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LA4 4QA

Hestham Avenue

West End

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Detailed insights for LA4 4QA

Overview

Postcode LA4 4QA is located in an urban city, within the West End area 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 median sale price in West End is £174,000 (around £182 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £142,500 and £190,000. The nearest station is Morecambe, about 0.4 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
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Morecambe South West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,495 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 44% 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

10.2%

Approximately 10.2% 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 4QA.

Flood risk

No risk

Morecambe South West near LA4 4QA 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA4 4QA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Morecambe

N/A

Walking directions to Morecambe

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
3,526.9 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
310
94.51%
Other White
16
4.88%
Caribbean
1
0.3%
Irish
1
0.3%
Total population: 328

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
62
24.41%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
20.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
17.32%
No qualifications
39
15.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.84%
Total 16+ residents: 254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
40.16%
Owns outright
32
25.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
17.32%
Social rents from council
13
10.24%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.3%
Total households: 127

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 4QA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA4 4QA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Mar 2026115, Schola Green Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4PUDetachedFreehold£187,000
30 Jan 2026141, Schola Green Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4PUSemi-DetachedFreehold£189,000
23 Jan 2026113, Schola Green Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4PUSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
30 Apr 202618, Pennine View, Morecambe, LA4 4QBSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
11 Feb 202614, Pennine View, Morecambe, LA4 4QBDetachedFreehold£167,000

Schools

In the LA4 4QA 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 4QA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryMorecambe Bay Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMorecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryLancaster Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LA4 4QA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA4 4QA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCarleton Stores34 Woodhill Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4NLWalking directions to Carleton Stores
0.3 miAcre Moss Stores100 Acre Moss Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4NDWalking directions to Acre Moss Stores
0.4 miGo Local89 Euston Road, Morecambe, LA4 5JYWalking directions to Go Local
0.4 miBees92 Euston Road, Morecambe, LA4 5LDWalking directions to Bees
0.4 miIcelandLancaster, LA4 5DHWalking directions to Iceland

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 4QA, 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 4QA

Is LA4 4QA (Morecambe South West) safe?

The area around LA4 4QA 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 4QA?

The median sale price around LA4 4QA 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 4QA?

There are 9 schools close to LA4 4QA, including Morecambe Bay Community Primary School (Good), Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School (Good) and Lancaster Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA4 4QA?

The closest station to LA4 4QA is Morecambe, about 646 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA4 4QA?

LA4 4QA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,495 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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