Postcode insights

LA4 4SL

Wingate Avenue

Westgate

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Detailed insights for LA4 4SL

Overview

Postcode LA4 4SL is located in an urban city, within the Westgate ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Morecambe Westgate area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morecambe Westgate is £33,698 per year. The nearest station is Morecambe, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Morecambe Westgate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,117 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Morecambe Westgate has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Morecambe Westgate is £33,698 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Morecambe Westgate near LA4 4SL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA4 4SL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Morecambe

N/A

Walking directions to Morecambe

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
6,183.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.84(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.77(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.97(-45%)
Shoplifting
4.97(-14%)
Vehicle crime
3.73(-38%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
225
93.36%
African
6
2.49%
Indian
4
1.66%
Chinese
2
0.83%
Irish
1
0.41%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
26.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
21.63%
Level 3 (A level)
35
16.83%
No qualifications
32
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
10.1%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
48.31%
Owns with a mortgage
41
34.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.02%
Other forms of private rent
6
5.08%
Other social rented
1
0.85%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Westgate

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£219
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£144K – £190K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £219 per square foot) in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£260,000£235
Semi-Detached34£173,000£221
Terraced28£147,250£210
Flats3£85,000£200

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163,000£77,000£121,225£112,500
2017£157,500£60,000£129,950£95,000
2018£180,000£77,250£129,000£97,000
2019£199,500£85,000£135,000£113,500
2020£182,500£88,500£140,000£108,000
2021£224,000£87,000£147,500£107,500
2022£235,000£96,500£175,000£130,000
2023£348,000£110,000£175,000£139,975
2024£305,000£87,000£175,000£135,000
2025£293,750£90,500£173,000£140,000
2026£265,000£175,000£166,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westgate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westgate.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169£119£164£126
2017£179£95£163£121
2018£171£118£176£131
2019£190£132£179£141
2020£176£136£182£131
2021£207£137£190£154
2022£222£154£236£168
2023£235£190£220£178
2024£260£124£240£179
2025£252£174£229£200
2026£316£203£218
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westgate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Westgate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA4 4SL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA4 4SL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202686, Wingate Avenue, Morecambe, LA4 4SLSemi-DetachedFreehold£173,000
25 Feb 202520, Hawkshead Drive, Morecambe, LA4 4SPSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,500
04 Feb 202521, Hawkshead Drive, Morecambe, LA4 4SPSemi-DetachedFreehold£192,000
31 Jul 20258, Burneside Close, Morecambe, LA4 4SDSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
10 Apr 202624, Bartholomew Road, Morecambe, LA4 4RRTerracedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the LA4 4SL postcode area, located within Morecambe Westgate, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA4 4SL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryMorecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLancaster Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryMorecambe Bay Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA4 4SL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA4 4SL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express22 Glentworth Road West, Morecambe, LA4 4SZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miPremier14 Glentworth Road West, Morecambe, LA4 4SZWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miLidlWestgate, Morecambe, LA3 3PLWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miSainsbury'sLancaster Road, Morecambe, LA4 5TJWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miOne Stop137-141 Lancaster Road, Morecambe, LA4 5QJWalking directions to One Stop

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 4SL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Harris

Westgate - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

John Robert Hanson

Westgate - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Matthew David Black

Westgate - 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
WardWestgateE05014911
ParishMorecambeE04012009
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Morecambe WestgateE02005230
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster 010AE01025170
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA4 4SL

Is LA4 4SL (Morecambe Westgate) safe?

The area around LA4 4SL records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 4SL?

The median sale price around LA4 4SL in Morecambe Westgate is £170,000 (about £219 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA4 4SL?

There are 11 schools close to LA4 4SL, including Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School (Good), Lancaster Road Primary School (Good) and Morecambe Bay Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA4 4SL?

The closest station to LA4 4SL is Morecambe, about 1,190 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA4 4SL?

LA4 4SL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,117 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA4 4SL (Morecambe Westgate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Morecambe and Lunesdale covering LA4 4SL is Lizzi Collinge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chris Harris (Labour Party), John Robert Hanson (Labour Party) and Matthew David Black (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.