Dorchester Gardens, Morecambe, LA3 3LZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LA3 3LZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	57.1%	55.4%	-1.7%	51.0%	4.4%
Male	42.9%	44.6%	1.7%	49.0%	-4.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.7%	26.5%	2.8%	37.9%	-11.4%
Married: Opposite sex	36.3%	33.3%	-3.0%	44.2%	-10.9%
Separated	3.2%	3.2%	0.0%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	16.8%	16.9%	0.1%	9.1%	7.8%
Widowed	20%	20.1%	0.1%	6.1%	14.0%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (54.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	19.3%	28.2%	8.9%	48.4%	-20.2%
Good health	35.4%	26.2%	-9.2%	33.6%	-7.4%
Fair health	23.6%	26.7%	3.1%	12.7%	14.0%
Bad health	16.5%	14.4%	-2.1%	4.0%	10.4%
Very bad health	5.2%	4.5%	-0.7%	1.2%	3.3%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around LA3 3LZ this area, 41.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	44.2%	41.8%	-2.4%	18.2%	23.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.1%	12.7%	0.6%	9.6%	3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.1%	11.6%	0.5%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	3.7%	-2.6%	5.3%	-1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.5%	11.1%	1.6%	16.9%	-5.8%
Degree or Similar	8.9%	16.4%	7.5%	33.8%	-17.4%
Other	7.9%	2.6%	-5.3%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Black Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.1%	100%	1.9%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.2%	92.1%	-4.1%	83.2%	8.9%
European Union	3.3%	5.9%	2.6%	6.1%	-0.2%
Africa	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.2%
Oceania	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	92.1%	-4.1%	83.2%	8.9%
10+ Years	0%	4.5%	4.5%	9.8%	-5.3%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0.5%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	1.4%	1.5%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	1.5%	0.1%	1.9%	-0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	61.4%	76.7%	-15.3%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Poland	5.9%	1.3%	4.6%
Oceania	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
No passport held	31.2%	13.5%	17.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.8%	37.2%	-12.4%
Christian	65.8%	46.2%	19.6%
Buddhist	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Dorchester Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorchester Gardens was 156.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% higher than the Westgate average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Dorchester Gardens has the 7th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Westgate and the 92nd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 53.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£31,400

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in LA3 3LZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Dorchester Gardens are based on 58 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Lancaster.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Dorchester Gardens, Morecambe, LA3 3LZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for LA3 3LZ

Average Price
£217,599

Semi-Detached
£212,743

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£261,301

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dorchester Gardens

Average Price
£207,107

Semi-Detached
£205,958

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£224,391

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£254,167

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dorchester GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
41 Dorchester Gardens, Morecambe, Lancashire Other, an established residential building	£265,000	2024-12-10	£254,167
35 Dorchester Gardens, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2020-09-04	£186,264
45 Dorchester Gardens, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2019-08-15	£239,797
37 Dorchester Gardens, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£115,000	2017-06-30	£156,015
41 Dorchester Gardens, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2015-08-24	£262,504

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LA3 3LZ

Employment

LA3 3LZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in LA3 3LZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	80
Full-Time Employee	33
Long-Term Sick or disabled	25
Part-Time Employee	18
Looking after home or family	8
Other	6
Unemployed	6
Self-Employed	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Human health and social work activities	11
Manufacturing	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Other	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Construction	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Information and communication	2
Education	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Appletree Nursery School Milking Stile Lane , LA1 5QB	4out of 4	3,407 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School Langridge Way , Westgate LA4 4XF	3out of 4	232 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lancaster Road Primary School Lancaster Road , LA4 5TH	3out of 4	1,270 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Morecambe Bay Community Primary School Station Road , LA4 5JL	3out of 4	1,491 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West End Primary School Chatsworth Road , LA3 1BW	3out of 4	1,530 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe Coniston Road , LA4 5PS	3out of 4	1,681 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bay Leadership Academy Osborne Road , LA3 1AB	1out of 4	1,428 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Morecambe Bay Academy Dallam Avenue , LA4 5BG	1out of 4	1,971 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady's Catholic College Morecambe Road , LA1 2RX	3out of 4	4,085 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Regent Street , LA1 1SF	4out of 4	4,295 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Ashton Road , LA1 4RS	4out of 4	4,729 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lancaster and Morecambe College Morecambe Road , LA1 2TY	- not rated	2,318 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Morecambe Road School Morecambe Road , LA3 3AB	3out of 4	1,779 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Loyne Specialist School Sefton Drive , LA1 2QD	4out of 4	3,133 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lancaster Steiner School Lune Road , LA1 5QU	- not rated	3,371 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beaumont College - A Salutem/Ambito College Slyne Road , LA2 6AP	- not rated	4,115 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY	2out of 4	4,353 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jo-N-Lees	18 Glentworth Road West	409 yd
Morecambe Football Club Mazuma Stadium	Globe Arena, Christie Way	743 yd
South Lakeland Parks Limited	Regent Leisure Park, Westgate	942 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The William Mitchell	Glentworth Road West	272 yd
WC's Bar	Venture Residential Park, Langridge Way	623 yd
Hurley Flyer	The Hurley Flyer, Christie Way	743 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Selekt Chicken	20 Glentworth Road West	386 yd
Westgate Fish and Chips	21 Glentworth Road West	409 yd
Top Taste	Westgate News, 28a Westgate	731 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Westgate Primary School LANGRIDGE WAY	grass pitches	336 yd
Ironmasters Gym WHITEFIELD PLACE	health and fitness suite	417 yd
Morecambe Fc (Globe Arena) CHRISTIE WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	739 yd
Morecambe Cricket Club WOODHILL LANE	grass pitches	963 yd
The Trimpell Club OUT MOSS LANE	grass pitches	1,023 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	45.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	153.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.