27POPULATION
8.9%UNEMPLOYED
35%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
8%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsLA1 2JW

What social class do the population of LA1 2JW belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is LA1 2JW in Lancaster, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about LA1 2JW from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 22%Children
  • 78%Adults

22% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 9% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 48.1%Male
  • 51.9%Female

From the last census, 48.1% of people in LA12JW male, and 51.9% female. Women outnumber men in Skerton West.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 8%AB
  • 37%C2/C2
  • 55%DE

According to census records, 8% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 36%SINGLE
  • 35%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in LA1 2JW is 36%. Single and 'other' people is 63%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 85.2%WORKING
  • 8.9%UNEMPLOYED

8.9% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near LA1 2JW

Events

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Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near LA1 2JW

Banks

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Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in LA1 2JW

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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LA12JW Postcode Breakdown

LAAREA1DISTRICT2SECTORJWUNIT
Full PostcodeLA1 2JW
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownLancaster
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyLancashire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

LA12JW Postal District

Compass Postal District

LA1 2JW postcode is located in the postal town of Lancaster. Lancaster postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode LA1 2JW.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Lancaster1.1 miles W
Morecambe1.8 miles W
Caton3.6 miles E
Carnforth4 miles NE
Heysham4.4 miles W
Galgate5.6 miles S
Claughton5.8 miles E
Silverdale7.1 miles N
Hornby7.4 miles E
Cockerham7.9 miles S
Forton7.9 miles S
Arnside8.3 miles N
Wray8.5 miles E
Grange9.4 miles NW
Tarnbrook9.5 miles E
London212 miles SE
Glasgow134 miles NW
Edinburgh131 miles N
Cardiff178 miles S
Liverpool45 miles S
Southampton227 miles SE
Saint Ives227 miles S

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Safety improvements for bus station approved

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Call for action on county's flood defences

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