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Morecambe Town

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About

Morecambe Town is a coastal settlement on the northern shore of Morecambe Bay. The area centres around a long, flat promenade facing the expansive bay and mudflats. Its layout is functional, with residential streets leading directly to the seafront, where the Midland Hotel stands as a prominent 1930s architectural landmark. The rhythm of the area is closely tied to the dramatic tidal shifts that reveal vast sands.

Local life focuses on the central promenade, home to amusements, basic shops, and cafes serving traditional fare. The Stone Jetty extends into the bay, offering views across to the Cumbrian fells. Much of the town's economy and community activity is connected to the working port and the seasonal visitor trade drawn by the bay's unique landscape and birdlife.

Area overview

On average Morecambe Town has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 169 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Morecambe Town is £31,874 per year. There are 3 schools in Morecambe Town: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Morecambe Town is home to around 7,466 people, with a population density of about 5,002.3 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
169
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Morecambe Town Population
7,466
Population density
5,002.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
78.36(+110%)
Anti-social behaviour
77.95(+334%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.79(+198%)
Shoplifting
19.02(+229%)
Other theft
13.13(+99%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,668
89.31%
Other White
399
5.34%
Other Asian
59
0.79%
Irish
45
0.6%
African
36
0.48%
Total population: 7,466

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,379
23.2%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,222
20.56%
Level 3 (A level)
1,072
18.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
934
15.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
774
13.02%
Total 16+ residents: 5,943

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,213
36.06%
Owns outright
817
24.29%
Owns with a mortgage
689
20.48%
Other social rented
440
13.08%
Other forms of private rent
127
3.78%
Total households: 3,364

Property prices in Morecambe Town

Median price£145,000
Price per sq ft£151
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£116K – £185K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £151 per square foot) in Morecambe Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £335,000.

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 Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached21£185,000£192
Terraced30£140,750£139
Flats15£92,000£140

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Morecambe Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morecambe Town.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£64,500£116,000£89,500
2017£47,500£141,250£95,500
2018£56,073£132,000£97,500
2019£65,000£135,000£97,250
2020£68,659£150,000£100,000
2021£74,950£153,000£116,250
2022£83,850£170,000£120,000
2023£75,000£179,750£133,500
2024£86,875£170,000£131,000
2025£76,500£185,000£137,500
2026£130,000£159,500£183,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morecambe Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morecambe Town.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£95£134£97
2017£93£133£87
2018£104£141£94
2019£105£134£99
2020£111£129£100
2021£117£151£112
2022£115£177£130
2023£125£164£136
2024£139£184£125
2025£121£197£137
2026£141£140£139
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morecambe Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Morecambe Town 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.