Postcode insights

LA4 4QT

Albert Road

West End

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Detailed insights for LA4 4QT

Overview

Postcode LA4 4QT 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 0.5 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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Morecambe South West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,663 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Morecambe South West has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.7%

Approximately 2.7% 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 4QT.

Flood risk

No risk

Morecambe South West near LA4 4QT 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA4 4QT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Morecambe

N/A

Walking directions to Morecambe

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA4 4QT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWest End GardensMediumWalking directions to West End Gardens
0.1 miRegent ParkMediumWalking directions to Regent Park

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
8,204.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.98(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.05(+40%)
Other theft
7.25(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.93(-34%)
Vehicle crime
2.64(-56%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
87.55%
Other White
17
6.42%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.89%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.89%
Chinese
3
1.13%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
52
24.3%
No qualifications
46
21.5%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
18.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
14.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
12.15%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
45.13%
Owns with a mortgage
35
30.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
17.7%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.54%
Other social rented
2
1.77%
Total households: 113

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 4QT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA4 4QT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Apr 202694A, Albert Road, Morecambe, LA4 4QTFlatsLeasehold£108,000
25 Jul 202596, Albert Road, Morecambe, LA4 4QTSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
19 Jun 20251, Lake Avenue, Morecambe, LA4 4LJTerracedFreehold£131,000
12 Dec 202588, Albert Road, Morecambe, LA4 4HZTerracedFreehold£183,500
13 Nov 202545, Chatsworth Road, Morecambe, LA4 4JHTerracedFreehold£60,000

Schools

In the LA4 4QT postcode area, located within Morecambe South West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miSecondaryBay Leadership AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMorecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA4 4QT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsda ExpressRegent Road, Morecambe, LA4 4QYWalking directions to Asda Express
0.1 miDownings89 Regent Road, Morecambe, LA3 1ADWalking directions to Downings
0.1 miWestminsterWestminster Avenue, Lancaster, LA4 4JDWalking directions to Westminster
0.1 miLingars Off LicenceAlbert Road, Morecambe, LA4 4HXWalking directions to Lingars Off Licence
0.2 miCo-op Food45-57 Regent Road, Morecambe, LA3 1QQWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 4QT, 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 008BE01025113
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA4 4QT

Is LA4 4QT (Morecambe South West) safe?

The area around LA4 4QT records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 4QT?

The median sale price around LA4 4QT 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 4QT?

There are 6 schools close to LA4 4QT, 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 4QT?

The closest station to LA4 4QT is Morecambe, about 736 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA4 4QT?

LA4 4QT scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,663 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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