Postcode LA3 3BY is located in an urban city, within the Westgate ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Morecambe Westgate area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Morecambe Westgate is £33,698 per year. The nearest station is Bare Lane located about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Morecambe Westgate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,454 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Morecambe Westgate has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Morecambe Westgate is £33,698 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA3 3BY.
Morecambe Westgate near LA3 3BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bare Lane located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £425,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £107,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £142,500 |
10 year median price trend in Westgate
In the LA3 3BY postcode area, located within Morecambe Westgate, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA3 3BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 14 Glentworth Road West, Morecambe, LA4 4SZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Westgate, Morecambe, LA3 3PL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 22 Glentworth Road West, Morecambe, LA4 4SZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Open All Hours | 13-15 Blea Tarn Place, Morecambe, LA4 5UD | Walking directions to Open All Hours |
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 3BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Harris
Westgate - Elected 4 May 2023
John Robert Hanson
Westgate - Elected 4 May 2023
Matthew David Black
Westgate - Elected 4 May 2023
Lizzi Collinge
Morecambe and Lunesdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.