Is LA3 2TY a safe place to live?

Yes, LA3 2TY is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 42 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in LA3 2TY?

The average property price in LA3 2TY is currently around £234k.

What is the population of LA3 2TY?

The population for the LA3 2TY area is approximately 283 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

SAXON HEIGHTS, LA3 2TY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAXON HEIGHTS, LA3 2TY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

283

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10

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10/10

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3/10

workEmployment

7/10

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1/10

paymentsAffluence

6/10

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8/10

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8/10

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8/10

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Area Character

LA3 2TY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA3 2TY is a safe, established residential area on Saxon Heights, 0.5km from Higher Heysham in Heysham. Administratively it sits within Heysham South ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.

For families considering a move, LA3 2TY represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £234k.

Census 2021 statistics for LA3 2TY are sourced from Output Area E00170167 (shared with 7 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 2TY. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%

Asian / British Asian1.8%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

56%Active

FT: 39%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 223,000

11 sales · Mean £ 220,631

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

LA3 2TY has low crime rates — 42 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 offences88

Anti-social behaviour42

Criminal damage and arson12

Public order6

Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

Trumacar Nursery and Community Primary School

Good372 pupils0.3 km

Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good247 pupils0.9 km

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good199 pupils1.4 km

Mossgate Primary School

Good209 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Half Moon Bay Cafe0.5 km
Diplos Pizza0.9 km
Heysham Golf Club0.5 km

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Old Hall Inn0.7 km
Duke of Rothesay0.6 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Co-op Food0.5 km

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Beech Stores0.5 km
Trumacar Stores0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Heysham Port1.4 km
Morecambe4.0 km
Bare Lane5.7 km

Bus Stops

Hessam Heights0.1 km
Bell Aire Park0.1 km
Brooklands Drive0.2 km
Bell Aire Park0.2 km
Redshank Drive0.3 km