The postcode LA8 8PU is located in South Lakeland, in the county of Cumbria. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. LA8 8PU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
LA8 8PU is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.2 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 8PU as Rural residents > Farming communities > Older farming communities.
The closest road name to LA8 8PU is Greengate Gardens which is centered 96 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Shelter and is 169 m away. The closest railway station is Station Entrance, 6.06 km away.
The closest primary school to LA8 8PU (for ages 11 and under) is Levens CofE School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on November 22, 2017. 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 8PU is Derby Arms and is 5.47 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on March 15, 2022.
Residents reported an average download speed of 33.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 5.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for LA8 8PU 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 8PU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to LA8 8PU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode LA8 8PU
| 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 8PU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levens CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 22, 2017) | 0 m |
| Crosscrake CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 3.63 km |
| Appletree School | Special school | 6-12 | Good (December 5, 2019) | 4.16 km |
| Dallam School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 13, 2017) | 4.37 km |
| Milnthorpe Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 4.74 km |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 14, 2016) | 5.03 km |
| Oversands School | Special school | 8-19 | Good (January 18, 2018) | 5.18 km |
| Wings School | Special school | 10-17 | Good (June 15, 2017) | 5.37 km |
| St Patrick's CofE School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 17, 2018) | 5.47 km |
| SwitchED2 | Special school | 9-18 | 5.74 km | |
| Dean Barwick Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 28, 2017) | 5.88 km |
| Storth CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 10, 2017) | 5.93 km |
| Vicarage Park CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 28, 2017) | 6.18 km |
| Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal | Academy | 4-11 | 6.2 km | |
| Kendal College | College | 16-99 | Good (June 9, 2017) | 6.34 km |
| Kirkbie Kendal School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (December 18, 2018) | 6.46 km |
| Heron Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 9, 2018) | 6.54 km |
| Beetham CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 12, 2017) | 6.57 km |
| Ghyllside Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 16, 2018) | 6.77 km |
| Crosthwaite CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 23, 2017) | 7.04 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from LA8 8PU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witherslack Cycle Barn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 7, 2018 | 4.38 km | |
| Witherslack Hall Equestrian Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2020 | 5.18 km | |
| Beech Hill House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2017 | 5.47 km | |
| Derby Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 15, 2022 | 5.47 km | |
| The Smoky Barrel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2021 | 5.47 km | |
| Witherslack Community Shop Ltd | Exempt November 19, 2019 | 5.47 km | |
| Bubble & Squeak | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2022 | 5.88 km | |
| Dean Barwick School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 24, 2019 | 5.88 km | |
| Greystones Filling Station | Exempt May 10, 2021 | 5.99 km | |
| Meathop Fell Caravan Club Site | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 1, 2021 | 7.77 km | |
| Woodlands Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 30, 2018 | 7.77 km | |
| Hare and Hounds Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 21, 2021 | 7.89 km | |
| The Masons Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 6, 2019 | 8.24 km | |
| Spar Shop | Exempt January 13, 2022 | 8.25 km | |
| Greenacres | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2022 | 8.75 km | |
| Castle Head Field Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 14, 2019 | 8.99 km | |
| Ellenboro House Bed & Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2015 | 9 km | |
| Harry's Cafe Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 4, 2018 | 9 km | |
| Lindale C.E.Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 13, 2017 | 9.02 km | |
| Royal Oak Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2022 | 9.11 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to LA8 8PU - Data from Apr 2022
| Shelter | 169 m | |
| Lane Foot | 182 m | |
| Hare & Hounds | 449 m | |
| Hare & Hounds | 456 m | |
| Slip Road | 631 m | |
| Station Entrance | 6.06 km | |
| Station Entrance | 6.1 km | |
| Bowness Ferry Nab | 13.49 km | |
| Bowness Ferry Nab | 13.5 km | |
| Ferry Nab | 13.51 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to LA8 8PU - Data from Dec 2021
| Bell Wood | 494 m | |
| Hollow Plantation | 829 m | |
| Holme Bottom | Valley | 931 m |
| Lane End Plantation | 999 m | |
| Middle Plantation | 1.01 km | |
| Park Side Plantation | 1.17 km | |
| Lawrence House Plantation | 1.18 km | |
| Deer Hill | 1.21 km | |
| Coppy Wood | 1.34 km | |
| Hut Plantation | 1.39 km | |
| Charley Island | 1.39 km | |
| Deer Crossing | 1.42 km | |
| Long Rake | 1.43 km | |
| Pheasant Dub | 1.44 km | |
| Acacia Dub | 1.44 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for LA8 8PU - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 32.6 Mbps | 33.5 Mbps | 76.65 Mbps |
| Upload | 4.9 Mbps | 5.7 Mbps | 14.5 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 20.2 | 4 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 44.5 | 7.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for LA8 8PU - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Cumbria |
| Latitude | 54.26630600 |
| Longitude | -2.78809200 |
| OS Easting | 348768 |
| OS Northing | 0485913 |
| 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 | Lyth Valley ED |
| Electoral Ward | Bowness & Levens |
| 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: Older farming communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | Levens BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33008070 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
South Lakeland 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
South Lakeland 010C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A4 |