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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.

Data Sources

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