Postcode LA3 1UW 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.3 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 South West is £37,083 per year. The nearest station is Morecambe, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is West End Gardens.
Morecambe South West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,037 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Morecambe South West has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.7% 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 1UW.
Morecambe South West near LA3 1UW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Morecambe | N/A | Walking directions to Morecambe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 1UW.
In the LA3 1UW postcode area, located within Morecambe South West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA3 1UW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Your Shop & Off Licence | Alexandra Road, Lancaster, LA3 1RT | Walking directions to Your Shop & Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | Tharans Express | 65 Alexandra Road, Morecambe, LA3 1RW | Walking directions to Tharans Express |
| 0.2 mi | Supersave Convenience Store | Alexandra Road, Lancaster, LA3 1TQ | Walking directions to Supersave Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | O'Connors Convenience Store | Balmoral Road, Lancaster, LA3 1HW | Walking directions to O'Connors Convenience Store |
| 0.2 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 1UW, 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 1UW 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 1UW 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 6 schools close to LA3 1UW, 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.
The closest station to LA3 1UW is Morecambe, about 1,279 m away.
LA3 1UW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,037 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 1UW 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.