5,022TOTAL POPULATION
2,258HOUSEHOLDS
2.1%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£35,360AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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LA22 POSTCODE REGION

Lancaster (LA22)

The LA22 postcode area is located in the Lancaster postcode town region, within the county of Cumbria, and contains a total of 482 individual postcodes.

There are 53 electoral wards in the LA22 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 South Lakeland Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 23% of people in LA22 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 LA22 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The LA22 postcode in the UK is located in the idyllic Lake District, which is situated in Cumbria in the north-west of England. It is a popular tourist and holiday destination due to its incredible natural scenery and vast array of activities on offer.

The LA22 postcode includes the charming villages of Windermere, Bowness and Ambleside, which provide a great base for visitors to the Lake District. All three villages possess a unique charm; Windermere offering a sense of serenity, while Bowness and Ambleside offer a livelier atmosphere, with plenty of shops, restaurants, and other attractions.

Surrounding the villages is an abundance of natural beauty; from the sparkling waters of Windermere to hills, fells, mountains, valleys and woodlands, as well as a wealth of wildlife. There are many outdoor activities to enjoy in the LA22 postcode area, including walking, cycling, sailing, kayaking, and water-skiing.

The area is also home to a number of historical sites which are great attractions for visitors and locals alike; these include a selection of historical monuments such as castle ruins, and some of the oldest churches in Britain.

The Lake District is an area of outstanding natural beauty and of immense cultural importance, and its popularity as a holiday destination shows no sign of waning. The LA22 postcode offers idyllic scenery, excellent activities, and satisfied customers returning year after year to enjoy it all.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 94%WORKING
  • 6%UNEMPLOYED

6% of people in LA22 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 23%AB
  • 57%C2/C2
  • 20%DE

According to census records, 23% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 93%WHITE
  • 7%NON-WHITE

93% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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LA22Cumbria

Cumbria

The county of Cumbria

LA22 is located in the county of Cumbria, in England.

Cumbria has a total population of 497,900, making it the 41st largest county in the UK.

Cumbria has a total area of 2612 square miles, and a population density of 73 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Cumbria Postal Town Map
Outward CodeLA22
Postal TownLancaster
MSOA NameSouth Lakeland 001
LSOA NameSouth Lakeland 001B
CountyCumbria
RegionCumbria
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySouth Lakeland
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

LA22 Electoral Wards

The postal region of LA22, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Ambleside
Belle Isle
Bowmanstead
Bowness-On-Windermere
Brathay
Cat Bank
Chapel Stile
Clappersgate
Cockley Beck
Colthouse
Coniston
Coniston Water
Eden Vale
Elterwater
Far End
Far Sawrey
Ferney Green
Gillbank
Godrill Beck
Grasmere
Great Langdale Beck
Grizdale Beck
Grizedale
Grizedale Forest
Hartsop
Hawkshead
Hawkshead Hill
Haws Bank
High Cunsey
High Water Head
High Wray
Knipe Fold
Langstrath Beck
Langstrath Gill
Little Langdale
Near Sawrey
Outgate
Roger Ground
Rydal
Scar Head
Seatoller
Skelwith Bridge
Stonethwaite
Storrs
Torver
Town End
Town End
Town End
Town Head
Trout Beck
Troutbeck
Troutbeck Bridge
Waterhead
Wyth Burn
Browse Postcodes in LA22

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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