Postcode LA14 1BL (Barrow-in-Furness)

Map showing LA14 1BL and nearby postcodes

The postcode LA14 1BL is located in Barrow-in-Furness, in the county of Cumbria. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. LA14 1BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

LA14 1BL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.1 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 LA14 1BL as Constrained city dwellers > Ageing city dwellers > Retired independent city dwellers.

The closest road name to LA14 1BL is Sutherland Street which is centered 25 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Greengate Junior School and is 55 m away. The closest railway station is Station Entrance, 717 m away.

The closest primary school to LA14 1BL (for ages 11 and under) is Greengate Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 11, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Moorfield Learning Centre. The last OFSTED inspection on December 13, 2018 rated this school as Requires improvement

The local pub for residents of LA14 1BL is Rams Head Hotel and is 153 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 1, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from 3A Fish Bar & Crispy Fried Chicken and is 186 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on August 3, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for LA14 1BL is covered by the Cumbria police force association and Cumbria Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to LA14 1BL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to LA14 1BL, and the approximate distance away.

Sutherland Street 25 m
Thompson Street 46 m
Florence Street 80 m
Greengate Street 96 m
Sutherland Court 96 m
Mercer Street 126 m
Dumfries Street 143 m
Rawlinson Street 146 m
Lord Street 158 m
Silverdale Street 158 m
Lindal Street 158 m
Penrith Street 168 m
Marsh Street 175 m
Arnside Street 191 m
Penrith Place 192 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode LA14 1BL

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from LA14 1BL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Greengate Junior School Good
(November 11, 2021)
33 m
Ramsden Infant School Requires improvement
(December 12, 2018)
353 m
St George's CofE School Good
(December 11, 2019)
399 m
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow 461 m
Parkside Academy Good
(October 20, 2021)
524 m
Furness Academy Good
(September 20, 2017)
668 m
Moorfield Learning Centre Requires improvement
(December 13, 2018)
838 m
Cambridge Primary School Good
(May 17, 2017)
1.03 km
Brisbane Park Infant School Good
(December 18, 2018)
1.16 km
St James' CofE Junior School Good
(January 31, 2017)
1.16 km
Barrow Island Community Primary School Good
(July 17, 2018)
1.19 km
Newbarns Primary & Nursery School Outstanding
(May 15, 2013)
1.39 km
Victoria Infant and Nursery School Good
(February 7, 2018)
1.48 km
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Good
(November 16, 2017)
1.51 km
Furness College Good
(March 15, 2019)
1.52 km
Victoria Academy Good
(April 25, 2018)
1.55 km
Roose School Good
(October 9, 2019)
2.03 km
St Paul's CofE Junior School Good
(November 28, 2017)
2.08 km
Vickerstown School Good
(November 14, 2017)
2.12 km
St Columba's School Good
(July 11, 2017)
2.13 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from LA14 1BL - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Action For Children Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
June 18, 2018
33 m
Orian at Greengate County Junior School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 22, 2022
33 m
The Bakery Retailers - other 5
Very Good
July 16, 2019
104 m
Mason's Family Butchers Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 28, 2021
133 m
Rams Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 1, 2018
153 m
The Waterloo Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
December 8, 2021
153 m
Sanctuary Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 11, 2022
175 m
3A Fish Bar & Crispy Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop 1
Needs Major Improvement
August 3, 2021
186 m
Batty's Discount Drinks Store LTD Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 11, 2019
186 m
Charming Deli Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 3, 2019
186 m
Dragon City Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 30, 2019
186 m
Forb Foods Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
186 m
Iesha's Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
April 28, 2021
186 m
Home Bakery Retailers - other 0
Needs Urgent Improvement
August 23, 2021
189 m
Moorfield Community & Learning Hub Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Awaiting Inspection
189 m
Greengate Street News Retailers - other Exempt
August 14, 2019
201 m
Marsh Street Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 20, 2018
202 m
Night & Day Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 30, 2020
261 m
Royal Istanbul Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
261 m
Smilers Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 8, 2021
261 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to LA14 1BL - Data from Apr 2022

Greengate Junior School Bus Stop/Station 55 m
Greengate Junior School Bus Stop/Station 79 m
Ramsden Street Bus Stop/Station 214 m
Rawlinson Street Bus Stop/Station 224 m
Lorne Road Bus Stop/Station 277 m
Station Entrance Rail 717 m
Station Entrance Rail 767 m
Station Entrance Rail 1.63 km
Roa Island Ferry Landing Ferry 5.32 km
Roa Island Ferry Landing Ferry 5.34 km
Jetty Ferry 5.34 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to LA14 1BL - Data from Dec 2021

Cavendish Dock Inland Water 1.33 km
Salthouse Pool Inland Water 1.7 km
Lower Ormsgill Reservoir Inland Water 1.73 km
Crook Scar Wetland 1.76 km
Oak Head Scar Wetland 1.78 km
Chapel Bed Wetland 1.8 km
Headin Haw Island 2.09 km
Dova Haw Island 2.15 km
Water Garth Nook Hill Or Mountain 2.17 km
How Tun Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.41 km
Roosecote Sands Wetland 2.45 km
Biggar Sands Wetland 2.46 km
Lenny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.65 km
Tummer Hill Marsh Wetland 2.67 km
Walney Meetings Wetland 2.74 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for LA14 1BL - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Cumbria
Latitude 54.11314300
Longitude -3.21950700
OS Easting 320376
OS Northing 0469273
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
522
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Cumbria

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Barrow and Furness
County Electorial Division Hindpool ED
Electoral Ward Hindpool
Local Authority District Barrow-in-Furness
Region / Government Office Region North West
European Electoral Region North West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Cumbria
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Cumbria

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000027
Travel To Work Area Barrow-in-Furness

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers
Group: Ageing city dwellers
Subgroup: Retired independent city dwellers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Barrow-in-Furness BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33007839
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Barrow-in-Furness 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Barrow-in-Furness 008A
Output Area / Small Area 7D2