LA4 4DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West End Road, 0.5km from Morecambe in Morecambe. Administratively it sits within Harbour ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LA4 4DL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £136k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 32.7% 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 LA4 4DL are sourced from Output Area E00127436 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST END ROAD, LA4 4DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST END ROAD, LA4 4DL.
266
40
£ 30,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA4 4DL 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in LA4 4DL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 32.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA4 4DL. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 78,975
12 sales · Mean £ 79,268
Terraced
£ 290,000
3 sales · Mean £ 290,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LA4 4DL is above average at 109 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.
school Local Schools
West End Primary School
Bay Leadership Academy
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
Morecambe Bay Community Primary School
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Late Shop0.3 km
- The Well Communities CIC0.3 km
- Beaches Mini Market0.7 km
- Evolution Supplements0.4 km
- Carleton Stores0.6 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Saffron0.8 km
- Church by the Bay0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Harry's Bar0.8 km
- + 34 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- China Chef1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Pizza Time0.1 km
- Garden of Eden0.2 km
- Beach Bird0.8 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Brittlestar Wine Bar and Coffee House1.0 km
- Bath Hotel0.7 km
- Chieftain Hotel1.0 km
- Eric Bartholomew0.9 km
- Kings Arms0.9 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- B and M Retail0.4 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Clarendon Hotel0.1 km
- The Midland Hotel0.5 km
- HY Two Clifton0.3 km
- The Sanderling0.0 km
- The Sea Crest0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morecambe0.6 km
- Bare Lane2.8 km
- Heysham Port4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Highfield Crescent0.1 km
- Highfield Crescent0.1 km
- Westminster Avenue0.2 km
- Regent Road0.2 km
- Albany Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA44DL · Data under Open Government Licence