lancaster LA13 Postcodes

Lancaster (LA13)

The LA13 postcode area is located in the Lancaster postcode town region, within the county of Cumbria, and contains a total of 550 individual postcodes.

There are 21 electoral wards in the LA13 postcode area, including Ambleside, Askam-In-Furness, Barrow-In-Furness, Broughton-In-Furness, Carnforth, Coniston, Dalton-In-Furness, Grange-Over-Sands, Kendal, Kirkby-In-Furness, Lancaster, Millom, Milnthorpe, Morecambe, Sedbergh, Ulverston, Windermere which come under the local authority of the Barrow-in-Furness Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 21% of people in LA13 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of LA13 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The LA13 postcode falls in the North West England region and covers the Furness area of Cumbria. This area is already known to be a great industrial destination with scenic views and buildings to attract tourists.

LA13 postcode covers seven towns - Dalton-in-Furness, Barrow-in-Furness, Roosevelt, Roosebeck, Toupsall, Stank, and North Scale.

Barro-in-Furness is the fifteenth largest town in the United Kingdom and is often referred to as 'Barrow'. It was formed as a result of the merging of 19th century villages and being granted borough status in 1886. It used to be a key port and shipbuilding centre in Victorian times and is now home to a large variety of industries. Barrow island, part of the town, is a port that primarily serves the nuclear industry.

Other than a major industrial hub, the LA13 postcode region as a whole is relatively rural in its mixture of small villages and rural farms. Since it's a coastal destination, this region hosts millions of tourists every year, with attractions such as sandy beaches, picturesque coves and standing stones. It is especially famed for its mountainous backdrop and areas of natural beauty, including a stretch of the Lake District National Park near the town of Dalton-in-Furness.

The LA13 postcode is also known for its rare and interesting wildlife. Schools from around the North West often arrange trips here to spot the local red squirrels, otters and a variety of bird species.

To accommodate the tourists, the region is home to many hotels, guesthouses and holiday parks, as well as some of the best restaurants in the Lakes. There are also plenty of shops in the local towns, selling products from traditional local art to more modern items.

Transport is well connected for this region, with there being two train lines servicing Barrow-in-Furness and Dalton-in-Furness, as well as frequent bus services to nearby towns and cities. There are also regular ferry services running from the main port at Barrow.

TheLA13 postcode is a vibrant and diverse area that is appealing to all sorts of people for its local industry, scenic backdrop, and transport links.

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