Postcode LA23 2JU (South Lakeland)

Map showing LA23 2JU and nearby postcodes

The postcode LA23 2JU is located in South Lakeland, in the county of Cumbria. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. LA23 2JU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

LA23 2JU is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7 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 2JU as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Communal retirement.

The closest road name to LA23 2JU is Craig Walk which is centered 63 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Berresford Road and is 63 m away. The closest railway station is Station Entrance, 1.53 km away.

The closest primary school to LA23 2JU (for ages 11 and under) is Goodly Dale Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on April 18, 2018. 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 nearest takeaway food is available from Monsoons Indian Restaurant Ltd. and is 246 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 11, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 30 Mbps and an average upload speed of 4.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for LA23 2JU 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 LA23 2JU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to LA23 2JU, and the approximate distance away.

Craig Walk 63 m
Lady Holme Walk 103 m
South Craig 141 m
Biskey Howe Road 156 m
Beresford Road 167 m
Biskey Howe Fold 170 m
Biskey Howe Park 173 m
Elim Grove 199 m
Annisgarth Close 201 m
North Craig 227 m
Annisgarth Drive 229 m
Langdale Crescent 239 m
Lake Road 262 m
Brow Close 265 m
Annisgarth Avenue 284 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode LA23 2JU

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 LA23 2JU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Goodly Dale Primary School Good
(April 18, 2018)
405 m
St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School Good
(January 31, 2019)
627 m
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere 627 m
The Lakes School Good
(November 20, 2019)
2.94 km
Windermere School 3.01 km
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School Good
(January 9, 2019)
5.65 km
Staveley CofE School Good
(April 17, 2019)
6.12 km
Cairn Education 6.34 km
Crosthwaite CofE School Outstanding
(March 23, 2017)
6.79 km
Ambleside CofE Primary School Good
(September 13, 2018)
7.98 km
St Oswald's CofE Primary School Good
(February 9, 2017)
9.83 km
Cambian Whinfell School Outstanding
(May 17, 2018)
10.5 km
Langdale CofE School Good
(November 17, 2021)
11.91 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from LA23 2JU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Westbourne Hotel Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 22, 2021
135 m
Beechwood Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 6, 2020
143 m
Beresford's Restaurant and Pub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 11, 2018
143 m
Oakfold House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
December 7, 2021
143 m
Elim House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 9, 2021
214 m
Melbourne Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
October 19, 2021
214 m
Puddle Duck Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
April 5, 2022
214 m
Langdale View Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 11, 2021
218 m
Monsoons Indian Restaurant Ltd. Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
December 11, 2018
246 m
The Ro Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
November 16, 2021
258 m
Elim Bank Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 7, 2020
260 m
Latimer House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 3, 2019
260 m
Lonsdale House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
February 24, 2020
260 m
White Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 18, 2018
260 m
Polish Lake Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 30, 2020
269 m
Rastelli's Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 11, 2018
269 m
The Old Courthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
December 19, 2018
269 m
Westmorland Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 30, 2020
269 m
Craig Manor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 5, 2018
302 m
Boom Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
May 12, 2021
336 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to LA23 2JU - Data from Apr 2022

Berresford Road Bus Stop/Station 63 m
Biskey Howe Road Bus Stop/Station 126 m
Biskey Howe Park Bus Stop/Station 162 m
Annisgarth Drive Bus Stop/Station 198 m
Beresford Road Bus Stop/Station 245 m
Station Entrance Rail 1.53 km
Station Entrance Rail 1.54 km
Station Entrance Rail 1.54 km
Windermere Steam Boat Museum Ferry Terminal Ferry 838 m
Windermere Steam Boat Museum Ferry Terminal Ferry 853 m
Windermere Jetty Ferry 853 m

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to LA23 2JU - Data from Dec 2021

Moss Wood Woodland Or Forest 447 m
Postknott Plantation Woodland Or Forest 690 m
Rayrigg Wood Woodland Or Forest 733 m
Bowness Bay Bay 866 m
Rayrigg Wyke Bay 885 m
Curlew Crag Island 1.03 km
Brant Fell Hill Or Mountain 1.04 km
Birkett Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.06 km
Lady Holme Island 1.07 km
Tuft Rock Island 1.11 km
Hen Holme Island 1.15 km
Hartley Wife Island 1.16 km
Fir Holme Island 1.17 km
Rough Holme Island 1.24 km
David Wyke Bay 1.26 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for LA23 2JU - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 35.1 Mbps 30 Mbps 55.48 Mbps
Upload 4.5 Mbps 4.8 Mbps 7.91 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 4 3
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 17.5 2.5
30-300 Mbps 100% 40.4 6.2
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

11 meters consuming 99,429 kWh - mean 9,039 kWh : median 7,889 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

11 meters consuming 16,231 kWh - mean 1,476 kWh : median 1,200 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for LA23 2JU - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Cumbria
Latitude 54.36672100
Longitude -2.91198900
OS Easting 340843
OS Northing 0497184
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
26961
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Cumbria

National Park

Lake District National Park

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000031
Travel To Work Area Kendal

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: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Communal retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe in a sparse setting
Built-Up Area Windermere BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Bowness-on-Windermere BUASD
Workplace Zone E33008014
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
South Lakeland 002
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
South Lakeland 002B
Output Area / Small Area 5B2