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Morecambe Westgate

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About

Morecambe's Westgate area sits directly along the town's main seafront promenade, facing the expansive sands of Morecambe Bay. The district is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, many offering guest accommodation. The central focal point is the Midland Hotel, a prominent 1930s Art Deco building that anchors the coastline with its curved white facade. This stretch provides direct access to the long, curved stone jetty known as the Central Pier.

The area functions as a quiet residential neighbourhood with a strong connection to the coastal environment. It is a linear zone following the promenade, containing local shops, cafes, and traditional guest houses that cater to visitors. The vast tidal bay, with its dramatic mudflats and shifting channels, defines the atmosphere. On clear days, the panoramic view across the water frames the distant mountains of the Lake District.

Area overview

On average Morecambe Westgate has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Morecambe Westgate is £33,698 per year. There are 1 schools in Morecambe Westgate: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Morecambe Westgate is home to around 6,590 people, with a population density of about 2,162.1 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Morecambe Westgate Population
6,590
Population density
2,162.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.59(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.7(+135%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.39(+83%)
Other theft
7.28(+10%)
Shoplifting
6.83(+20%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,001
91.09%
Other White
328
4.98%
Other
45
0.68%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
38
0.58%
African
31
0.47%
Total population: 6,588

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,431
26.3%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,019
18.73%
Level 3 (A level)
890
16.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
821
15.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
666
12.24%
Total 16+ residents: 5,441

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,222
38.93%
Owns with a mortgage
677
21.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
518
16.5%
Social rents from council
395
12.58%
Other social rented
237
7.55%
Total households: 3,139

Property prices in Morecambe Westgate

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Morecambe Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £485,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Morecambe Westgate 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 Westgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£298,750
Flats3£96,000
Semi-Detached35£173,000
Terraced13£145,000

10 years median price trend in Morecambe Westgate

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

Data Sources

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