lancaster LA5 Postcodes
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Lancaster (LA5)
The LA5 postcode area is located in the Lancaster postcode town region, within the county of Cumbria, and contains a total of 695 individual postcodes.
There are 26 electoral wards in the LA5 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, 27% of people in LA5 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 LA5 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The LA5 postcode covers a vast geographical area within the Lancaster district in the North West of England. It includes the towns of Carnforth, Milnthorpe, Arnside and Silverdale, as well as numerous smaller villages, hamlets, farms and isolated dwellings.
The area benefits from stunning natural beauty, located within the Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Additionally, the postcode area includes Morecambe Bay, which offers wonderful beach combing and bird watching opportunities. The nearby Forest of Bowland is also a great place for walking, cycling and sight-seeing.
The area is popular with holidaymakers due to its idyllic location, with several campsites and caravan parks such as Silverdale Holiday Park. There is also a range of hotels, pubs and restaurants catering for different taste and budgets.
Accessibility is good, with A6 and A591 providing connections to nearby towns such as Kendal and Preston, and direct links to Lancaster city and M6 motorway.
Education is also well catered for, with a number of primary schools and two secondary schools – Carnforth and Milnthorpe High Schools. Further and higher education can be found in Lancaster, and the area is also home to Furness College and a popular adult learning centre.
The local job market provides a diverse range of roles, from manufacturing and tourism to business and retail. The area is home to some burgeoning industry, including the Precision Aerospace tooling site and the Arnside Business Park.
Finally, the area offers an array of leisure activities for all ages, from culture at the nearby Ruskin Library to water-based activities at Morecambe Bay. There are also a number of golf clubs, tennis courts and cricket pitches to choose from.
Demographics
Cumbria
LA5 is located in the county of Cumbria, in England.
Cumbria has a total population of 497,900, making it the 41st largest county in the UK.
Cumbria has a total area of 2612 square miles, and a population density of 73 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | LA5 |
| Postal Town | Lancaster |
| MSOA Name | South Lakeland 011 |
| LSOA Name | South Lakeland 011B |
| County | Cumbria |
| Region | Cumbria |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | South Lakeland |
| Area Classification | Mainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%) |
LA5 Electoral Wards
The postal region of LA5, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
Chris H
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 27% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.