The postcode LA8 0FD is located in South Lakeland, in the county of Cumbria. It was introduced in July 1995 and terminated in June 1997.LA8 0FD is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
LA8 0FD 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 0FD as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.
The closest road name to LA8 0FD is Alexander Drive which is centered 217 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Summerlands and is 186 m away. The closest railway station is Station Entrance, 3.91 km away.
The closest primary school to LA8 0FD (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 Kirkbie Kendal School. The last OFSTED inspection on December 18, 2018 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of LA8 0FD is Derby Arms and is 10 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 15, 2022.
Policing for LA8 0FD 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 0FD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to LA8 0FD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode LA8 0FD
| Introduction | July 1995 |
| Termination | June 1997 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from LA8 0FD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's CofE School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 1.14 km |
| Crosscrake CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 1.42 km |
| Appletree School | Special school | 6-12 | Good (December 5, 2019) | 3.15 km |
| Old Hutton CofE School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (February 12, 2016) | 3.3 km |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 14, 2016) | 3.41 km |
| Levens CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 22, 2017) | 4.84 km |
| Heron Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2018) | 5.36 km |
| Kirkbie Kendal School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 18, 2018) | 5.55 km |
| Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal | Academy | 4-11 | 5.66 km | |
| Kendal College | College | 16-99 | Good (June 9, 2017) | 5.74 km |
| Dallam School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 13, 2017) | 5.82 km |
| Vicarage Park CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 28, 2017) | 5.82 km |
| Wings School | Special school | 10-17 | Good (June 15, 2017) | 5.95 km |
| Milnthorpe Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 6.23 km |
| Ghyllside Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 16, 2018) | 6.38 km |
| Castle Park School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2019) | 6.48 km |
| South Lakes Academy | Special school | 11-25 | Good (January 23, 2020) | 6.58 km |
| Sandgate School | Special school | 3-19 | Good (September 26, 2017) | 6.9 km |
| Stramongate Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 6.91 km |
| Holme Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 10, 2019) | 7.4 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from LA8 0FD - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witherslack Cycle Barn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2018 | 9.18 km | |
| Beech Hill House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2017 | 10 km | |
| Derby Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 15, 2022 | 10 km | |
| The Smoky Barrel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2021 | 10 km | |
| Witherslack Community Shop Ltd | Exempt November 19, 2019 | 10 km | |
| Greystones Filling Station | Exempt May 10, 2021 | 10.43 km | |
| Ewe Tree Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 10.93 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to LA8 0FD - Data from Apr 2022
| Summerlands | 186 m | |
| Summerlands | 204 m | |
| Road End | 806 m | |
| Lane End | 874 m | |
| Gatebeck Lodge | 1.07 km | |
| Station Entrance | 3.91 km | |
| Station Entrance | 3.91 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to LA8 0FD - Data from Dec 2021
| Eskrigg Wood | 595 m | |
| Crow Hill | 649 m | |
| Birkrigg Park Wood | 810 m | |
| Skettlegill Hill | 903 m | |
| Horsebank Plantation | 1.14 km | |
| Old Mill Race | 1.29 km | |
| Old Mill Stream | 1.33 km | |
| Gatebeck Plantation | 1.39 km | |
| Stang Wood | 1.62 km | |
| Intake Wood | 1.7 km | |
| North End | 1.85 km | |
| Leather Plantation | 1.85 km | |
| Sellet Hill | 2 km | |
| Cocklet Wood | 2.09 km | |
| Hide Wood | 2.1 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Cumbria |
| Latitude | 54.27013700 |
| Longitude | -2.71404500 |
| OS Easting | 353595 |
| OS Northing | 0486289 |
| OS Positional Quality | Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference |
| 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: Established farming communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33008069 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
South Lakeland 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
South Lakeland 010B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A2 |