The postcode LA12 8EW is located in South Lakeland, in the county of Cumbria. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. LA12 8EW is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
LA12 8EW is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.3 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of LA12 8EW as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.
The closest road name to LA12 8EW is A590 which is centered 8.72 km away.
The closest primary school to LA12 8EW (for ages 11 and under) is Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 27, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Millom School. The last OFSTED inspection on October 18, 2018 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of LA12 8EW is The Red Lion and is 3.3 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 5, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Ashlack Hall and is 2.43 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as AwaitingInspection .
100% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Policing for LA12 8EW is covered by the Cumbria police force association and Cumbria Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to LA12 8EW and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to LA12 8EW, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode LA12 8EW
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from LA12 8EW - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (September 27, 2017) | 4.68 km |
| Burlington CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (October 13, 2021) | 5.59 km |
| Penny Bridge CofE School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.88 km | |
| Thwaites School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (March 20, 2019) | 8.31 km |
| Church Walk CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 20, 2022) | 9.34 km |
| Leven Valley CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 11, 2018) | 9.74 km |
| Sir John Barrow School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 14, 2017) | 9.89 km |
| Sandside Lodge School | Special school | 2-19 | Good (September 12, 2017) | 10.09 km |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 8, 2020) | 10.11 km |
| Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (July 5, 2017) | 10.54 km |
| John Ruskin School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (October 16, 2019) | 10.71 km |
| St James' Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 14, 2018) | 11.14 km |
| Millom School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (October 18, 2018) | 11.27 km |
| Millom Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (November 16, 2021) | 11.57 km |
| Black Combe Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 16, 2019) | 12 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from LA12 8EW - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hills of Lakeland | Exempt February 10, 2021 | 1.07 km | |
| Ashlack Hall | Awaiting Inspection | 2.43 km | |
| Lowick Community Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 8, 2020 | 2.92 km | |
| The Red Lion | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 5, 2019 | 3.3 km | |
| The Community Hall at Grizebeck | Exempt November 20, 2019 | 3.32 km | |
| Greyhound Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 10, 2020 | 3.39 km | |
| River Deep Mountain High | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 29, 2021 | 3.5 km | |
| Water Park Adventure Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 17, 2018 | 4.15 km | |
| The Private Camping Company | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 7, 2018 | 4.52 km | |
| The Kepplewray Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 11, 2018 | 4.67 km | |
| Broughton CE Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2021 | 4.68 km | |
| Farmers Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 8, 2021 | 4.8 km | |
| Lakes Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 4, 2021 | 4.87 km | |
| Manor Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2019 | 4.87 km | |
| Broughton Post Office | Exempt November 19, 2020 | 4.91 km | |
| Broughton Village Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 11, 2022 | 4.91 km | |
| Melville Tyson Ltd. | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 11, 2018 | 4.91 km | |
| Melville Tysons | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 30, 2021 | 4.91 km | |
| The Black Cock Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 25, 2022 | 4.91 km | |
| Square Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 4, 2022 | 4.92 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to LA12 8EW - Data from Apr 2022
| pier | 3.75 km | |
| Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing | 3.75 km | |
| Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing | 3.77 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to LA12 8EW - Data from Dec 2021
| Crake Birk Wood | 813 m | |
| Tottlebank Wood | 862 m | |
| Blawith Knott | 874 m | |
| Burney Wood | 896 m | |
| Pewet Tarn | 899 m | |
| Lang Tarn | 1.07 km | |
| Tottlebank Height | 1.28 km | |
| The Knott | 1.32 km | |
| Blind Tarn | 1.36 km | |
| Bay Bottom | Valley | 1.38 km |
| Resting How Wood | 1.54 km | |
| Longfield Wood | 1.68 km | |
| Great Burney | 1.69 km | |
| Spunham Wood | 1.71 km | |
| Flowery Haw Wood | 1.73 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for LA12 8EW - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 100% | 0% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Cumbria |
| Latitude | 54.27801600 |
| Longitude | -3.13603000 |
| OS Easting | 326128 |
| OS Northing | 0487525 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Cumbria |
| Lake District National Park |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| County Electorial Division | High Furness ED |
| Electoral Ward | Broughton & Coniston |
| Local Authority District | South Lakeland |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Cumbria Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Cumbria |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000031 |
| Travel To Work Area | Barrow-in-Furness |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Cumbria Teaching |
| Cancer Alliance | Lancashire and South Cumbria |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Healthier Lancashire and South Cumbria |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Morecambe Bay CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Rural tenants Subgroup: Ageing rural flat tenants |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33008057 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
South Lakeland 008 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
South Lakeland 008C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B3 |