Postcode insights

LA3 3RB

Abbeydale

Westgate

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Detailed insights for LA3 3RB

Overview

Postcode LA3 3RB 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 156.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morecambe Westgate is £33,698 per year. The nearest station is Morecambe, about 1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
157
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Morecambe Westgate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,343 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Morecambe Westgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 156.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Morecambe Westgate is £33,698 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA3 3RB.

Flood risk

No risk

Morecambe Westgate near LA3 3RB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Morecambe located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA3 3RB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Morecambe

N/A

Walking directions to Morecambe

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
3,455.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.53(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
60.54(+237%)
Shoplifting
30.63(+430%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.66(+130%)
Vehicle crime
17.09(+185%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
93.17%
Other
4
1.37%
African
3
1.02%
Other White
3
1.02%
Chinese
2
0.68%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
31.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
21.83%
Level 3 (A level)
44
17.46%
No qualifications
29
11.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.92%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
48.39%
Owns with a mortgage
41
33.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.52%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.42%
Other social rented
2
1.61%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Westgate

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£219
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£144K – £190K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £219 per square foot) in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£260,000£235
Semi-Detached34£173,000£221
Terraced28£147,250£210
Flats3£85,000£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163,000£77,000£121,225£112,500
2017£157,500£60,000£129,950£95,000
2018£180,000£77,250£129,000£97,000
2019£199,500£85,000£135,000£113,500
2020£182,500£88,500£140,000£108,000
2021£224,000£87,000£147,500£107,500
2022£235,000£96,500£175,000£130,000
2023£348,000£110,000£175,000£139,975
2024£305,000£87,000£175,000£135,000
2025£293,750£90,500£173,000£140,000
2026£265,000£175,000£166,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£119£164£126
2017£179£95£163£121
2018£171£118£176£131
2019£190£132£179£141
2020£176£136£182£131
2021£207£137£190£154
2022£222£154£236£168
2023£235£190£220£178
2024£260£124£240£179
2025£252£174£229£200
2026£316£203£218
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westgate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA3 3RB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA3 3RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 20255, Abbeydale, Morecambe, LA3 3RBDetachedFreehold£229,000
22 Aug 202514, Canterbury Close, Morecambe, LA3 3RDSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
16 May 20253, Canterbury Close, Morecambe, LA3 3RDTerracedLeasehold£170,000
27 Mar 20255, Priorsgate, Morecambe, LA3 3RNDetachedLeasehold£340,000
03 Nov 20255, Reedmace Walk, Morecambe, LA3 3QWTerracedFreehold£149,500

Schools

In the LA3 3RB postcode area, located within Morecambe Westgate, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA3 3RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMorecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.8 miSecondaryBay Leadership AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.9 miPrimaryLancaster Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA3 3RB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA3 3RB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidlWestgate, Morecambe, LA3 3PLWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miTesco Express22 Glentworth Road West, Morecambe, LA4 4SZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miPremier14 Glentworth Road West, Morecambe, LA4 4SZWalking directions to Premier

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 3RB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Harris

Westgate - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

John Robert Hanson

Westgate - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Matthew David Black

Westgate - 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
WardWestgateE05014911
ParishHeaton-with-OxcliffeE04005190
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Morecambe WestgateE02005230
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster 010CE01025172
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about LA3 3RB

Is LA3 3RB (Morecambe Westgate) safe?

The area around LA3 3RB records about 157 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LA3 3RB?

The median sale price around LA3 3RB in Morecambe Westgate is £170,000 (about £219 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA3 3RB?

There are 4 schools close to LA3 3RB, including Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School (Good), Bay Leadership Academy (Good) and Lancaster Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA3 3RB?

The closest station to LA3 3RB is Morecambe, about 1,592 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA3 3RB?

LA3 3RB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,343 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA3 3RB (Morecambe Westgate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Morecambe and Lunesdale covering LA3 3RB is Lizzi Collinge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chris Harris (Labour Party), John Robert Hanson (Labour Party) and Matthew David Black (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.