Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

SEATHWAITE AVENUE, LA3 1JR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEATHWAITE AVENUE, LA3 1JR.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA3 1JR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LA3 1JR is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 11.9% year-on-year.

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

LA3 1JR is a safe, established residential area on Seathwaite Avenue, 0.6km from Sandylands in Heysham. Administratively it sits within Heysham North ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.

For families considering a move, LA3 1JR represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 11.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for LA3 1JR are sourced from Output Area E00127478 (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 1JR. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 139,975

4 sales · Mean £ 143,487

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

Crime around LA3 1JR is moderate at 54 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 offences106
Anti-social behaviour79
Criminal damage and arson25
Other theft21
Vehicle crime17

school Local Schools

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Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School

Good420 pupils0.2 km
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Bay Leadership Academy

Good664 pupils0.7 km
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West End Primary School

Good175 pupils0.7 km
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Mossgate Primary School

Good209 pupils1.0 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.1 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School

Good590 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Little Supermarket0.5 km
  • Supersave Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Tibicar Service Station0.5 km
  • Beaches Mini Market0.7 km
  • Candy Corner0.9 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Shengs Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Spice Room0.8 km
  • Pizza Time1.0 km
  • Garden of Eden0.8 km
  • Milano0.7 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • South Lakeland Parks Limited0.9 km
  • Church by the Bay0.6 km
  • Anchor Housing0.1 km
  • More Music0.7 km
  • Regent Park Cafe0.8 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • HY Two Clifton0.8 km
  • Clarendon Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Clarendon Hotel1.0 km
  • Morecambe & Heysham Constitutional Club0.7 km
  • The Exchange0.8 km
  • The Commodore Club0.4 km
  • Strawberry Gardens0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morecambe1.6 km
  • Heysham Port3.4 km
  • Bare Lane3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Fairfield Grove0.1 km
  • Balmoral Road0.1 km
  • Ambulance Station0.2 km
  • Ambulance Station0.2 km
  • Kings Crescent0.3 km