Side-by-side comparison of LA2 Lancaster and LA3 Morecambe covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
LA3 is the more affordable option at £190,000 median vs £281,378 in LA2. LA2 has lower recorded crime (1,107 vs 3,192 offences over 13 months). LA3 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | LA2 Lancaster | LA3 Morecambe |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £281,378 | £190,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,503 | £2,503 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,107 | 3,192 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 33.1 | 58.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 64.6 | 93.9 |
| EPC Median Score | 65.0 | 66.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.