The postcode LA23 2BL is located in South Lakeland, in the county of Cumbria. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. LA23 2BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
LA23 2BL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.6 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 LA23 2BL as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to LA23 2BL is Back Ellerthwaite Road which is centered 32 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Brook Court and is 159 m away. The closest railway station is Station Entrance, 550 m away.
The closest primary school to LA23 2BL (for ages 11 and under) is St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 31, 2019. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Lakes School. The last OFSTED inspection on November 20, 2019 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of LA23 2BL is Windermere Social Club and is 155 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 9, 2021.
Policing for LA23 2BL 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 LA23 2BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to LA23 2BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode LA23 2BL
| 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 LA23 2BL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 31, 2019) | 354 m |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere | Academy | 3-11 | 354 m | |
| Goodly Dale Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 18, 2018) | 688 m |
| Windermere School | Independent school | 3-20 | 2.14 km | |
| The Lakes School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (November 20, 2019) | 2.2 km |
| Staveley CofE School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 17, 2019) | 5.62 km |
| Cairn Education | Special school | 11-25 | 5.89 km | |
| Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 9, 2019) | 5.95 km |
| Ambleside CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (September 13, 2018) | 7.35 km |
| Crosthwaite CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 23, 2017) | 7.42 km |
| St Oswald's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (February 9, 2017) | 9.65 km |
| Cambian Whinfell School | Special school | 11-19 | Outstanding (May 17, 2018) | 10.51 km |
| St Thomas's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 25, 2019) | 10.84 km |
| Langdale CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 11.59 km |
| Grasmere CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 4, 2020) | 11.81 km |
| Vicarage Park CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 28, 2017) | 11.91 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from LA23 2BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 15, 2022 | 65 m | |
| Mylne Bridge House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 20, 2018 | 108 m | |
| Rocklea Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 11, 2021 | 108 m | |
| The Brookside | Awaiting Inspection | 108 m | |
| Beaumont Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2021 | 124 m | |
| Haisthorpe House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 5, 2019 | 124 m | |
| Holly-Wood Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 1, 2019 | 124 m | |
| Ivy Bank Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2020 | 124 m | |
| Kenilworth Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 3, 2021 | 124 m | |
| Marchesi Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 5, 2021 | 124 m | |
| Adam Place Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 2, 2018 | 149 m | |
| Gatesbield Quaker Housing Association Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2019 | 155 m | |
| Howbeck Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 24, 2019 | 155 m | |
| Meadfoot Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 12, 2021 | 155 m | |
| Windermere Park Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 20, 2019 | 155 m | |
| Windermere Social Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 9, 2021 | 155 m | |
| Windermere Suites | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 19, 2018 | 155 m | |
| The Coppice | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2021 | 158 m | |
| 1 Park Road Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 1, 2021 | 209 m | |
| Beech House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2020 | 216 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to LA23 2BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Brook Court | 159 m | |
| Brook Road | 184 m | |
| Library | 240 m | |
| Library | 256 m | |
| Baddeley Clock | 302 m | |
| Station Entrance | 550 m | |
| Station Entrance | 557 m | |
| Station Entrance | 563 m | |
| Windermere Steam Boat Museum Ferry Terminal | 1.16 km | |
| Windermere Steam Boat Museum Ferry Terminal | 1.16 km | |
| Windermere Jetty | 1.16 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to LA23 2BL - Data from Dec 2021
| Moss Wood | 719 m | |
| Rayrigg Wood | 765 m | |
| Elleray Wood | 941 m | |
| Rayrigg Wyke | 1.03 km | |
| Queen Adelaide's Hill | 1.03 km | |
| Common Wood | 1.28 km | |
| Orrest Head | 1.28 km | |
| Tuft Rock | 1.3 km | |
| Rough Holme | 1.36 km | |
| High Hag Wood | 1.49 km | |
| Lady Holme | 1.53 km | |
| Stybarrow Plantation | 1.56 km | |
| Hodgehowe Wood | 1.6 km | |
| Schoolknott Plantation | 1.65 km | |
| Postknott Plantation | 1.67 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Cumbria |
| Latitude | 54.37492200 |
| Longitude | -2.90644700 |
| OS Easting | 341215 |
| OS Northing | 0498091 |
| 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 | Windermere ED |
| Electoral Ward | Windermere |
| 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 | Kendal |
| 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: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Rural employment and retirees |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | Windermere BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Windermere BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33008008 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
South Lakeland 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
South Lakeland 001D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C1 |