Postcode LA4 5ST 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 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 0.6 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.
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 0.9% 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 5ST.
Morecambe Town near LA4 5ST 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 44 recent sales, the median property price is £144,500 (about £141 per square foot) in Poulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £315,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £190,000 | £176 |
| Terraced | 23 | £149,995 | £138 |
| Flats | 14 | £85,500 | £141 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £97,000 | £116,000 | £89,750 |
| 2017 | £58,000 | £149,000 | £96,250 |
| 2018 | £60,000 | £143,750 | £105,000 |
| 2019 | £231,000 | £177,500 | £103,250 |
| 2020 | £101,250 | £155,500 | £105,000 |
| 2021 | £223,500 | £158,000 | £122,000 |
| 2022 | £91,750 | £168,000 | £119,950 |
| 2023 | £75,000 | £180,000 | £132,000 |
| 2024 | £101,500 | £170,000 | £135,000 |
| 2025 | £82,000 | £182,500 | £145,000 |
| 2026 | £128,000 | £100,000 | £149,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £96 | £129 | £92 |
| 2017 | £100 | £113 | £87 |
| 2018 | £126 | £131 | £100 |
| 2019 | £291 | £154 | £105 |
| 2020 | £196 | £127 | £106 |
| 2021 | £271 | £151 | £117 |
| 2022 | £144 | £178 | £129 |
| 2023 | £131 | £165 | £139 |
| 2024 | £161 | £197 | £120 |
| 2025 | £145 | £184 | £128 |
| 2026 | £142 | £90 | £144 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA4 5ST.
In the LA4 5ST postcode area, located within Morecambe Town, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA4 5ST
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | 89 Euston Road, Morecambe, LA4 5JY | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 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 5ST, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Livermore
Poulton - Elected 4 May 2023
Paul Bernard Hart
Poulton - Elected 4 May 2023
Lizzi Collinge
Morecambe and Lunesdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA4 5ST 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.
The median sale price around LA4 5ST in Morecambe Town is £144,500 (about £141 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to LA4 5ST, 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.
The closest station to LA4 5ST is Morecambe, about 985 m away.
LA4 5ST 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).
The Member of Parliament for Morecambe and Lunesdale covering LA4 5ST is Lizzi Collinge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: John Livermore (Liberal Democrats) and Paul Bernard Hart (Liberal Democrats).
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.