Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

WESTMINSTER AVENUE, LA4 4DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTMINSTER AVENUE, LA4 4DU.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA4 4DU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

LA4 4DU is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

LA4 4DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Westminster Avenue, 0.4km from West End in Morecambe. Administratively it sits within Harbour ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.

For families considering a move, LA4 4DU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 4DU are sourced from Output Area E00127456 (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 LA4 4DU. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 125,000

8 sales · Mean £ 139,625

Flat

£ 122,000

3 sales · Mean £ 117,333

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

Crime around LA4 4DU is above average at 106 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 offences184
Anti-social behaviour143
Shoplifting65
Criminal damage and arson45
Other theft45

school Local Schools

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West End Primary School

Good175 pupils0.5 km
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Bay Leadership Academy

Good664 pupils0.7 km
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Morecambe Bay Community Primary School

Good314 pupils0.9 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School

Good420 pupils1.0 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School

Good590 pupils1.1 km
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Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School

Good158 pupils1.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe

Good175 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Late Shop0.5 km
  • The Well Communities CIC0.4 km
  • Beaches Mini Market0.9 km
  • Evolution Supplements0.2 km
  • Carleton Stores0.4 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

52 nearby
  • Anchor Housing0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Sanctuary0.9 km
  • Saffron0.6 km
  • Church by the Bay0.6 km
  • + 47 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • China Chef0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.2 km
  • Pizza Time0.4 km
  • Garden of Eden0.4 km
  • Bay Cafe and Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Brittlestar Wine Bar and Coffee House0.8 km
  • The Pier1.0 km
  • Bath Hotel0.5 km
  • Chieftain Hotel0.8 km
  • Eric Bartholomew0.8 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • B and M Retail0.2 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.2 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Clarendon Hotel0.4 km
  • The Midland Hotel0.5 km
  • HY Two Clifton0.5 km
  • The Sanderling0.2 km
  • The Sea Crest0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morecambe0.4 km
  • Bare Lane2.6 km
  • Heysham Port4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Albany Road0.1 km
  • Albany Road0.1 km
  • Westminster Avenue0.1 km
  • Balmoral Road0.1 km
  • Windsor Grove0.2 km