The postcode LA8 0EF is located in South Lakeland, in the county of Cumbria. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. LA8 0EF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
LA8 0EF is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 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 LA8 0EF as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to LA8 0EF is Alexander Drive which is centered 16 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Summerlands and is 400 m away. The closest railway station is Station Entrance, 3.81 km away.
The closest primary school to LA8 0EF (for ages 11 and under) is Crosscrake CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 7, 2017. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Kirkbie Kendal School. The last OFSTED inspection on December 18, 2018 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of LA8 0EF is Derby Arms and is 9.82 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 15, 2022.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for LA8 0EF 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 LA8 0EF and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to LA8 0EF, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode LA8 0EF
| 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 LA8 0EF - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosscrake CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 1.19 km |
| St Patrick's CofE School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 1.33 km |
| Appletree School | Special school | 6-12 | Good (December 5, 2019) | 2.97 km |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 14, 2016) | 3.26 km |
| Old Hutton CofE School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 12, 2016) | 3.4 km |
| Levens CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 22, 2017) | 4.63 km |
| Heron Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2018) | 5.23 km |
| Kirkbie Kendal School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 18, 2018) | 5.42 km |
| Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal | Academy | 4-11 | 5.51 km | |
| Kendal College | College | 16-99 | Good (June 9, 2017) | 5.6 km |
| Vicarage Park CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 28, 2017) | 5.67 km |
| Dallam School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 13, 2017) | 5.74 km |
| Wings School | Special school | 10-17 | Good (June 15, 2017) | 5.92 km |
| Milnthorpe Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 6.16 km |
| Ghyllside Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 16, 2018) | 6.24 km |
| Castle Park School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2019) | 6.39 km |
| South Lakes Academy | Special school | 11-25 | Good (January 23, 2020) | 6.45 km |
| Stramongate Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 6.78 km |
| Sandgate School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 6.8 km |
| Holme Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 10, 2019) | 7.44 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from LA8 0EF - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witherslack Cycle Barn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2018 | 8.98 km | |
| Witherslack Hall Equestrian Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2020 | 9.79 km | |
| Beech Hill House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2017 | 9.82 km | |
| Derby Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 15, 2022 | 9.82 km | |
| The Smoky Barrel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2021 | 9.82 km | |
| Witherslack Community Shop Ltd | Exempt November 19, 2019 | 9.82 km | |
| Greystones Filling Station | Exempt May 10, 2021 | 10.26 km | |
| Meathop Fell Caravan Club Site | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 1, 2021 | 11.61 km | |
| Woodlands Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2018 | 11.61 km | |
| The Wild Boar Inn, Grill and Smokehouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 19, 2019 | 13.38 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to LA8 0EF - Data from Apr 2022
| Summerlands | 400 m | |
| Summerlands | 420 m | |
| Road End | 677 m | |
| Lane End | 743 m | |
| Station Entrance | 3.81 km | |
| Station Entrance | 3.82 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to LA8 0EF - Data from Dec 2021
| Eskrigg Wood | 439 m | |
| Skettlegill Hill | 671 m | |
| Crow Hill | 757 m | |
| Birkrigg Park Wood | 880 m | |
| Horsebank Plantation | 1.03 km | |
| Old Mill Race | 1.5 km | |
| Old Mill Stream | 1.52 km | |
| Gatebeck Plantation | 1.59 km | |
| Stang Wood | 1.6 km | |
| North End | 1.79 km | |
| Sellet Hill | 1.82 km | |
| Intake Wood | 1.92 km | |
| Wellheads Plantation | 2.03 km | |
| East Viver Hill | 2.06 km | |
| Leather Plantation | 2.08 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for LA8 0EF - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | Cumbria |
| Latitude | 54.27078200 |
| Longitude | -2.71745000 |
| OS Easting | 353374 |
| OS Northing | 0486362 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Cumbria |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| County Electorial Division | Lower Kentdale ED |
| Electoral Ward | Burton & Crooklands |
| 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: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| 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 | E33008073 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
South Lakeland 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
South Lakeland 010B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |