The postcode LA5 8AB is located in Lancaster, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. LA5 8AB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
LA5 8AB is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.5 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 LA5 8AB as Rural residents > Ageing rural dwellers > Rural employment and retirees.
The closest road name to LA5 8AB is Strellas Lane which is centered 330 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Westfield House and is 788 m away. The closest railway station is Bare Lane Rail Station, 4.59 km away.
The closest primary school to LA5 8AB (for ages 11 and under) is St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 16, 2020. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Our Lady's Catholic College. The last OFSTED inspection on September 24, 2021 rated this school as Requires improvement
20% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps. 20% of residents have broadband access of 5-10 Mbps. 60% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.
Policing for LA5 8AB 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 LA5 8AB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to LA5 8AB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode LA5 8AB
| 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 LA5 8AB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 16, 2020) | 1.09 km |
| Nether Kellet Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (November 19, 2014) | 2 km |
| Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (March 13, 2008) | 2.22 km |
| Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 12, 2022) | 2.56 km |
| Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (June 28, 2018) | 3.43 km |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster | Academy | 4-11 | 3.72 km | |
| Central Lancaster High School | Academy | 11-16 | 3.77 km | |
| Caton Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 3.86 km |
| Castle View Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Special Measures (December 18, 2019) | 3.95 km |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 23, 2016) | 4.21 km |
| Carnforth High School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (December 9, 2021) | 4.21 km |
| Lancaster Ryelands Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 22, 2016) | 4.22 km |
| Our Lady's Catholic College | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (September 24, 2021) | 4.28 km |
| Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (April 19, 2017) | 4.4 km |
| Carnforth Community Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (April 12, 2018) | 4.42 km |
| Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 4.45 km |
| The Loyne Specialist School | Special school | 2-19 | Outstanding (April 24, 2018) | 4.52 km |
| Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 11, 2017) | 4.62 km |
| Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (October 5, 2016) | 4.63 km |
| Lancaster and Morecambe College | College | 16-99 | Good (March 6, 2020) | 4.67 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from LA5 8AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Hill | Exempt February 18, 2022 | 14.05 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to LA5 8AB - Data from Apr 2022
| Westfield House | 788 m | |
| Four Lane Ends | 1.01 km | |
| Four Lane Ends | 1.02 km | |
| St Wilfrids CEPS | 1.04 km | |
| Four Lane Ends | 1.05 km | |
| Bare Lane Rail Station | 4.59 km | |
| Bare Lane Rail Station | 4.6 km | |
| Carnforth Rail Station | 4.63 km | |
| Heysham Ferry Terminal | 11.14 km | |
| Ferry Terminal | 11.19 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to LA5 8AB - Data from Dec 2021
| Cote Wood | 309 m | |
| Hill Top Plantation | 459 m | |
| Furnace Plantation | 627 m | |
| Cole Wood | 1.07 km | |
| Dale Wood | 1.1 km | |
| Oakenhead Pond | 1.53 km | |
| Scargill Wood | 1.64 km | |
| Pikethorn Wood | 1.88 km | |
| Gutterflat Wood | 1.9 km | |
| Barnes Plantation | 1.93 km | |
| Moor End Wood | 2.23 km | |
| Bessybank Plantation | 2.24 km | |
| Lambclose Wood | 2.32 km | |
| Monkley Gill Wood | 2.35 km | |
| Long Bank Wood | 2.37 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for LA5 8AB - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 60% | 40% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 20% | 20% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 20% | 0% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
| Country | England |
| County | Lancashire |
| Latitude | 54.08765600 |
| Longitude | -2.76898200 |
| OS Easting | 349796 |
| OS Northing | 0466022 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Lancashire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Morecambe and Lunesdale |
| County Electorial Division | Morecambe North ED |
| Electoral Ward | Bolton & Slyne |
| 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: Ageing rural dwellers Subgroup: Rural employment and retirees |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | Bolton-le-Sands BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33003942 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Lancaster 003 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Lancaster 003D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1C1 |