Postcode insights

LA3 2HH

Meldon Grange

Heysham South

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Detailed insights for LA3 2HH

Overview

Postcode LA3 2HH 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 1.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.5%
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

0.5%

Approximately 0.5% 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 2HH.

Flood risk

No risk

Heysham & Overton near LA3 2HH 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
357
Population density
650.9 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
350
97.77%
Other White
4
1.12%
Pakistani
2
0.56%
Irish
2
0.56%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
23.05%
Level 3 (A level)
63
20.45%
Level 4+ (Degree)
61
19.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
15.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
11.69%
Total 16+ residents: 308

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
34.03%
Owns with a mortgage
61
31.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
58
30.37%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.14%
Other social rented
1
0.52%
Total households: 191

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 2HH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA3 2HH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Oct 202510, Meldon Grange, Morecambe, LA3 2HHSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
05 Sept 202510, Mortimer Grove, Morecambe, LA3 2HWFlatsLeasehold£100,000
09 Jan 202646, Peplow Road, Morecambe, LA3 2HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£138,000
14 Nov 202518, Peplow Road, Morecambe, LA3 2HRFlatsLeasehold£57,000
15 Aug 202536, Peplow Road, Morecambe, LA3 2HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£162,000

Schools

In the LA3 2HH postcode area, located within Heysham & Overton, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMossgate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA3 2HH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremier Heysham - Tarnbrook Stores8 Tarnbrook Road, Heysham, LA3 2EJWalking directions to Premier Heysham - Tarnbrook Stores
0.3 miCo-op Food410 Heysham Road, Heysham, LA3 2BJWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miTesco Express362 Heysham Road, Heysham, LA3 2BJWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 2HH, 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 Introduced1983-07-01

Frequently asked questions about LA3 2HH

Is LA3 2HH (Heysham & Overton) safe?

The area around LA3 2HH 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 2HH?

The median sale price around LA3 2HH 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 2HH?

There are 6 schools close to LA3 2HH, including St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good), Mossgate Primary School (Good) and Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LA3 2HH?

LA3 2HH 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 2HH (Heysham & Overton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Morecambe and Lunesdale covering LA3 2HH 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.