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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 average crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
7/10
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
36.53(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.05(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.48(-6%)
Other theft
3.98(-40%)
Vehicle crime
3.46(-42%)
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

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£190
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£147K – £190K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £190 per square foot) in Morecambe South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Morecambe South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£210,000£250
Semi-Detached67£175,000£192
Terraced7£165,000£170
Flats6£104,500£136

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Morecambe South West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morecambe South West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000£40,975£112,500£89,750
2017£132,350£62,000£116,000£102,000
2018£165,000£71,500£130,000£95,875
2019£197,000£70,000£125,000£115,000
2020£136,000£115,000
2021£215,000£70,475£149,950£125,000
2022£186,000£68,000£170,000£132,225
2023£186,250£95,000£165,000£135,000
2024£242,500£135,000£166,000£162,500
2025£250,000£80,000£177,500£134,000
2026£198,500£104,500£162,000£171,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morecambe South West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morecambe South West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£103£41£120£104
2017£165£116£131£110
2018£137£100£141£100
2019£156£117£139£112
2020£145£115
2021£236£122£162£125
2022£157£121£183£135
2023£160£150£187£135
2024£211£181£190£172
2025£192£130£190£165
2026£225£136£181£171
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morecambe South West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.