Postcode LA4 4JB 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is West End Gardens.
Morecambe Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 886 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Morecambe Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% 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.
The average income per household in Morecambe Town is £31,874 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA4 4JB.
Morecambe Town near LA4 4JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Morecambe located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morecambe | N/A | Walking directions to Morecambe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | West End Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to West End Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Regent Park | Medium | Walking directions to Regent Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £187,000 | £200 |
| Terraced | 13 | £178,000 | £113 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £169,950 | £191 |
| Flats | 9 | £108,000 | £121 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA4 4JB.
In the LA4 4JB postcode area, located within Morecambe Town, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA4 4JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Westminster | Westminster Avenue, Lancaster, LA4 4JD | Walking directions to Westminster |
| 0.1 mi | Lingars Off Licence | Albert Road, Morecambe, LA4 4HX | Walking directions to Lingars Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | Crossroads | 3 West End Road, Morecambe, LA4 4DJ | Walking directions to Crossroads |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Regent Road, Morecambe, LA4 4QY | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 32 Regent Road, Morecambe, LA3 1QN | Walking directions to Londis |
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 LA4 4JB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Whitaker
West End - Elected 4 May 2023
Joanne Lindsey Ainscough
West End - Elected 4 May 2023
Margaret Elizabeth Pattison
West End - Elected 4 May 2023
Lizzi Collinge
Morecambe and Lunesdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA4 4JB 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.
The median sale price around LA4 4JB in Morecambe Town is £165,500 (about £177 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to LA4 4JB, 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.
The closest station to LA4 4JB is Morecambe, about 589 m away.
LA4 4JB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 886 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Morecambe and Lunesdale covering LA4 4JB 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).
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.