19POPULATION
7%UNEMPLOYED
29%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
12%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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IntroductionLA1 2WZ

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DemographicsLA1 2WZ

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


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 81%Adults

19% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 4% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 57.9%Male
  • 42.1%Female

From the last census, 57.9% of people in LA12WZ male, and 42.1% female. Men outnumber women in Skerton East.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 12%AB
  • 45%C2/C2
  • 43%DE

According to census records, 12% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 48%SINGLE
  • 29%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in LA1 2WZ is 48%. Single and 'other' people is 52%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 7%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 83.8%WORKING
  • 7%UNEMPLOYED

7% 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

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near LA1 2WZ

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 2WZ

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 LA1 2WZ

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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LA12WZ Postcode Breakdown

LAAREA1DISTRICT2SECTORWZUNIT
Full PostcodeLA1 2WZ
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%)

LA12WZ Postal District

Compass Postal District

LA1 2WZ 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 2WZ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Lancaster1.5 miles W
Morecambe2.2 miles W
Caton3.4 miles E
Carnforth4.2 miles N
Heysham4.5 miles W
Galgate5.2 miles S
Claughton5.6 miles E
Hornby7.3 miles E
Silverdale7.5 miles N
Forton7.5 miles S
Cockerham7.5 miles S
Wray8.2 miles E
Arnside8.7 miles N
Tarnbrook9 miles E
Marshaw9.2 miles E
London211 miles SE
Glasgow135 miles NW
Edinburgh132 miles N
Cardiff178 miles S
Liverpool45 miles S
Southampton227 miles SE
Saint Ives227 miles S

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