Postcode insights

LA3 2FP

The Spinney

Heysham South

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Detailed insights for LA3 2FP

Overview

Postcode LA3 2FP is located in an urban city, within the Heysham South ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Heysham & Overton area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Heysham & Overton is £44,477 per year. The nearest station is Heysham Port, about 1.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Douglas Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Heysham & Overton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,063 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Heysham & Overton has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Heysham & Overton is £44,477 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA3 2FP.

Flood risk

No risk

Heysham & Overton near LA3 2FP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Heysham Port located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA3 2FP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDouglas ParkSmallWalking directions to Douglas Park

Area Profile

Population
219
Population density
340.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
29.41(+64%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.04(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.84(-13%)
Drugs
2.45(-37%)
Public order
1.96(-81%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
214
97.72%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.83%
Other
1
0.46%
Total population: 219

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
30.77%
Level 3 (A level)
38
20.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
19.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
11.54%
No qualifications
17
9.34%
Total 16+ residents: 182

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
58.43%
Owns with a mortgage
29
32.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
6.74%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.25%
Total households: 89

Property prices in Heysham South

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£236
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £288K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £236 per square foot) in Heysham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heysham South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£295,000£265
Semi-Detached41£210,000£227
Terraced13£175,000£187
Flats4£129,250£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heysham South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heysham South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177,950£72,898£143,000£146,000
2017£180,000£80,000£137,000£116,500
2018£187,000£71,000£137,500£132,500
2019£200,000£83,750£146,000£135,520
2020£205,000£88,250£155,000£123,000
2021£230,000£83,000£166,250£160,000
2022£254,000£82,000£190,000£154,500
2023£251,000£93,250£161,800£157,500
2024£267,500£115,000£188,400£170,000
2025£285,000£129,250£208,625£190,000
2026£305,000£182,500£185,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heysham South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heysham South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£164£153£155
2017£195£152£169£157
2018£190£156£143£170
2019£199£147£172£167
2020£203£153£181£154
2021£221£174£187£164
2022£262£190£232£176
2023£251£190£202£214
2024£279£236£215£205
2025£260£205£232£176
2026£265£237£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heysham South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Heysham South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA3 2FP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA3 2FP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202619, The Spinney, Morecambe, LA3 2FPDetachedFreehold£415,000
08 Aug 20251, The Spinney, Morecambe, LA3 2FPDetachedFreehold£325,000
12 Mar 202611, Longmeadow Lane, Morecambe, LA3 2FHDetachedFreehold£305,000
08 Aug 202520, Longmeadow Lane, Morecambe, LA3 2FHDetachedFreehold£390,000
27 May 20251, Longmeadow Lane, Morecambe, LA3 2FHDetachedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the LA3 2FP postcode area, located within Heysham & Overton, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA3 2FP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryHeysham St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMossgate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA3 2FP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA3 2FP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op Food2 Middleton Way, Heysham, LA3 2RTWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miCo-op Food410 Heysham Road, Heysham, LA3 2BJWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miPremier Heysham - Tarnbrook Stores8 Tarnbrook Road, Heysham, LA3 2EJWalking directions to Premier Heysham - Tarnbrook Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district (2025-26).

Band A£1,605
Band B£1,873
Band C£2,140
Band D£2,408
Band E£2,943
Band F£3,478
Band G£4,013
Band H£4,815

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LA3 2FP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Catherine Potter

Heysham South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Colin Hartley

Heysham South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Philip Mark Bradley

Heysham South - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Lizzi Collinge

Morecambe and Lunesdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLancasterE07000121
Parliamentary ConstituencyMorecambe and LunesdaleE14001372
WardHeysham SouthE05014895
ParishLancaster, unparished areaE43000253
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Heysham & OvertonE02005236
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster 016CE01025121
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about LA3 2FP

Is LA3 2FP (Heysham & Overton) safe?

The area around LA3 2FP records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near LA3 2FP?

The median sale price around LA3 2FP in Heysham & Overton is £230,000 (about £236 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA3 2FP?

There are 4 schools close to LA3 2FP, including St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good), Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Mossgate Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LA3 2FP?

LA3 2FP scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,063 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA3 2FP (Heysham & Overton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Morecambe and Lunesdale covering LA3 2FP is Lizzi Collinge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Catherine Potter (Labour Party), Colin Hartley (Labour Party) and Philip Mark Bradley (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.