Postcode insights

LA4 4QJ

Hidings Court Lane

West End

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Detailed insights for LA4 4QJ

Overview

Postcode LA4 4QJ 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 are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Regent Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.7%
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 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

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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 4QJ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Nearby public transport stations for LA4 4QJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Morecambe

N/A

Walking directions to Morecambe

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA4 4QJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miRegent ParkMediumWalking directions to Regent Park
0.5 miPoulton Hall ParkSmallWalking directions to Poulton Hall Park

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
6,390.8 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
248
89.86%
Other White
13
4.71%
Arab
5
1.81%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.72%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.72%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
24.09%
No qualifications
42
19.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
16.36%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.36%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
38.26%
Owns outright
39
33.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
20%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.35%
Shared ownership
2
1.74%
Total households: 115

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 4QJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA4 4QJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Nov 202521, Essington Avenue, Morecambe, LA4 4PASemi-DetachedFreehold£177,500
10 Mar 2026115, Schola Green Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4PUDetachedFreehold£187,000
23 Jan 2026113, Schola Green Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4PUSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
22 May 202527, Carleton Street, Morecambe, LA4 4NXSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
15 Oct 20252, Hutton Crescent, Morecambe, LA4 4PESemi-DetachedFreehold£110,000

Schools

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMorecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA4 4QJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA4 4QJ
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
0.3 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 (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 4QJ, 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 Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about LA4 4QJ

Is LA4 4QJ (Morecambe South West) safe?

The area around LA4 4QJ 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 4QJ?

The median sale price around LA4 4QJ 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 4QJ?

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

What is the nearest station to LA4 4QJ?

The closest station to LA4 4QJ is Morecambe, about 540 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA4 4QJ?

LA4 4QJ 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 4QJ (Morecambe South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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