Postcode insights

LA3 1ES

Fairfield Road

Heysham North

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Detailed insights for LA3 1ES

Overview

Postcode LA3 1ES is located in an urban city, within the Heysham North ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Morecambe South West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morecambe South West is £37,083 per year. The nearest station is Morecambe, about 1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Sunny Slopes.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Morecambe South West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,633 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Morecambe South West has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Morecambe South West is £37,083 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA3 1ES.

Flood risk

No risk

Morecambe South West near LA3 1ES has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Morecambe located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA3 1ES
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSunny SlopesLargeWalking directions to Sunny Slopes
0.4 miWest End GardensMediumWalking directions to West End Gardens

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
7,787.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
39.33(+119%)
Violence and sexual offences
39.33(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.47(+5%)
Vehicle crime
3.64(-39%)
Burglary
2.91(-47%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
241
93.77%
Other Asian
8
3.11%
Other White
7
2.72%
Caribbean
1
0.39%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
21.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
20.81%
Level 3 (A level)
40
20.3%
No qualifications
30
15.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
12.69%
Total 16+ residents: 197

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
46.73%
Owns outright
31
28.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
19.63%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.74%
Social rents from council
1
0.93%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Heysham North

Median price£148,000
Price per sq ft£157
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £180K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £148,000 (about £157 per square foot) in Heysham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,750 up to £351,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heysham North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£270,000£294
Semi-Detached27£180,000£186
Terraced30£138,750£133
Flats18£105,000£149

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heysham North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heysham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£150,000£83,500£127,000£100,000
2017£133,750£81,950£115,000£85,500
2018£165,000£80,000£128,750£91,500
2019£233,250£80,000£122,375£115,500
2020£76,000£132,000£115,000
2021£204,000£91,500£130,000£124,750
2022£235,000£85,000£175,000£130,000
2023£308,750£95,000£165,000£135,000
2024£270,000£131,500£167,000£145,000
2025£370,000£110,000£180,000£142,500
2026£210,000£99,000£200,000£131,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heysham North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heysham North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157£130£142£74
2017£103£127£131£84
2018£170£117£131£92
2019£154£121£132£96
2020£128£134£100
2021£190£140£151£125
2022£215£141£174£113
2023£168£141£183£121
2024£245£172£187£126
2025£274£158£198£134
2026£250£137£166£129
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heysham North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Heysham North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA3 1ES.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA3 1ES
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 20254, Raglan Road, Morecambe, LA3 1EFTerracedFreehold£137,500
10 Apr 20268, Gloucester Drive, Morecambe, LA3 1EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
30 Sept 2025253, Westminster Road, Morecambe, LA3 1EPSemi-DetachedFreehold£144,000
29 May 20259, Halden Road, Morecambe, LA3 1EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£148,000
21 Nov 20256, Balmoral Avenue, Morecambe, LA3 1JUSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the LA3 1ES postcode area, located within Morecambe South West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA3 1ES
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMorecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWest End Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryBay Leadership AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA3 1ES

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA3 1ES
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miO'Connors Convenience StoreBalmoral Road, Lancaster, LA3 1HWWalking directions to O'Connors Convenience Store
0.1 miLittle Supermarket134-136 Heysham Road, Heysham, LA3 1DHWalking directions to Little Supermarket
0.2 miTesco Express47 Heysham Road, Morecambe, LA3 1DAWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miGo Local23 Heysham Road, Morecambe, LA3 1DAWalking directions to Go Local
0.3 miSeaside Mini Market16a Heysham Road, Morecambe, LA3 1DGWalking directions to Seaside Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district (2025-26).

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LA3 1ES, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Claire Cozler

Heysham North - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Roger Timothy Cleet

Heysham North - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Lizzi Collinge

Morecambe and Lunesdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLancasterE07000121
Parliamentary ConstituencyMorecambe and LunesdaleE14001372
WardHeysham NorthE05014894
ParishMorecambeE04012009
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Morecambe South WestE02005228
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster 008DE01025119
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA3 1ES

Is LA3 1ES (Morecambe South West) safe?

The area around LA3 1ES records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LA3 1ES?

The median sale price around LA3 1ES in Morecambe South West is £148,000 (about £157 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA3 1ES?

There are 5 schools close to LA3 1ES, including Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School (Good), West End Primary School (Good) and Bay Leadership Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LA3 1ES?

LA3 1ES scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,633 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA3 1ES (Morecambe South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Morecambe and Lunesdale covering LA3 1ES is Lizzi Collinge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Claire Cozler (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Roger Timothy Cleet (Independent).

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.