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

The IMD places LA3 1BS among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 6% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.

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LA3 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Marine Road West, 0.8km from Sandylands in Morecambe. Administratively it sits within Heysham North ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £86k, 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00127489 (shared with 8 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 1BS. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 85,500

12 sales · Mean £ 84,495

Terraced

£ 180,000

3 sales · Mean £ 173,333

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

Crime around LA3 1BS is above average at 108 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 offences235
Anti-social behaviour159
Criminal damage and arson58
Vehicle crime40
Shoplifting32

school Local Schools

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West End Primary School

Good175 pupils0.4 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School

Good420 pupils0.5 km
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Bay Leadership Academy

Good664 pupils0.8 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School

Good590 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • B and M Retail1.0 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Beaches Mini Market0.1 km
  • Little Supermarket0.4 km
  • Supersave Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Candy Corner0.3 km
  • Edmondsons0.3 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Church by the Bay0.4 km
  • Anchor Housing0.8 km
  • More Music0.2 km
  • Regent Park Cafe0.6 km
  • The Westminster0.4 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Pizza Time0.4 km
  • Garden of Eden0.4 km
  • Spice Room0.3 km
  • Milano0.1 km
  • Chickers & WaffleX0.2 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • HY Two Clifton0.3 km
  • The Sanderling0.6 km
  • The Sea Crest0.5 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.4 km
  • The Midland Hotel1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Clarendon Hotel0.4 km
  • Morecambe & Heysham Constitutional Club0.2 km
  • The Exchange0.3 km
  • The Commodore Club0.5 km
  • Boardwalk0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morecambe1.2 km
  • Bare Lane3.4 km
  • Heysham Port4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Battery0.0 km
  • Battery0.1 km
  • Battery0.1 km
  • Battery0.1 km
  • West Street0.1 km