Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

LEA LANE, LA3 2QG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEA LANE, LA3 2QG.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA3 2QG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LA3 2QG — age 45, 75% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 96.4% year-on-year.

home £275,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA3 2QG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lea Lane, 0.1km from Higher Heysham in Heysham. Administratively it sits within Heysham South ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, up 96.4% year-on-year. 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 2QG are sourced from Output Area E00127514 (shared with 17 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 2QG. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 319,000

2 sales · Mean £ 319,000

Semi-Detached

£ 132,500

2 sales · Mean £ 132,500

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

LA3 2QG has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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 offences82
Anti-social behaviour51
Criminal damage and arson12
Vehicle crime9
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Trumacar Nursery and Community Primary School

Good372 pupils0.4 km
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Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good247 pupils0.5 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.3 km
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Mossgate Primary School

Good209 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Half Moon Bay Cafe0.1 km
  • The Old Barn0.8 km
  • Diplos Pizza0.5 km
  • Heysham Golf Club0.8 km
  • Tracy's Pies and Cakes0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Old Hall Inn0.4 km
  • Duke of Rothesay0.6 km
  • The Royal Hotel0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Food0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Beech Stores0.2 km
  • Trumacar Stores0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Oriental House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heysham Port1.3 km
  • Morecambe3.8 km
  • Bare Lane5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Heathfoot Avenue0.1 km
  • Heathfoot Avenue0.1 km
  • Tomlinson Road0.2 km
  • Middleton Road0.2 km
  • Tomlinson Road0.2 km