Postcode LA4 5SL 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. The average income per household in Morecambe Town is £31,874 per year. The nearest station is Morecambe located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 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 7,534 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Morecambe Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 5SL.
Morecambe Town near LA4 5SL 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Morecambe | N/A | Walking directions to Morecambe |
| 0.9 mi | Bare Lane | N/A | Walking directions to Bare Lane |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Poulton Hall Park | Small | Walking directions to Poulton Hall Park |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £167,000 in Westgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £425,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £107,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £142,500 |
10 year median price trend in Westgate
In the LA4 5SL postcode area, located within Morecambe Town, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA4 5SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 137-141 Lancaster Road, Morecambe, LA4 5QJ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Lancaster Road, Morecambe, LA4 5QW | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Lancaster Road, Morecambe, LA4 5TJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Go Local | 89 Euston Road, Morecambe, LA4 5JY | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.5 mi | Bees | 92 Euston Road, Morecambe, LA4 5LD | Walking directions to Bees |
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.
Elected local representatives for LA4 5SL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Harris
Westgate - Elected 4 May 2023
John Robert Hanson
Westgate - Elected 4 May 2023
Matthew David Black
Westgate - Elected 4 May 2023
Lizzi Collinge
Morecambe and Lunesdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.