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LA4 4EA

West End Road

West End

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Detailed insights for LA4 4EA

Overview

Postcode LA4 4EA is located in an urban city, within the West End ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Morecambe Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morecambe Town is £31,874 per year. The nearest station is Morecambe, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Regent Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Morecambe Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,521 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Morecambe Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111 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 14.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Morecambe Town is £31,874 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA4 4EA.

Flood risk

No risk

Morecambe Town near LA4 4EA 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA4 4EA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Morecambe

N/A

Walking directions to Morecambe

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA4 4EA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRegent ParkMediumWalking directions to Regent Park

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
6,626.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.48(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.45(+131%)
Shoplifting
32.53(+463%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.86(+99%)
Other theft
11.48(+74%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
251
90.61%
Other White
16
5.78%
Chinese
4
1.44%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.08%
African
1
0.36%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
26.17%
Level 3 (A level)
41
19.16%
No qualifications
35
16.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
13.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.62%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
39.34%
Owns outright
43
35.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
21.31%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.64%
Shared ownership
1
0.82%
Total households: 122

Property prices in West End

Median price£174,000
Price per sq ft£182
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£143K – £190K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £174,000 (about £182 per square foot) in West End area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £275,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£187,000£179
Semi-Detached54£177,250£193
Terraced14£173,500£119
Flats8£101,500£144

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000£63,000£110,000£81,500
2017£129,700£55,000£120,000£102,500
2018£175,000£71,500£130,000£108,500
2019£200,000£60,000£130,000£115,000
2020£222,500£86,000£143,000£112,250
2021£250,000£70,000£158,000£127,500
2022£185,500£84,750£170,000£133,500
2023£221,000£80,000£166,000£147,500
2024£215,000£85,000£167,975£158,000
2025£205,000£80,000£175,000£159,000
2026£187,000£108,000£177,000£169,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West End.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£103£86£118£69
2017£185£93£132£94
2018£112£96£141£77
2019£155£102£140£81
2020£127£105£147£71
2021£235£118£159£102
2022£151£111£187£119
2023£210£117£180£120
2024£196£112£184£114
2025£178£123£185£107
2026£179£171£191£121
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West End in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA4 4EA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA4 4EA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jun 2026133, West End Road, Morecambe, LA4 4EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
27 Jun 2025135, West End Road, Morecambe, LA4 4EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£203,000
04 Sept 2025Unit 2, Hilmore Way, Morecambe, LA4 4DDOtherLeasehold£365,093
19 Jun 20258, Acre Moss Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4NASemi-DetachedFreehold£166,000
22 Oct 2025First Floor Flat, 2, Balmoral Road, Morecambe, LA4 4JNFlatsLeasehold£72,000

Schools

In the LA4 4EA postcode area, located within Morecambe Town, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA4 4EA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryMorecambe Bay Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWest End Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miSecondaryBay Leadership AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LA4 4EA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA4 4EA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisonsHilmore Way, Morecambe, LA4 4DDWalking directions to Morrisons
0.1 miCarleton Stores34 Woodhill Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4NLWalking directions to Carleton Stores
0.2 miMorrisonsHilmore Way, Morecambe, LA4 4DDWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miAldiMarine Road West, Morecambe, LA4 4BUWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miAcre Moss Stores100 Acre Moss Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4NDWalking directions to Acre Moss Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district.

Band A£1,669
Band B£1,947
Band C£2,225
Band D£2,503
Band E£3,059
Band F£3,616
Band G£4,172
Band H£5,006

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 LA4 4EA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Whitaker

West End - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Joanne Lindsey Ainscough

West End - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Margaret Elizabeth Pattison

West End - 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
WardWest EndE05014910
ParishMorecambeE04012009
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Morecambe TownE02005226
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster 006AE01025112
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA4 4EA

Is LA4 4EA (Morecambe Town) safe?

The area around LA4 4EA records about 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 LA4 4EA?

The median sale price around LA4 4EA in West End is £174,000 (about £182 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA4 4EA?

There are 9 schools close to LA4 4EA, including Morecambe Bay Community Primary School (Good), West End Primary School (Good) and Bay Leadership Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA4 4EA?

The closest station to LA4 4EA is Morecambe, about 211 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA4 4EA?

LA4 4EA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,521 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA4 4EA (Morecambe Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Morecambe and Lunesdale covering LA4 4EA is Lizzi Collinge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Whitaker (Labour Party), Joanne Lindsey Ainscough (Labour Party) and Margaret Elizabeth Pattison (Labour Party).