Postcode LA4 5QU is located in an urban city, within the Poulton ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Morecambe Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 179.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Morecambe Town is £31,874 per year. The nearest station is Morecambe located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Poulton Hall Park.
Morecambe Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 608 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Morecambe Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 179.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Morecambe Town is £31,874 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA4 5QU.
Morecambe Town near LA4 5QU has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Morecambe located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morecambe | N/A | Walking directions to Morecambe |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Poulton Hall Park | Small | Walking directions to Poulton Hall Park |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £135,750 in Poulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,000 up to £320,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 16 | £92,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £196,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £144,500 |
10 year median price trend in Poulton
In the LA4 5QU postcode area, located within Morecambe Town, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA4 5QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 137-141 Lancaster Road, Morecambe, LA4 5QJ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Queen Street Local | 42-44 Queen Street, Morecambe, LA4 5EL | Walking directions to Premier Queen Street Local |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Lancaster, LA4 5DH | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Lancaster Road, Morecambe, LA4 5QW | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Carleton Stores | 34 Woodhill Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4NL | Walking directions to Carleton Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.