Postcode LA8 0ER (South Lakeland)

Map showing LA8 0ER and nearby postcodes

The postcode LA8 0ER is located in South Lakeland, in the county of Cumbria. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. LA8 0ER is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

LA8 0ER 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 0ER as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.

The closest road name to LA8 0ER is Eskrigg Lane which is centered 318 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Summerlands and is 759 m away. The closest railway station is Station Entrance, 4.56 km away.

The closest primary school to LA8 0ER (for ages 11 and under) is St Patrick's CofE School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on July 17, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Dallam School. The last OFSTED inspection on December 13, 2017 rated this school as Good

The local pub for residents of LA8 0ER is Derby Arms and is 9.38 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 15, 2022.

50% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps. 50% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps.

Policing for LA8 0ER 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 LA8 0ER and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to LA8 0ER, and the approximate distance away.

Eskrigg Lane 318 m
Commonmire Lane 553 m
B6254 7.99 km
A683 9.09 km
A590 23.26 km
A65 44.93 km
M6 55.79 km
A1 115.34 km
A6 130.53 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode LA8 0ER

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 LA8 0ER - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Patrick's CofE School Good
(July 17, 2018)
1.08 km
Crosscrake CofE Primary School Good
(February 7, 2017)
1.51 km
Appletree School Good
(December 5, 2019)
3.53 km
St Mark's CofE Primary School Good
(December 14, 2016)
3.94 km
Old Hutton CofE School Outstanding
(February 12, 2016)
4.09 km
Levens CofE School Good
(November 22, 2017)
4.41 km
Dallam School Good
(December 13, 2017)
5.02 km
Wings School Good
(June 15, 2017)
5.15 km
Milnthorpe Primary School Good
(March 6, 2019)
5.43 km
Heron Hill Primary School Good
(January 9, 2018)
5.93 km
Kirkbie Kendal School Good
(December 18, 2018)
6.1 km
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal 6.16 km
Kendal College Good
(June 9, 2017)
6.25 km
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School Good
(September 28, 2017)
6.3 km
Holme Primary School Good
(January 10, 2019)
6.67 km
Ghyllside Primary School Good
(October 16, 2018)
6.89 km
Beetham CofE Primary School Good
(January 12, 2017)
7.08 km
South Lakes Academy Good
(January 23, 2020)
7.12 km
Castle Park School Good
(January 9, 2019)
7.14 km
Stramongate Primary School Good
(January 29, 2020)
7.46 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from LA8 0ER - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Witherslack Cycle Barn Other catering premises 5
Very Good
September 7, 2018
8.66 km
Beech Hill House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 16, 2017
9.38 km
Derby Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
March 15, 2022
9.38 km
The Smoky Barrel Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
November 8, 2021
9.38 km
Witherslack Community Shop Ltd Retailers - other Exempt
November 19, 2019
9.38 km
Witherslack Hall Equestrian Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 16, 2020
9.58 km
Greystones Filling Station Retailers - other Exempt
May 10, 2021
9.79 km
Bubble & Squeak Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 14, 2022
10.11 km
Dean Barwick School School/college/university 5
Very Good
April 24, 2019
10.11 km
Meathop Fell Caravan Club Site Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 1, 2021
11.04 km
Woodlands Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 30, 2018
11.04 km
The Wild Boar Inn, Grill and Smokehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
June 19, 2019
13.75 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to LA8 0ER - Data from Apr 2022

Summerlands Bus Stop/Station 759 m
Summerlands Bus Stop/Station 767 m
Old Police Station Bus Stop/Station 1.02 km
Old Police Station Bus Stop/Station 1.03 km
Community Centre Bus Stop/Station 1.06 km
Station Entrance Rail 4.56 km
Station Entrance Rail 4.56 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to LA8 0ER - Data from Dec 2021

Horsebank Plantation Woodland Or Forest 465 m
Eskrigg Wood Woodland Or Forest 487 m
North End Inland Water 1.04 km
Skettlegill Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.09 km
Old Mill Stream Inland Water 1.25 km
Gatebeck Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.32 km
Old Mill Race Inland Water 1.39 km
East Viver Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.44 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.45 km
Lane Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.46 km
Sellet Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.48 km
Birkrigg Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.61 km
Spys Acre Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.8 km
Mill Stream Inland Water 1.83 km
West Viver Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.91 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for LA8 0ER - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 50%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 50%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Cumbria
Latitude 54.26399600
Longitude -2.72055600
OS Easting 353164
OS Northing 0485609
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
22994
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Cumbria

Government

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

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: 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