Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

HEATHFOOT AVENUE, LA3 2TW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHFOOT AVENUE, LA3 2TW.

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Population

359

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA3 2TW 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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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 45% social renting, LA3 2TW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 5.0% year-on-year.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, LA3 2TW is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.0% 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 2TW are sourced from Output Area E00127495 (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 2TW. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 127,975

6 sales · Mean £ 127,341

Terraced

£ 72,000

3 sales · Mean £ 85,000

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

LA3 2TW has low crime rates — 32 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 offences65
Anti-social behaviour45
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime7
Other theft5

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 pupils0.6 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.4 km
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Mossgate Primary School

Good209 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Beech Stores0.3 km
  • Trumacar Stores0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Royal Hotel0.8 km
  • Duke of Rothesay0.5 km
  • Old Hall Inn0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Curiosity Corner Cafe0.8 km
  • Diplos Pizza0.6 km
  • Heysham Golf Club0.8 km
  • Tracy's Pies and Cakes0.8 km
  • Half Moon Bay Cafe0.2 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Oriental House0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Food0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Heysham Port1.2 km
  • Morecambe4.0 km
  • Bare Lane5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Heathfoot Avenue0.1 km
  • Heathfoot Avenue0.1 km
  • Peel Avenue0.1 km
  • Peel Avenue0.2 km
  • Tomlinson Road0.3 km