Postcode LA3 3SZ 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 195.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Morecambe Westgate is £31,400 per year. The nearest station is Bare Lane located about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Morecambe Westgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 195.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.8% 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 of residents in Morecambe Westgate is £31,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA3 3SZ.
Morecambe Westgate near LA3 3SZ 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 82 recent sales, the median property price is £171,500 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £485,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £310,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £91,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £137,500 |
10 year median price trend in Westgate
In the LA3 3SZ postcode area, located within Morecambe Westgate, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA3 3SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Windermere Avenue, Lancaster, LA4 5UD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Gulf Shop | Ovangle Road, Lancaster, LA3 3PF | Walking directions to Gulf Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.