Selside Drive is in Morecambe and in Lancaster district. LA4 4TX is located in the Westgate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Morecambe and Lunesdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Selside Drive, Morecambe, LA4 4TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA4 4TT, LA4 4TU, LA4 4TR, LA4 4UE, LA4 4UJ, LA4 4UF, LA4 4TJ, LA4 4UH, LA4 4UN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LA4 4TX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 53.5% | 53.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 46.5% | 46.2% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 27.4% | 33.7% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 43.2% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 17% | 12.6% | -4.4% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 8.5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.8% | 37.6% | -8.2% | 48.4% | -10.8% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 39.7% | 10.5% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 15.6% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 6.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 20.1% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 15.6% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 10.1% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 17.1% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.8% | 25.1% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.8% | 90.8% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 9.4% |
| Other | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 90.3% 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 | 94.6% | 90.3% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 7.1% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 90.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selside Drive was 55.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.0% lower than the Westgate average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Selside Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Westgate and the 201st lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Selside Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,999 | 2024-09-23 | £153,481 |
| 9 Selside Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2021-04-12 | £159,628 |
| 8 Selside Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2019-12-09 | £178,447 |
| 2 Selside Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2019-07-26 | £165,050 |
| 16 Selside Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2019-07-17 | £165,050 |
LA4 4TX 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 LA4 4TX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appletree Nursery School Milking Stile Lane , LA1 5QB | 4out of 4 | 3,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 289 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Road Primary School Lancaster Road , LA4 5TH | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morecambe Bay Community Primary School Station Road , LA4 5JL | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West End Primary School Chatsworth Road , LA3 1BW | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Morecambe Coniston Road , LA4 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Leadership Academy Osborne Road , LA3 1AB | 1out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morecambe Bay Academy Dallam Avenue , LA4 5BG | 1out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic College Morecambe Road , LA1 2RX | 3out of 4 | 4,307 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Regent Street , LA1 1SF | 4out of 4 | 4,601 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Ashton Road , LA1 4RS | 4out of 4 | 5,073 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster and Morecambe College Morecambe Road , LA1 2TY | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe Road School Morecambe Road , LA3 3AB | 3out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Loyne Specialist School Sefton Drive , LA1 2QD | 4out of 4 | 3,320 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Steiner School Lune Road , LA1 5QU | - not rated | 3,649 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont College - A Salutem/Ambito College Slyne Road , LA2 6AP | - not rated | 4,185 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | 2out of 4 | 4,547 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jo-N-Lees | 18 Glentworth Road West | 526 yd | |
| Morecambe Football Club Mazuma Stadium | Globe Arena, Christie Way | 624 yd | |
| South Lakeland Parks Limited | Regent Leisure Park, Westgate | 872 yd | |
| Anchor Housing | Rydal Court, Euston Road | 967 yd | |
| Anchor Housing | Tarnbrook Court, Euston Road | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC's Bar | Venture Residential Park, Langridge Way | 208 yd | |
| The William Mitchell | Glentworth Road West | 406 yd | |
| Hurley Flyer | The Hurley Flyer, Christie Way | 624 yd | |
| Morecambe Cricket Club | Woodhill Lane | 866 yd | |
| County Snooker | County Snooker Club, Lancaster Road | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selekt Chicken | 20 Glentworth Road West | 487 yd | |
| Westgate Fish and Chips | 21 Glentworth Road West | 526 yd | |
| Sweet Zen | 22 Croft Street | 811 yd | |
| Top Taste | Westgate News, 28a Westgate | 835 yd | |
| Four Seasons Takeaway | 154 Lancaster Road | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda Supermarket, Lancaster Road | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westgate Primary School LANGRIDGE WAY | grass pitches | 291 yd |
| Morecambe Fc (Globe Arena) CHRISTIE WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Morecambe Cricket Club WOODHILL LANE | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| The Trimpell Club OUT MOSS LANE | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Ironmasters Gym WHITEFIELD PLACE | health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| Lancaster Road Primary School LANCASTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 56.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.