Postcode LA3 1RY is located in an urban city, within the Heysham North ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Morecambe West End area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 209.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is West End Gardens.
Morecambe West End has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 33 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Morecambe West End has a very high crime rate, with approximately 209.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 328 ft away from LA3 1RY.
Morecambe West End near LA3 1RY 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Morecambe | N/A | Walking directions to Morecambe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | West End Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to West End Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Regent Park | Medium | Walking directions to Regent Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA3 1RY.
In the LA3 1RY postcode area, located within Morecambe West End, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA3 1RY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tharans Express | 65 Alexandra Road, Morecambe, LA3 1RW | Walking directions to Tharans Express |
| 0 mi | Supersave Convenience Store | Alexandra Road, Lancaster, LA3 1TQ | Walking directions to Supersave Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Your Shop & Off Licence | Alexandra Road, Lancaster, LA3 1RT | Walking directions to Your Shop & Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | Polski Sklep | 43 Yorkshire Street West, Morecambe, LA3 1QF | Walking directions to Polski Sklep |
| 0.2 mi | Warrior Down | Yorkshire Street West, Lancaster, LA3 1QE | Walking directions to Warrior Down |
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 1RY, 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 1RY records about 210 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 1RY in Morecambe West End is £148,000 (about £157 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to LA3 1RY, including West End Primary School (Good), Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School (Good) and Bay Leadership Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA3 1RY is Morecambe, about 1,132 m away.
LA3 1RY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 33 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 1RY 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.