Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

WEST END ROAD, LA4 4DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST END ROAD, LA4 4DL.

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Population

266

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences187
Anti-social behaviour142
Shoplifting58
Other theft42
Criminal damage and arson41

school Local Schools

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West End Primary School

Good175 pupils0.3 km
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Bay Leadership Academy

Good664 pupils0.7 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School

Good420 pupils0.9 km
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Morecambe Bay Community Primary School

Good314 pupils1.1 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School

Good590 pupils1.3 km
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Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School

Good158 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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
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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

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