Postcode insights

LA3 2NU

Longlands Avenue

Heysham Central

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Detailed insights for LA3 2NU

Overview

Postcode LA3 2NU is located in an urban city, within the Heysham Central ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Heysham & Overton area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 1.2 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Heysham & Overton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,043 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Heysham & Overton has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% 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 2NU.

Flood risk

No risk

Heysham & Overton near LA3 2NU 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
6,410.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
27.61(+54%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.61(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.4(-7%)
Public order
3.6(-64%)
Other theft
3(-55%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
276
97.18%
Irish
4
1.41%
Other White
2
0.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
1
0.35%
Other
1
0.35%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
27.85%
Level 3 (A level)
47
19.83%
No qualifications
42
17.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
15.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.97%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
46.15%
Owns with a mortgage
43
33.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.62%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.85%
Social rents from council
2
1.54%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Heysham Central

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £290K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £223 per square foot) in Heysham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £432,000.

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 Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£297,500£257
Semi-Detached39£220,000£225
Terraced6£219,000£178
Flats5£112,500£144

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heysham Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heysham Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237,500£53,500£135,000£148,225
2017£310,000£65,000£147,750£109,000
2018£260,000£115,000£140,000£142,250
2019£220,000£109,950£150,000£112,000
2020£248,975£96,500£160,000£147,500
2021£302,000£80,000£170,000£145,000
2022£550,000£125,000£201,250£165,000
2023£219,000£97,475£213,000£166,500
2024£317,000£105,000£174,000£180,000
2025£317,500£102,000£212,500£210,000
2026£295,000£112,500£205,000£157,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heysham Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heysham Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£122£100£157£216
2017£193£117£158£104
2018£195£142£162£138
2019£199£138£169£116
2020£221£133£177£120
2021£226£117£180£129
2022£263£149£229£169
2023£269£163£230£168
2024£259£172£210£205
2025£240£172£229£172
2026£249£134£219£214
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heysham Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA3 2NU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Aug 202511, Longlands Avenue, Morecambe, LA3 2NUSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
20 Nov 202520, Wilson Grove, Morecambe, LA3 2PQSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
20 Feb 20261, Caroline Close, Morecambe, LA3 2NQDetachedFreehold£295,000
22 Aug 20255, Knowlys Grove, Morecambe, LA3 2NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,500
28 Mar 20253, Eardley Road, Morecambe, LA3 2PHSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA3 2NU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHeysham St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMossgate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA3 2NU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA3 2NU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food410 Heysham Road, Heysham, LA3 2BJWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miTesco Express362 Heysham Road, Heysham, LA3 2BJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miCo-op Food2 Middleton Way, Heysham, LA3 2RTWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 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 2NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Catherine Ann Armistead

Heysham Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Susan Meryl Penney

Heysham Central - 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 CentralE05014893
ParishLancaster, unparished areaE43000253
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Heysham & OvertonE02005236
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster 016DE01025122
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA3 2NU

Is LA3 2NU (Heysham & Overton) safe?

The area around LA3 2NU records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2NU?

The median sale price around LA3 2NU in Heysham & Overton is £215,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA3 2NU?

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

How deprived is the area around LA3 2NU?

LA3 2NU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,043 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Morecambe and Lunesdale covering LA3 2NU is Lizzi Collinge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Catherine Ann Armistead (Labour Party) and Susan Meryl Penney (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.