lancaster LA23 Postcodes

Lancaster (LA23)

The LA23 postcode area is located in the Lancaster postcode town region, within the county of Cumbria, and contains a total of 625 individual postcodes.

There are 21 electoral wards in the LA23 postcode area, including Ambleside, Askam-In-Furness, Barrow-In-Furness, Broughton-In-Furness, Carnforth, Coniston, Dalton-In-Furness, Grange-Over-Sands, Kendal, Kirkby-In-Furness, Lancaster, Millom, Milnthorpe, Morecambe, Sedbergh, Ulverston, Windermere which come under the local authority of the South Lakeland Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 23% of people in LA23 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of LA23 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The LA23 postcode is located in the town of Windermere in the South Lakeland area of Cumbria, England. The postcode covers the Windermere town centre, villages such as Bowness-on-Windermere, and the local countryside including some of the lake side villages such as Lancaster Wood and Wood Howe.

The LA23 postcode has a population of just over 15,900 split across 8,925 households. It includes Windermere railway station, which provides direct access to Manchester Airport and other cities in the North West. This postcode has a high proportions of properties that are owned outright and the lowest proportion of people aged over 85.

Education is also very significant, with six primary schools and three secondary schools falling within the LA23 postcode. These schools include Windermere C. of E School, Brathay Hall School, and Clitheroe Royal Grammar School.

The Windermere marina is also part of the LA23 area, making it popular with holidaymakers, water sports enthusiasts and fishing visitors alike. From this marina you can take pleasure cruises with the Lakeland Motor Museum as well as trips to the islands of High Wray and Belle Isle.

LA23 is known for its rich culture, beautiful local parks such as Stagshaw Gardens, Claife Viewing station and Millerground Park, and popular local attractions including Beatrix Potter's, World of Beatrix Potter, Windermere Lake Cruises and the Lakes Aquarium.

There are a variety of shops and restaurants located in LA23 for visitors and locals alike. Shops include independent stores such as Penwortham, Hallmark Cards, and Queen Street Gallery, as well as major stores such as Marks and Spencer. The restaurant scene is just as varied, offering food from a range of international cuisines.

LA23 postcode provides a wide range of facilities including leisure centres, gyms, libraries, theatres, and cinemas. The community is well served by a variety of transport options, including a direct London to Windermere railway line, access to motorways and bus links to other towns and villages in the local area.

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