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LA3

MORECAMBE

Lancashire, North West, England

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LA3 covers MORECAMBE in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £211,157
1yr change ▼ 15.9%
Crime 36% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£211,157

▼ 15.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

26% below national avg

Crime Rate

51.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

36% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

346 Mbps

Property Prices in LA3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LA3 is £211,157, which is 17% below the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in LA3 cost 26.4% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LA3 have fallen 15.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £305,575 219
Semi-detached £192,404 497
Terraced £154,514 290
Flat £106,602 126
All types £211,157 1188

5-Year Price History

£187K £201K £215K £229K £242K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in LA3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 51.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LA3 has a crime rate well 36% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
19.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
16.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
3.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in LA3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LA3 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Morecambe and Heysham Sandylands Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
West End Primary School Primary Good mi
Trumacar Nursery and Community Primary School Primary Good mi
Morecambe and Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Heysham St Peter's Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

145,006

Population

67

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
19.0%
Social rent
10.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LA3 are 346.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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346.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LA3 is collected by Lancaster. The Band D rate is £2,205/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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LA3 — MORECAMBE

Area Summary

LA3 (MORECAMBE) offers affordable property prices (£211,157, 26% below national average), low crime (36% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (346 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about LA3 MORECAMBE

What is the average house price in LA3 MORECAMBE?
The average house price in LA3 (MORECAMBE) is £211,157, based on 1188 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 26% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 15.9% over the past year.
Is LA3 MORECAMBE a safe area to live?
Crime in LA3 is significantly below the national average (51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (19.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (16.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of LA3 MORECAMBE?
The population of LA3 (MORECAMBE) is approximately 145,006 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 19% are privately rented, and 10% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in LA3?
The average broadband download speed in LA3 is 346 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in LA3 MORECAMBE?
There are 10 schools in or near LA3. 30% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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