Postcode insights

LA4 5RY

Maylands Square

Westgate

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Detailed insights for LA4 5RY

Overview

Postcode LA4 5RY is located in an urban city, within the Westgate ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Morecambe Town area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morecambe Town is £31,874 per year. The nearest station is Morecambe, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Poulton Hall Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Morecambe Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,534 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Morecambe Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.4%

Approximately 4.4% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Morecambe Town is £31,874 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA4 5RY.

Flood risk

No risk

Morecambe Town near LA4 5RY 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA4 5RY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Morecambe

N/A

Walking directions to Morecambe
0.8 mi

Bare Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Bare Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA4 5RY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPoulton Hall ParkSmallWalking directions to Poulton Hall Park

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
3,274.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
54.62(+204%)
Violence and sexual offences
37.87(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.75(+86%)
Shoplifting
11.65(+102%)
Public order
8.74(-14%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
228
94.61%
Other White
8
3.32%
Other Asian
2
0.83%
African
2
0.83%
Irish
1
0.41%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
37
20%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
20%
Level 4+ (Degree)
28
15.14%
Level 3 (A level)
27
14.59%
Total 16+ residents: 185

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
43.86%
Owns with a mortgage
34
29.82%
Owns outright
21
18.42%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.51%
Other social rented
3
2.63%
Total households: 114

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 5RY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA4 5RY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Apr 202530, Maylands Square, Morecambe, LA4 5RYTerracedFreehold£120,000
13 Jun 202527, Netherlands Road, Morecambe, LA4 5SJTerracedFreehold£132,500
21 May 202520, Netherlands Road, Morecambe, LA4 5SJSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
14 Nov 202516, Dudley Street, Morecambe, LA4 5SLTerracedFreehold£119,500
24 Oct 20257, Birklands Avenue, Morecambe, LA4 5SHSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the LA4 5RY postcode area, located within Morecambe Town, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA4 5RY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLancaster Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary School, MorecambeVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMorecambe Bay Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA4 5RY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA4 5RY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsdaLancaster Road, Morecambe, LA4 5QWWalking directions to Asda
0.1 miOne Stop137-141 Lancaster Road, Morecambe, LA4 5QJWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miSainsbury'sLancaster Road, Morecambe, LA4 5TJWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.5 miOpen All Hours13-15 Blea Tarn Place, Morecambe, LA4 5UDWalking directions to Open All Hours
0.5 miTesco Express22 Glentworth Road West, Morecambe, LA4 4SZWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 5RY, 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 TownE02005226
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster 006CE01025138
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA4 5RY

Is LA4 5RY (Morecambe Town) safe?

The area around LA4 5RY records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 5RY?

The median sale price around LA4 5RY in Morecambe Town is £170,000 (about £219 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA4 5RY?

There are 9 schools close to LA4 5RY, including Lancaster Road Primary School (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe (Good) and Morecambe Bay Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA4 5RY?

The closest station to LA4 5RY is Morecambe, about 1,091 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA4 5RY?

LA4 5RY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,534 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA4 5RY (Morecambe Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Morecambe and Lunesdale covering LA4 5RY 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.