Postcode LA3 1JW 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 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sunny Slopes.
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.
Morecambe South West has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Morecambe South West is £37,083 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA3 1JW.
Morecambe South West near LA3 1JW has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Morecambe located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Sunny Slopes | Large | Walking directions to Sunny Slopes |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £270,000 | £294 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £180,000 | £186 |
| Terraced | 30 | £138,750 | £133 |
| Flats | 18 | £105,000 | £149 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA3 1JW.
In the LA3 1JW postcode area, located within Morecambe South West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA3 1JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Park & Shop | Oxcliffe Road, Heysham, LA3 1PS | Walking directions to Park & Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 11 Oxcliffe Road, Heysham, LA3 1PR | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | O'Connors Convenience Store | Balmoral Road, Lancaster, LA3 1HW | Walking directions to O'Connors Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Heysham - Tarnbrook Stores | 8 Tarnbrook Road, Heysham, LA3 2EJ | Walking directions to Premier Heysham - Tarnbrook Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LA3 1JW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Claire Cozler
Heysham North - Elected 4 May 2023
Roger Timothy Cleet
Heysham North - Elected 4 May 2023
Lizzi Collinge
Morecambe and Lunesdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA3 1JW 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.
The median sale price around LA3 1JW in Morecambe South West is £148,000 (about £157 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to LA3 1JW, including Mossgate Primary School (Good), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LA3 1JW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Morecambe and Lunesdale covering LA3 1JW 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).
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.