Postcode insights

LA4 4HE

Albert Road

West End

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Detailed insights for LA4 4HE

Overview

Postcode LA4 4HE is located in an urban city, within the West End ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Morecambe West End area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 207.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morecambe West End is £32,746 per year. The nearest station is Morecambe, about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is West End Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
208
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Morecambe West End has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 210 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Morecambe West End has a very high crime rate, with approximately 207.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Morecambe West End is £32,746 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 254 ft away from LA4 4HE.

Flood risk

Very low

Morecambe West End near LA4 4HE has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Morecambe located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA4 4HE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Morecambe

N/A

Walking directions to Morecambe

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA4 4HE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWest End GardensMediumWalking directions to West End Gardens
0.3 miRegent ParkMediumWalking directions to Regent Park

Area Profile

Population
206
Population density
9,321.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
100.59(+170%)
Anti-social behaviour
71.2(+297%)
Shoplifting
32.01(+454%)
Other theft
21.55(+227%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.25(+125%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
166
80.58%
Other White
27
13.11%
Other Asian
5
2.43%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.94%
Irish
3
1.46%
Total population: 206

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
25.48%
No qualifications
34
21.66%
Level 4+ (Degree)
26
16.56%
Level 3 (A level)
23
14.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
10.19%
Total 16+ residents: 157

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
60%
Owns outright
17
17.89%
Owns with a mortgage
11
11.58%
Shared ownership
7
7.37%
Social rents from council
1
1.05%
Total households: 95

Property prices in West End

Median price£165,500
Price per sq ft£177
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £187K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £165,500 (about £177 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
Detached1£187,000£200
Terraced13£178,000£113
Semi-Detached51£169,950£191
Flats9£108,000£121

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£176,000£160,000
2026£187,000£109,000£157,000£173,500
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£113
2026£200£193£190£134
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 4HE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA4 4HE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202555, Albert Road, Morecambe, LA4 4HXOtherFreehold£155,000
02 Mar 202611, Claremont Road, Morecambe, LA4 4HJTerracedFreehold£137,500
08 Jan 202610, Claremont Road, Morecambe, LA4 4HJTerracedFreehold£72,500
17 Nov 202510, Claremont Road, Morecambe, LA4 4HJTerracedFreehold£50,000
17 Apr 202632, Clarendon Road, Morecambe, LA4 4HSTerracedFreehold£169,000

Schools

In the LA4 4HE postcode area, located within Morecambe West End, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA4 4HE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWest End Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryBay Leadership AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMorecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA4 4HE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA4 4HE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLingars Off LicenceAlbert Road, Morecambe, LA4 4HXWalking directions to Lingars Off Licence
0 miLondis32 Regent Road, Morecambe, LA3 1QNWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miWestminsterWestminster Avenue, Lancaster, LA4 4JDWalking directions to Westminster
0.1 miCo-op Food45-57 Regent Road, Morecambe, LA3 1QQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.1 miFood Plus5-7 Parliament Street, Morecambe, LA3 1RQWalking directions to Food Plus

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 LA4 4HE, 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 West EndE02005229
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster 009AE01025110
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA4 4HE

Is LA4 4HE (Morecambe West End) safe?

The area around LA4 4HE records about 208 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 LA4 4HE?

The median sale price around LA4 4HE in Morecambe West End is £165,500 (about £177 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA4 4HE?

There are 5 schools close to LA4 4HE, including West End Primary School (Good), Bay Leadership Academy (Good) and Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA4 4HE?

The closest station to LA4 4HE is Morecambe, about 767 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA4 4HE?

LA4 4HE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 210 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA4 4HE (Morecambe West End) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Morecambe and Lunesdale covering LA4 4HE 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).

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.