The postcode LA2 9HP is located in Lancaster, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. LA2 9HP is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
LA2 9HP is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.4 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 9HP as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Ageing rural flat tenants.
The closest road name to LA2 9HP is Low Road which is centered 1.1 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Lune Bridge and is 435 m away. The closest railway station is Lancaster Rail Station, 5.4 km away.
The closest primary school to LA2 9HP (for ages 11 and under) is Caton Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 16, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Lancaster Royal Grammar School. The last OFSTED inspection on October 20, 2021 rated this school as Good
Residents reported an average download speed of 22.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 2.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey.
Policing for LA2 9HP is covered by the Lancashire police force association and North Lancashire Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to LA2 9HP and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to LA2 9HP, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode LA2 9HP
| 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 LA2 9HP - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 1.18 km |
| St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2020) | 1.73 km |
| Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2017) | 2.29 km |
| Central Lancaster High School | Academy | 11-16 | 3.75 km | |
| Castle View Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Special Measures (December 18, 2019) | 3.98 km |
| Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 20, 2019) | 4.03 km |
| Nether Kellet Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 19, 2014) | 4.03 km |
| Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2017) | 4.21 km |
| Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 28, 2018) | 4.44 km |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster | Academy | 4-11 | 4.46 km | |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 4.57 km |
| The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 11, 2020) | 4.67 km |
| Our Lady's Catholic College | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (September 24, 2021) | 4.92 km |
| Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (March 13, 2008) | 4.93 km |
| Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 5 km |
| Bowerham Primary & Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (September 22, 2021) | 5.14 km |
| Lancaster Ryelands Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 22, 2016) | 5.29 km |
| Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 9, 2017) | 5.34 km |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School | Academy | 11-18 | 5.34 km | |
| Moorside Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 19, 2018) | 5.4 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to LA2 9HP - Data from Apr 2022
| Lune Bridge | 435 m | |
| Lune Bridge | 444 m | |
| New Parkside Farm | 757 m | |
| New Parkside Farm | 761 m | |
| Quernmore Road | 804 m | |
| Lancaster Rail Station | 5.4 km | |
| Lancaster Rail Station | 5.46 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to LA2 9HP - Data from Dec 2021
| Queen's Well Wood | 141 m | |
| Crook o' Lune Wood | 148 m | |
| Eagle's Nest Wood | 183 m | |
| Crook o' Lune | 226 m | |
| North Park Plantations | 264 m | |
| Boat Wood | 546 m | |
| Lambclose Wood | 727 m | |
| Bessymire Wood | 919 m | |
| Longmire Wood | 923 m | |
| Gutterflat Wood | 942 m | |
| Island Pond | 1.07 km | |
| Lower Cliff Wood | 1.14 km | |
| Higher Cliff Wood | 1.18 km | |
| Bushy Pasture Wood | 1.33 km | |
| Oakenhead Pond | 1.45 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for LA2 9HP - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 23.3 Mbps | 22.6 Mbps | 29.97 Mbps |
| Upload | 2.6 Mbps | 2.2 Mbps | 3.31 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 8 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 23.8 | 2.3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | - | - |
| Country | England |
| County | Lancashire |
| Latitude | 54.07251500 |
| Longitude | -2.73520700 |
| OS Easting | 351988 |
| OS Northing | 0464315 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Lancashire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Lancaster and Fleetwood |
| County Electorial Division | Lancaster Rural East ED |
| Electoral Ward | Lower Lune Valley |
| Local Authority District | Lancaster |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Lancashire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Lancashire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000121 |
| Travel To Work Area | Lancaster and Morecambe |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
North Lancashire 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 |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33008362 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Lancaster 005 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Lancaster 005C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B3 |