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LA4

MORECAMBE

Lancashire, North West, England

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LA4 is the postcode district for MORECAMBE, located in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £198,318
1yr change ▲ 17.8%
Crime 22% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£198,318

▲ 17.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

31% below national avg

Crime Rate

98.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

22% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

362 Mbps

Property Prices in LA4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LA4 is £198,318, which is 22% below the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in LA4 cost 30.9% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LA4 have risen 17.8% 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 £315,710 103
Semi-detached £207,049 611
Terraced £146,470 289
Flat £123,011 248
All types £198,318 1329

5-Year Price History

£180K £188K £196K £204K £212K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in LA4

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

With 98.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LA4 has a crime rate significantly 22% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
31.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
29.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
10.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in LA4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LA4 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Morecambe Bay Community Primary School Primary Good mi
Lancaster Road Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Great Wood Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School Primary Requires improvement mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

2

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 LA4 are 362.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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362.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LA4 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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LA4 — MORECAMBE

Area Summary

LA4 (MORECAMBE) offers affordable property prices (£198,318, 31% below national average), higher-than-average crime (22% above national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (362 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about LA4 MORECAMBE

What is the average house price in LA4 MORECAMBE?
The average house price in LA4 (MORECAMBE) is £198,318, based on 1329 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 31% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 17.8% over the past year.
Is LA4 MORECAMBE a safe area to live?
Crime in LA4 is above the national average (98.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (31.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (29.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of LA4 MORECAMBE?
The population of LA4 (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 LA4?
The average broadband download speed in LA4 is 362 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in LA4 MORECAMBE?
There are 8 schools in or near LA4. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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