15POPULATION
2.6%UNEMPLOYED
56%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
30%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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IntroductionLA2 6AB

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DemographicsLA2 6AB

What social class do the population of LA2 6AB belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is LA2 6AB 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 LA2 6AB from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 13%Children
  • 88%Adults

13% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 11% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 73.3%Male
  • 26.7%Female

From the last census, 73.3% of people in LA26AB male, and 26.7% female. Men outnumber women in Slyne-with-Hest.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 30%AB
  • 53%C2/C2
  • 17%DE

According to census records, 30% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 25%SINGLE
  • 56%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in LA2 6AB is 25%. Single and 'other' people is 75%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

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

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88.2%WORKING
  • 2.6%UNEMPLOYED

2.6% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

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People and Demographics

Demographics

An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in LA2 6AB, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.

LA2 6AB Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Crime stats in LA2 6AB

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Constituency

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LA2 6AB Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Local Job Vacancies

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Travel & Transport

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Traffic near LA2 6AB

Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near LA2 6AB

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near LA2 6AB

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near LA2 6AB

Events

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What's on near LA2 6AB

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information LA2 6AB

Local Amenities

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Banks near LA2 6AB

Banks

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Banks near LA2 6AB

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near LA2 6AB

Schools

Schools

The nearest schools in the LA2 6AB area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.

Schools near LA2 6AB

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in LA2 6AB

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in LA2 6AB

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in LA2 6AB

Libraries

Libraries

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Libraries in LA2 6AB

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LA26AB Postcode Breakdown

LAAREA2DISTRICT6SECTORABUNIT
Full PostcodeLA2 6AB
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%)

LA26AB Postal District

Compass Postal District

LA2 6AB 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 LA2 6AB.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Lancaster1 miles W
Morecambe1.6 miles W
Carnforth3.6 miles NE
Caton3.9 miles E
Heysham4.5 miles SW
Claughton5.9 miles E
Galgate6.3 miles S
Silverdale6.5 miles N
Hornby7.5 miles E
Arnside7.7 miles N
Cockerham8.5 miles S
Forton8.5 miles S
Wray8.6 miles E
Grange8.8 miles NW
Beetham9 miles N
London212 miles SE
Glasgow134 miles NW
Edinburgh131 miles N
Cardiff179 miles S
Liverpool46 miles S
Southampton228 miles SE
Saint Ives228 miles S

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