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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 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 18% 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
108
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
53.11(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.85(+144%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.39(+82%)
Shoplifting
7.74(+34%)
Public order
6.83(-33%)
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

Median price£172,750
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£149K – £199K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £172,750 (about £224 per square foot) in Morecambe Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £425,000.

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 Westgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£260,000£235
Semi-Detached31£173,000£222
Terraced18£158,250£225
Flats3£85,000£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Morecambe Westgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morecambe Westgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163,000£77,000£126,000£113,500
2017£157,500£60,000£129,950£97,500
2018£181,000£77,250£129,500£100,000
2019£199,500£87,000£133,500£115,000
2020£182,500£88,500£145,000£114,000
2021£224,000£87,000£150,000£110,000
2022£235,000£96,500£175,000£131,500
2023£348,000£110,000£175,000£139,950
2024£305,000£175,000£138,750
2025£293,750£90,500£171,500£145,000
2026£265,000£175,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morecambe Westgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morecambe Westgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£119£170£142
2017£179£95£165£146
2018£160£118£176£155
2019£190£138£181£149
2020£176£136£183£151
2021£207£137£197£174
2022£222£154£238£189
2023£235£190£246£223
2024£260£243£186
2025£252£174£231£218
2026£316£190£223
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morecambe Westgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Morecambe Westgate 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.