32POPULATION
3.8%UNEMPLOYED
60%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
36%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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IntroductionLA2 8WX

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DemographicsLA2 8WX

What social class do the population of LA2 8WX belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is LA2 8WX 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 8WX from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 16%Children
  • 84%Adults

16% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 10% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 46.9%Male
  • 53.1%Female

From the last census, 46.9% of people in LA28WX male, and 53.1% female. Women outnumber men in Lower Lune Valley.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 36%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 12%DE

According to census records, 36% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 24%SINGLE
  • 60%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in LA2 8WX is 24%. Single and 'other' people is 76%.

ETHNICITY

  • 100%WHITE
  • 0%NON-WHITE

100% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91.8%WORKING
  • 3.8%UNEMPLOYED

3.8% 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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LA2 8WX Demographics

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 LA2 8WX

Events

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What's on near LA2 8WX

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near LA2 8WX

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

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in LA2 8WX

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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LA28WX Postcode Breakdown

LAAREA2DISTRICT8SECTORWXUNIT
Full PostcodeLA2 8WX
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%)

LA28WX Postal District

Compass Postal District

LA2 8WX 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 8WX.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Hornby1 miles W
Wray1.3 miles SE
Wennington1.4 miles NE
Claughton2.7 miles W
Tunstall3.3 miles N
Whittington4.5 miles N
Higher Thrushgill4.7 miles SE
Caton5 miles W
Leck5.4 miles NE
Carnforth6.5 miles W
Newby Cave7.8 miles E
Barbon8.1 miles N
Tarnbrook8.2 miles S
Lupton8.3 miles N
Clapham9.1 miles E
London209 miles SE
Glasgow136 miles NW
Edinburgh130 miles N
Cardiff182 miles S
Liverpool50 miles SW
Southampton227 miles SE
Saint Ives228 miles S

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