Postcode LA3 1PQ is located in an urban city, within the Heysham Central ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Morecambe West End area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morecambe West End is £32,746 per year. The nearest station is Morecambe, about 1.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sunny Slopes.
Morecambe West End has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,314 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Morecambe West End has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Morecambe West End is £32,746 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA3 1PQ.
Morecambe West End near LA3 1PQ has no 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sunny Slopes | Large | Walking directions to Sunny Slopes |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £223 per square foot) in Heysham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £432,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £297,500 | £257 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £220,000 | £225 |
| Terraced | 6 | £219,000 | £178 |
| Flats | 5 | £112,500 | £144 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £237,500 | £53,500 | £135,000 | £148,225 |
| 2017 | £310,000 | £65,000 | £147,750 | £109,000 |
| 2018 | £260,000 | £115,000 | £140,000 | £142,250 |
| 2019 | £220,000 | £109,950 | £150,000 | £112,000 |
| 2020 | £248,975 | £96,500 | £160,000 | £147,500 |
| 2021 | £302,000 | £80,000 | £170,000 | £145,000 |
| 2022 | £550,000 | £125,000 | £201,250 | £165,000 |
| 2023 | £219,000 | £97,475 | £213,000 | £166,500 |
| 2024 | £317,000 | £105,000 | £174,000 | £180,000 |
| 2025 | £317,500 | £102,000 | £212,500 | £210,000 |
| 2026 | £295,000 | £112,500 | £205,000 | £157,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £122 | £100 | £157 | £216 |
| 2017 | £193 | £117 | £158 | £104 |
| 2018 | £195 | £142 | £162 | £138 |
| 2019 | £199 | £138 | £169 | £116 |
| 2020 | £221 | £133 | £177 | £120 |
| 2021 | £226 | £117 | £180 | £129 |
| 2022 | £263 | £149 | £229 | £169 |
| 2023 | £269 | £163 | £230 | £168 |
| 2024 | £259 | £172 | £210 | £205 |
| 2025 | £240 | £172 | £229 | £172 |
| 2026 | £249 | £134 | £219 | £214 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA3 1PQ.
In the LA3 1PQ postcode area, located within Morecambe West End, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA3 1PQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Park & Shop | Oxcliffe Road, Heysham, LA3 1PS | Walking directions to Park & Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 11 Oxcliffe Road, Heysham, LA3 1PR | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | O'Connors Convenience Store | Balmoral Road, Lancaster, LA3 1HW | Walking directions to O'Connors Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Little Supermarket | 134-136 Heysham Road, Heysham, LA3 1DH | Walking directions to Little Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 47 Heysham Road, Morecambe, LA3 1DA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 1PQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Catherine Ann Armistead
Heysham Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Susan Meryl Penney
Heysham Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Lizzi Collinge
Morecambe and Lunesdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA3 1PQ records about 75 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 1PQ in Morecambe West End is £215,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to LA3 1PQ, including Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School (Good), Mossgate Primary School (Good) and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LA3 1PQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,314 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 1PQ is Lizzi Collinge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Catherine Ann Armistead (Labour Party) and Susan Meryl Penney (Labour Party).
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.