Postcode LA3 1WL is located in an urban city, within the Poulton area of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Morecambe Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 339.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morecambe Town is £31,874 per year. The median sale price in Poulton is £145,000 (around £151 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £103,750 and £186,250. The nearest station is Morecambe, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Poulton Hall Park.
Morecambe Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 155 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Morecambe Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 339.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Morecambe Town is £31,874 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 288 ft away from LA3 1WL.
Morecambe Town near LA3 1WL 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morecambe | N/A | Walking directions to Morecambe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Poulton Hall Park | Small | Walking directions to Poulton Hall Park |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £151 per square foot) in Poulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £470,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £340,000 | £221 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £190,000 | £184 |
| Terraced | 28 | £154,250 | £144 |
| Flats | 18 | £102,500 | £140 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £97,000 | £116,000 | £89,750 |
| 2017 | £58,000 | £149,000 | £96,250 |
| 2018 | £60,000 | £143,750 | £105,000 |
| 2019 | £231,000 | £177,500 | £103,250 |
| 2020 | £101,250 | £155,500 | £105,000 |
| 2021 | £223,500 | £158,000 | £122,000 |
| 2022 | £91,750 | £168,000 | £119,950 |
| 2023 | £75,000 | £180,000 | £132,000 |
| 2024 | £101,500 | £170,000 | £135,000 |
| 2025 | £85,000 | £182,500 | £145,000 |
| 2026 | £112,500 | £170,000 | £150,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £96 | £129 | £92 |
| 2017 | £100 | £113 | £87 |
| 2018 | £126 | £131 | £100 |
| 2019 | £291 | £154 | £105 |
| 2020 | £196 | £127 | £106 |
| 2021 | £271 | £151 | £117 |
| 2022 | £144 | £178 | £129 |
| 2023 | £131 | £165 | £139 |
| 2024 | £161 | £197 | £120 |
| 2025 | £151 | £184 | £129 |
| 2026 | £142 | £174 | £148 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA3 1WL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2026 | Flat 101, 241, Marine Road Central, Morecambe, LA4 4BJ | Flats | Leasehold | £202,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 31, Edward Street, Morecambe, LA4 4BL | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | Old Chapel, Pedder Street, Morecambe, LA4 5DZ | Other | Freehold | £174,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Palatine Hotel, The Crescent, Morecambe, LA4 5BZ | Other | Freehold | £41,400 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 40, Northumberland Street, Morecambe, LA4 4BA | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 |
In the LA3 1WL postcode area, located within Morecambe Town, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Morecambe Bay Community Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jul 2024. |
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LA3 1WL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Lancaster, LA4 5DH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Go Local | 89 Euston Road, Morecambe, LA4 5JY | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.1 mi | Bees | 92 Euston Road, Morecambe, LA4 5LD | Walking directions to Bees |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Queen Street Local | 42-44 Queen Street, Morecambe, LA4 5EL | Walking directions to Premier Queen Street Local |
| 0.2 mi | Vittles | 13 Green Street, Morecambe, LA4 5HL | Walking directions to Vittles |
Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LA3 1WL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Livermore
Poulton - Elected 4 May 2023
Paul Bernard Hart
Poulton - Elected 4 May 2023
Lizzi Collinge
Morecambe and Lunesdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA3 1WL records about 340 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around LA3 1WL in Poulton is £145,000 (about £151 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to LA3 1WL, including Morecambe Bay Community Primary School (Requires improvement), Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to LA3 1WL is Morecambe, about 234 m away.
LA3 1WL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 155 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 1WL is Lizzi Collinge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: John Livermore (Liberal Democrats) and Paul Bernard Hart (Liberal Democrats).