Postcode LA2 8BG (Craven)

Map showing LA2 8BG and nearby postcodes

The postcode LA2 8BG is located in Craven, in the county of North Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. LA2 8BG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

LA2 8BG 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 LA2 8BG as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Renting rural retirement.

The closest road name to LA2 8BG is High Street which is centered 52 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Church Of The Epiphany and is 31 m away. The closest railway station is Clapham (N Yorks) Rail Station, 3.49 km away.

The closest primary school to LA2 8BG (for ages 11 and under) is Austwick Church of England VA Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 9, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Settle College. The last OFSTED inspection on May 21, 2019 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of LA2 8BG is The Helwith Bridge Inn and is 4.45 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 10, 2019.

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

Policing for LA2 8BG is covered by the North Yorkshire police force association and North Yorkshire and York is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to LA2 8BG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to LA2 8BG, and the approximate distance away.

High Street 52 m
Main Street 52 m
Pant Head Gardens 87 m
Pant Lane 144 m
Low Street 158 m
Tennel Lane 190 m
Holm Lane 523 m
Graystonber Lane 528 m
Townhead Lane 566 m
Wood Lane 1.22 km
B6479 5.64 km
B6480 7.64 km
A65 16.07 km
M6 42.49 km
A1 86.22 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode LA2 8BG

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 LA2 8BG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Austwick Church of England VA Primary School Good
(May 9, 2019)
202 m
Giggleswick Primary School Good
(November 29, 2016)
6.19 km
Giggleswick School 6.22 km
Settle College Good
(May 21, 2019)
6.44 km
Settle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Good
(February 3, 2022)
6.98 km
Ingleton Primary School Good
(January 30, 2020)
8.37 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from LA2 8BG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Helwith Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 10, 2019
4.45 km
Knight Stainforth Caravan Site Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 29, 2018
4.84 km
Middle Studfold Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 15, 2017
5 km
Holly House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 12, 2017
5.49 km
Craven Heifer Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
5.57 km
The Golden Lion Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 28, 2018
5.63 km
Blind Beck Farm Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 5, 2018
5.71 km
Chalfont Classic Cuisine At The Rowe House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 13, 2019
5.71 km
Sew Hands On Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 22, 2021
5.81 km
Broad Croft House Other catering premises 5
Very Good
October 11, 2019
5.81 km
The Crown Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 10, 2019
5.86 km
Giggleswick Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
November 12, 2019
6.19 km
Valleymead B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 29, 2018
6.2 km
Giggleswick School School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 6, 2017
6.22 km
AGH Solutions Ltd At Castleberg Hospital Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 24, 2021
6.31 km
The Harts Head Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
6.33 km
Settle College Caterers School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 12, 2020
6.44 km
Hectors Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 1
Needs Major Improvement
October 29, 2019
6.58 km
The Craven Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 3, 2018
6.66 km
Lay Of The Land Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 20, 2017
6.72 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to LA2 8BG - Data from Apr 2022

Church Of The Epiphany Bus Stop/Station 31 m
Church Of The Epiphany Bus Stop/Station 38 m
Clapham (N Yorks) Rail Station Rail 3.49 km
Horton-in-Ribblesdale Rail Station Rail 5.6 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to LA2 8BG - Data from Dec 2021

Long Tram Plantation Woodland Or Forest 730 m
New Close Plantation Woodland Or Forest 941 m
Dear Bought Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.06 km
Orcaber Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.36 km
Oxenber Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.43 km
Black Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.66 km
Bowsber Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km
Summit Clump Woodland Or Forest 1.72 km
Thwaite Top Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.73 km
Bowsber Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.78 km
Lawkland Moss Woodland Or Forest 1.87 km
Feizor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.91 km
Low Pond Inland Water 1.94 km
Austwick Moss Woodland Or Forest 1.98 km
Home Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.01 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for LA2 8BG - 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 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country England
County North Yorkshire
Latitude 54.11123500
Longitude -2.35771100
OS Easting 376712
OS Northing 0468431
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
20113
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

North Yorkshire

National Park

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Skipton and Ripon
County Electorial Division North Craven ED
Electoral Ward Ingleton and Clapham
Local Authority District Craven
Region / Government Office Region Yorkshire and The Humber
European Electoral Region Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: York and North Yorkshire
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council North Yorkshire

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000163
Travel To Work Area Skipton

NHS

NHS England Region North East and Yorkshire
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
North Yorkshire and York
Cancer Alliance West Yorkshire and Harrogate
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Yorkshire and the Humber
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
West Yorkshire and Harrogate (Health and Care Partnership)
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Bradford District and Craven CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Ageing rural dwellers
Subgroup: Renting rural retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village in a sparse setting
Built-Up Area Austwick BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33013372
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Craven 001
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Craven 001C
Output Area / Small Area 1C2