Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

LA3 1SQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA3 1SQ.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA3 1SQ 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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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 36, LA3 1SQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

LA3 1SQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Sandylands in Heysham. Administratively it sits within Harbour ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1SQ are sourced from Output Area E00127481 (shared with 12 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 1SQ. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

Crime around LA3 1SQ is above average at 110 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 offences274
Anti-social behaviour210
Criminal damage and arson68
Other theft52
Vehicle crime40

school Local Schools

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Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School

Good420 pupils0.3 km
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West End Primary School

Good175 pupils0.3 km
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Bay Leadership Academy

Good664 pupils0.4 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School

Good590 pupils1.3 km
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Mossgate Primary School

Good209 pupils1.5 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Beaches Mini Market0.4 km
  • Evolution Supplements1.0 km
  • Little Supermarket0.5 km
  • Supersave Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Tibicar Service Station1.0 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Church by the Bay0.1 km
  • KFC1.0 km
  • Morecambe Tandoori Restaurant0.4 km
  • The Beach House Cafe0.4 km
  • Anchor Housing0.6 km
  • + 9 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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Strawberry Gardens0.9 km
  • Boardwalk0.7 km
  • Clarendon Hotel0.5 km
  • Morecambe & Heysham Constitutional Club0.3 km
  • The Exchange0.4 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Clarendon Hotel0.5 km
  • HY Two Clifton0.4 km
  • The Sanderling0.6 km
  • The Sea Crest0.6 km
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morecambe1.2 km
  • Bare Lane3.3 km
  • Heysham Port3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Heysham School0.1 km
  • Heysham School0.1 km
  • Alexandra Road0.1 km
  • Barnes Road0.2 km
  • Alexandra Road0.2 km