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Morecambe, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Morecambe is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 51,644. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 51,644 |
| Population Density | 62 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.0684°, -2.8611° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.2 inches (1,249 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,310 |
| Median Age | 41.0 years |
About Morecambe
Morecambe is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 51,644. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Morecambe vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Morecambe vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,310 |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,310 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $852 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,700 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.7% |
| Public Transit | 4.2% |
| Work from Home | 24.7% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $249,097 |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,108 |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.1% |
| Housing Units | 20,658 |
Property Tax
Climate in Morecambe
Morecambe has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (16.1°C), the coldest is Jan (5.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1273 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 828.3 sq mi (2,145.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.0684°N, 2.8611°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.4 in |
Morecambe has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and May the driest (2.7").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.3% |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 54.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Total Area | 828.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.7% |
| Public Transit | 4.2% |
| Work from Home | 24.7% |
Colleges & Universities in Morecambe
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Sixth Form Campus | College | - | Visit → |
| Furness College | College | - | Visit → |
| Kendal College | College | - | , |
| Kendal College Westmorland Campus | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Morecambe
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Morecambe Bay Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Bay Leadership Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Lancaster Road Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Great Wood Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Torrisholme Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| West End Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sandylands Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Morecambe Bay Community Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Poulton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Morecambe Road School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Mary's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Morecambe
13 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton FM | community, local | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Beyond Radio | - | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Taiyabah Masjid | islamic, masjid | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Beware! The Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Central Radio North West | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Milestone Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 60s Rock | 60s rock, 60’s rock | MP3 | |
| Radio Alty | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Mighty Radio Southport | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dune Radio | - | MP3 | |
| RibbleFM | - | MP3 | |
| Dales Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rave Archive 24/7 | 24/7, rave | AAC+ 320 kbps |
Museums in Morecambe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnforth Station Heritage Centre | ||||
| Cottage Museum | ||||
| Fleetwood Museum | ||||
| Hay Bridge Nature Reserve | ||||
| Heron Corn Mill | ||||
| Heysham Heritage Centre | ||||
| Heysham Visitor Centre | ||||
| Judges' Lodgings Museum | ||||
| King's Own Regiment Museum | ||||
| Lakeland Motor Museum | ||||
| Lancashire Police Museum | ||||
| Lancaster City Museum | ||||
| Lancaster Maritime Museum | ||||
| Laurel and Hardy Museum | ||||
| Ruskin Library | ||||
| Sir John Barrow Cottage | ||||
| Stott Park Bobbin Mill |
Libraries in Morecambe
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorsholme Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arnside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackpool Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cleveleys Library | 0.0 | |||||
| County Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fleetwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Garstang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grange-over-Sands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harold Bridges Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heysham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kents Bank Station Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knott End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lancaster Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lancaster University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Layton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marsh Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Milnthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moor Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morecambe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Poulton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruskin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Silverdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ulverston Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Morecambe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Street Market | |||||
| Assembly Rooms Emporium | |||||
| Charter Market | |||||
| Festival Market | |||||
| Fleetwood Market | |||||
| Junction 36 Rural Auction Centre | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Simply Local Farmers Market | |||||
| Springfield Market | |||||
| Ulverston Auction Mart |
Hotels in Morecambe
20 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Morecambe
19 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Morecambe
34 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Morecambe
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Morecambe
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Morecambe
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Morecambe
8 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Morecambe
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Morecambe
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Morecambe
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Morecambe
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Morecambe
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Morecambe
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Morecambe
7 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Morecambe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accidental Brewery | ||||
| Farm Yard Brew Co | ||||
| Fuzzy Duck Brewery | ||||
| Lancaster Brewery | ||||
| Lunebrew | ||||
| Old School Brewery | ||||
| Shaws of Grange | ||||
| Stringers | ||||
| Ulverston Brewing Company | ||||
| Unsworth's Yard Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Morecambe
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Morecambe
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Snow Centre Manchester | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chill Factor e | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Morecambe
30 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Large Airport |
| Barrow Walney Island Airport | BWF | Medium Airport |
| Blackpool Airport | BLK | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium Airport |
| Arley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bedlands Gate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berrier Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cark airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cockerham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Glassonby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haydock Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Higher Barn Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manchester Barton Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middleton Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| Moss Edge Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pilling Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Michaels Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skelling Farm Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Warrington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Morecambe
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bare Post Office | |
| Morecambe Post Office | |
| Westgate Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Morecambe
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Walter Lyon House |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Morecambe
14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bare Methodist Hall | |
| Emmanuel Church | |
| Kingdom Hall | |
| Morecambe Parish Church | |
| New Life Christian Fellowship | |
| Saint Mary's Church | |
| Sefton Road URC | |
| St Barnabas | |
| St Martin's Church Centre | |
| St. Christopher Bare | |
| Stanley Road Baptist Church | |
| Temple of Light | |
| The Church of the Ascension | |
| Torrisholme Methodist Church |
Explore Near Morecambe
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Morecambe
74 places within 15 km
- • Castle Hill motte
- • Rock-Hewn Graves
- • Roman Bath House
- • Small multivallate hill fort
- • Torrisholme Bowl Barrow
- + 1 more
- • Half Moon Bay
- • Mallows Bay
- • Ashton Hall
- • Bailrigg House
- • Beaumont Cote Manor
- • Brunton House
- • Lancaster Castle
- + 2 more
- • Badger Hole
- • Dog Holes
- • Dunald Mill Hole
- • Echo Pit
- • Fairy Hole
- + 4 more
- • Big White Shed
- • King Street Studios
- • Peter Scott Gallery
- • Glasson Dock Lighthouse
- • Plover Scar Lighthouse
- • Arnside Knott
- • Blanch Fell
- • Caton Moor
- • Clougha Pike
- • Colloway Hill
- + 17 more
- • Arnside Tower
- • Dolphinhome Gasworks
- • Hyning Scout Wood Lime Kiln
- • Jack Scout Limekiln
- • Kirkhead Tower
- + 10 more
- • Caton Moor Picnic Site
- • Giant's Chair
- • Gray's Seat
- • Scalestones Point
- • Skytower
- + 3 more
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What is the population of Morecambe?
Morecambe has a population of 51,644 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 828.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
Is Morecambe expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,310, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,097 (12% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,108 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Morecambe?
Morecambe has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.2 inches.
How is the job market in Morecambe?
The unemployment rate in Morecambe is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $852. There are 4,700 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Morecambe?
The median home value in Morecambe is $249,097. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,108. The homeownership rate is 68.0%.
How are the schools in Morecambe?
32.3% of adults in Morecambe hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 54.9% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Morecambe?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Morecambe is 5.4% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 4.4% Asian. 94.7% of residents speak only English at home. 4.6% of the population are military veterans. 5.6% of residents have a disability.