Postcode insights

LA4 6QU

Fulwood Drive

Torrisholme

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Detailed insights for LA4 6QU

Overview

Postcode LA4 6QU is located in an urban city, within the Torrisholme ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Bare area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 86% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bare is £34,583 per year. The nearest station is Bare Lane, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hall Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
16
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Bare has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,509 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Bare has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.8 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 1.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bare is £34,583 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA4 6QU.

Flood risk

Very low

Bare near LA4 6QU has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bare Lane located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LA4 6QU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Bare Lane

N/A

Walking directions to Bare Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LA4 6QU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHall ParkSmallWalking directions to Hall Park
0.4 miTorrisholme ParkSmallWalking directions to Torrisholme Park

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
4,158.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
10.2(-43%)
Violence and sexual offences
6.49(-83%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.71(-59%)
Burglary
2.78(-50%)
Drugs
0.93(-76%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
94.24%
Other White
9
3.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.82%
Irish
2
0.82%
Other Asian
1
0.41%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
34.27%
Level 3 (A level)
46
21.6%
No qualifications
29
13.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
11.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.51%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
58.54%
Owns with a mortgage
35
28.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.32%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.88%
Other social rented
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Torrisholme

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£245
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £275K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Torrisholme area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Torrisholme over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£278,750£247
Semi-Detached38£244,000£264
Terraced10£175,000£203
Flats8£120,000£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Torrisholme

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Torrisholme.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177,000£82,000£152,000£158,000
2017£195,000£90,000£165,000£150,000
2018£202,500£89,950£167,250£134,500
2019£200,000£87,000£170,000£160,000
2020£250,500£78,250£185,000£155,000
2021£251,250£103,000£185,000£165,750
2022£310,000£120,000£202,750£201,500
2023£263,000£134,250£220,000£218,500
2024£280,000£127,000£215,000£206,000
2025£270,000£123,750£233,000£187,500
2026£290,000£117,500£223,250£193,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Torrisholme.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Torrisholme.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£128£174£191
2017£198£143£186£147
2018£177£141£186£149
2019£219£139£197£155
2020£211£129£197£156
2021£222£139£230£162
2022£275£168£235£221
2023£286£176£254£203
2024£322£184£254£204
2025£247£187£261£220
2026£245£138£253£175
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Torrisholme.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA4 6QU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA4 6QU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Mar 2025104, Low Lane, Morecambe, LA4 6PRSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
14 Mar 2025114, Low Lane, Morecambe, LA4 6PRSemi-DetachedFreehold£223,000
14 Nov 20259, St Annes Avenue, Morecambe, LA4 6REDetachedFreehold£270,000
30 Mar 2026124, Low Lane, Morecambe, LA4 6PSDetachedFreehold£280,000
25 Jun 2025136, Low Lane, Morecambe, LA4 6PSDetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the LA4 6QU postcode area, located within Bare, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LA4 6QU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGreat Wood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMorecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.7 miNot applicableMorecambe Road SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA4 6QU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LA4 6QU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miOne Stop300 Lancaster Road, Morecambe, LA4 6LYWalking 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 6QU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brett Martin Cooper

Torrisholme - Elected 4 May 2023

Morecambe Bay Independents

Roger Thomas Francis Dennison

Torrisholme - Elected 4 May 2023

Morecambe Bay Independents

Member of parliament

Lizzi Collinge

Morecambe and Lunesdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictLancasterE07000121
Parliamentary ConstituencyMorecambe and LunesdaleE14001372
WardTorrisholmeE05014906
ParishMorecambeE04012009
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BareE02005224
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Lancaster 004DE01025161
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LA4 6QU

Is LA4 6QU (Bare) safe?

The area around LA4 6QU records about 16 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LA4 6QU?

The median sale price around LA4 6QU in Bare is £230,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LA4 6QU?

There are 8 schools close to LA4 6QU, including Great Wood Primary School (Good), Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School (Outstanding) and Morecambe Road School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LA4 6QU?

The closest station to LA4 6QU is Bare Lane, about 340 m away.

How deprived is the area around LA4 6QU?

LA4 6QU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,509 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LA4 6QU (Bare) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Morecambe and Lunesdale covering LA4 6QU is Lizzi Collinge (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Brett Martin Cooper (Morecambe Bay Independents) and Roger Thomas Francis Dennison (Morecambe Bay Independents).

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.