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Morecambe South West

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About

The south-west part of Morecambe sits along Marine Road West and the adjacent promenade, where a seafront road meets rows of terraced housing and small local shops. Streets here step back from the shore into residential blocks with community facilities, primary schools and independent businesses serving daily needs. Public transport links run along the main road, and car parks give direct access to the coast for short visits and fishing outings.

The coastline opens onto Morecambe Bay; at low tide the sea retreats to reveal broad stretches of sand and mud used by wading birds and local anglers. A concrete sea wall and a line of groynes run perpendicular to the shore, shaping the foreshore and offering uninterrupted views along the bay. The combination of plain housing, pocket shopping streets and the exposed tidal flats gives the area a clear coastal character focused on local life rather than large tourist attractions.

Area overview

On average Morecambe South West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Morecambe South West is £37,083 per year. There are 2 schools in Morecambe South West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Morecambe South West is home to around 5,776 people, with a population density of about 4,994.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Morecambe South West Population
5,776
Population density
4,994.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.09(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.68(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.75(-25%)
Vehicle crime
3.46(-43%)
Other theft
2.25(-66%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,307
91.93%
Other White
285
4.94%
Irish
21
0.36%
White and Black African (mixed)
20
0.35%
Other Asian
18
0.31%
Total population: 5,773

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
967
20.89%
Level 3 (A level)
959
20.72%
No qualifications
940
20.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
711
15.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
541
11.69%
Total 16+ residents: 4,628

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
905
37.77%
Owns outright
894
37.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
448
18.7%
Other forms of private rent
69
2.88%
Other social rented
35
1.46%
Total households: 2,396

Property prices in Morecambe South West

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £174,500 in Morecambe South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £330,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Morecambe South West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Morecambe South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£290,000
Flats5£80,000
Semi-Detached63£180,000
Terraced8£128,500

10 years median price trend in Morecambe South West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morecambe South West.

All postcodes in Morecambe South West

LA44QY

West End

LA31EJ

Hampton Road

LA31JB

Lordsome Road

LA44PX

Schola Green Lane

LA44LY

Ellesmere Grove

LA44PW

Bertram Avenue

LA31BL

Chatsworth Road

LA31SQ

Westminster Mews

LA44LH

Lake Grove

LA44PL

Osborne Grove

LA31AJ

Scott Road

LA44ED

Gardens Grove

LA44EF

West End Road

LA31AQ

Regent Road

LA31HW

Balmoral Road

LA44PQ

Needham Avenue

LA31EG

Gloucester Drive

LA31ST

Balmoral Road

LA31HU

Fox Grove

LA44LW

Windsor Grove

LA44LP

Windsor Grove

LA44QS

Bellamy Avenue

LA31JN

Levens Drive

LA44NS

Thirlmere Grove

LA31NF

Woodlands Grove

LA31HJ

Balmoral Road

LA44NF

Highgrove Close

LA44QU

Albert Road

LA31HT

Myrtle Grove

LA44QR

Buckingham Road

LA31EW

Westminster Road

LA44EE

West End Road

LA44EH

West End Road

LA31LH

Moorlands Grove

LA44NL

Woodhill Lane

LA44PN

Osborne Grove

LA44QN

Osborne Road

LA31AB

Osborne Road

LA31AP

Devonshire Road

LA31JH

Harewood Avenue

LA44LG

Ellesmere Road

LA31HL

Balmoral Road

LA31HS

Limes Avenue

LA31UT

Stanley Road

LA31AW

Devonshire Road

LA31HY

Maple Avenue

LA44PP

Hydeaway Court

LA31JU

Balmoral Avenue

LA44LT

Osborne Grove

LA44NW

Woodhill Lane

LA31HP

Balmoral Road

LA31SX

Clevelands Avenue

LA44LJ

Lake Avenue

LA31JE

Lordsome Road

LA44LA

Regent Park Grove

LA44PA

Essington Avenue

LA44PT

Schola Green Lane

LA44LZ

Fairbank Grove

LA31BG

Buckingham Grove

LA44LL

Scott Avenue

LA44LE

Ellesmere Road

LA31HX

Kings Crescent

LA31SR

Avondale Road

LA44NX

Carleton Street

LA44QX

Albert Road

LA31JD

Lordsome Road

LA31JX

Back Avondale Road (West)

LA31NJ

Burnham Court

LA44JZ

Albany Road

LA44ND

Acre Moss Lane

LA44PJ

Needham Rise

LA31JA

Manor Grove

LA44LN

Scott Grove

LA44NR

Thirlmere Drive

LA31AA

Osborne Road

LA31JT

Fairfield Grove

LA44LF

Ellesmere Road

LA44QW

Regent Park Avenue

LA31BD

Buckingham Road

LA31HH

Balmoral Road

LA31JL

Levens Drive

LA31AZ

Brook Road

LA44NP

Thirlmere Drive

LA44PZ

Hestham Avenue

LA44PF

Woodhill Avenue

LA44PU

Schola Green Lane

LA44QA

Hestham Avenue

LA31AN

Devonshire Road

LA31EQ

Halden Road

LA31HZ

Maple Avenue

LA44QB

Pennine View

LA44QD

Hestham Drive

LA44PY

Corringham Road

LA31AL

Scott Road

LA31BB

Brook Avenue

LA31JJ

Levens Drive

LA44QJ

Hidings Court Lane

LA31JW

Levens Drive

LA31HR

Limes Avenue

LA31EP

Westminster Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.