61POPULATION
15.6%UNEMPLOYED
34%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
4%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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IntroductionLA1 2UF

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DemographicsLA1 2UF

What social class do the population of LA1 2UF belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is LA1 2UF 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 2UF from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 34%Children
  • 66%Adults

34% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 52.5%Male
  • 47.5%Female

From the last census, 52.5% of people in LA12UF male, and 47.5% female. Men outnumber women in Skerton West.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 4%AB
  • 36%C2/C2
  • 59%DE

According to census records, 4% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 44%SINGLE
  • 34%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in LA1 2UF is 44%. Single and 'other' people is 57%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 75.1%WORKING
  • 15.6%UNEMPLOYED

15.6% 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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Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near LA1 2UF

Events

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Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near LA1 2UF

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

Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Emergencies in LA1 2UF

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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LA12UF Postcode Breakdown

LAAREA1DISTRICT2SECTORUFUNIT
Full PostcodeLA1 2UF
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%)

LA12UF Postal District

Compass Postal District

LA1 2UF 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 2UF.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Lancaster1.1 miles NW
Morecambe1.7 miles W
Heysham3.9 miles W
Caton3.9 miles E
Carnforth4.5 miles NE
Galgate5.2 miles SE
Claughton6.2 miles E
Cockerham7.4 miles S
Forton7.5 miles S
Silverdale7.6 miles N
Hornby7.8 miles E
Arnside8.8 miles N
Wray8.8 miles E
Tarnbrook9.4 miles E
Marshaw9.6 miles E
London211 miles SE
Glasgow135 miles NW
Edinburgh132 miles N
Cardiff177 miles S
Liverpool45 miles S
Southampton227 miles SE
Saint Ives227 miles S

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