LA4 4DW is an up-and-coming urban area on Central Drive, 0.1km from Morecambe in Morecambe. Administratively it sits within Poulton ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (204 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 4DW are sourced from Output Area E00127575 (shared with 217 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CENTRAL DRIVE, LA4 4DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTRAL DRIVE, LA4 4DW.
272
42
£ 30,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA4 4DW 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
No single demographic signal dominates LA4 4DW — age 42, 37% ownership, 58% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA4 4DW. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near LA4 4DW are high at 204 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Morecambe Bay Community Primary School
West End Primary School
Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School
Bay Leadership Academy
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Late Shop0.7 km
- The Well Communities CIC0.7 km
- Evolution Supplements0.3 km
- Carleton Stores0.5 km
- Bay Sweet Shop0.7 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Smugglers Den1.0 km
- Brittlestar Wine Bar and Coffee House0.6 km
- The Pier0.7 km
- Bath Hotel0.2 km
- Chieftain Hotel0.6 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Anchor Housing0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Sanctuary0.6 km
- Saffron0.3 km
- Anchor Housing0.7 km
- + 42 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- China Chef0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Pizza Time0.6 km
- Garden of Eden0.7 km
- Bay Cafe and Takeaway0.6 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Auckland Hotel0.9 km
- Lothersdale Hotel0.9 km
- HY Two Clifton0.7 km
- The Sanderling0.5 km
- The Sea Crest0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- B and M Retail0.3 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.3 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Morecambe0.3 km
- Bare Lane2.5 km
- Heysham Port4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Festival Market0.1 km
- Morrisons0.1 km
- The Platform0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- ALDI0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LA44DW · Data under Open Government Licence