Postcode insights

LA4 4NS

Thirlmere Grove

West End

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Detailed insights for LA4 4NS

Overview

Postcode LA4 4NS is located in an urban city, within the West End ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Morecambe South West area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morecambe South West is £37,083 per year. The nearest station is Morecambe, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Poulton Hall Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Morecambe South West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,459 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Morecambe South West has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Morecambe South West is £37,083 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

Very low

Morecambe South West near LA4 4NS 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA4 4NS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Morecambe

N/A

Walking directions to Morecambe

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA4 4NS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPoulton Hall ParkSmallWalking directions to Poulton Hall Park

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
6,596.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.01(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.18(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.93(+10%)
Vehicle crime
3.31(-45%)
Other crime
2.76(+11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
284
91.03%
Other White
19
6.09%
African
5
1.6%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.64%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.32%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
62
25.2%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
22.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
15.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.23%
No qualifications
33
13.41%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
40.48%
Owns outright
45
35.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
21.43%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.59%
Shared ownership
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

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 4NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA4 4NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202538, Carleton Street, Morecambe, LA4 4NYSemi-DetachedFreehold£236,000
13 Oct 202560, Thirlmere Drive, Morecambe, LA4 4NRSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
07 Mar 202519, Thirlmere Drive, Morecambe, LA4 4NRSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
22 May 202527, Carleton Street, Morecambe, LA4 4NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
06 Feb 20264, Lloyds Avenue, Morecambe, LA4 4NUSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA4 4NS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMorecambe Bay Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryPoulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMorecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA4 4NS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA4 4NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCarleton Stores34 Woodhill Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4NLWalking directions to Carleton Stores
0.3 miGo Local89 Euston Road, Morecambe, LA4 5JYWalking directions to Go Local
0.3 miIcelandLancaster, LA4 5DHWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miBees92 Euston Road, Morecambe, LA4 5LDWalking directions to Bees
0.3 miPremier Queen Street Local42-44 Queen Street, Morecambe, LA4 5ELWalking directions to Premier Queen Street Local

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 4NS, 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 South WestE02005228
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster 008AE01025111
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA4 4NS

Is LA4 4NS (Morecambe South West) safe?

The area around LA4 4NS records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 4NS?

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

What schools are near LA4 4NS?

There are 9 schools close to LA4 4NS, including Morecambe Bay Community Primary School (Good), Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School (Good) and Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA4 4NS?

The closest station to LA4 4NS is Morecambe, about 429 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA4 4NS?

LA4 4NS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,459 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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