Postcode Analysis Lancaster, North West

LA4 4EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA4 4EG.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA4 4EG 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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2/10
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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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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 87% of tenure in LA4 4EG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

LA4 4EG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from West End in Morecambe. Administratively it sits within Harbour ward and the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LA4 4EG is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (143 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 4EG are sourced from Output Area E00127447 (shared with 5 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 4EG. 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 / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime rates near LA4 4EG are high at 143 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 offences228
Anti-social behaviour221
Criminal damage and arson84
Shoplifting52
Public order41

school Local Schools

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Morecambe Bay Community Primary School

Good314 pupils0.4 km
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Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School

Good158 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe

Good175 pupils1.0 km
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West End Primary School

Good175 pupils1.0 km
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Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School

Good590 pupils1.1 km
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Bay Leadership Academy

Good664 pupils1.1 km
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Lancaster Road Primary School

Good584 pupils1.2 km
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Morecambe Bay Academy

Inadequate1074 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Late Shop1.0 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • The Well Communities CIC0.9 km
  • Evolution Supplements0.4 km
  • Carleton Stores0.2 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • The Shipping Lanes Hotel1.0 km
  • Yacht Bay View1.0 km
  • Auckland Hotel0.6 km
  • Lothersdale Hotel0.6 km
  • The Broadwater Guest House1.0 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

27 nearby
  • Smugglers Den0.6 km
  • Brittlestar Wine Bar and Coffee House0.4 km
  • The Pier0.5 km
  • Bath Hotel0.3 km
  • Buzz Bingo0.8 km
  • + 22 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • Anchor Housing0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Sanctuary0.4 km
  • Saffron0.3 km
  • Anchor Housing0.3 km
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited1.0 km
  • B and M Retail0.4 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods plc0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • China Chef0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Pizza Time0.9 km
  • Garden of Eden0.9 km
  • Bay Cafe and Takeaway0.4 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Morecambe0.2 km
  • Bare Lane2.1 km
  • Lancaster4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Gardens Grove0.1 km
  • Gardens Grove0.1 km
  • Central Station0.2 km
  • Morecambe Rail Station0.2 km
  • Arndale Centre0.2 km