5POPULATION
2.8%UNEMPLOYED
19%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
32%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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IntroductionLA2 6WY

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DemographicsLA2 6WY

What social class do the population of LA2 6WY belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is LA2 6WY in Lancaster, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about LA2 6WY from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 6%Children
  • 94%Adults

6% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 3% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 60%Male
  • 40%Female

From the last census, 60% of people in LA26WY male, and 40% female. Men outnumber women in Duke's.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 32%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 16%DE

According to census records, 32% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 69%SINGLE
  • 19%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in LA2 6WY is 69%. Single and 'other' people is 31%.

ETHNICITY

  • 88%WHITE
  • 11%NON-WHITE

88% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 63.5%WORKING
  • 2.8%UNEMPLOYED

2.8% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near LA2 6WY

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near LA2 6WY

Events

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What's on near LA2 6WY

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Attractions near LA2 6WY

Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near LA2 6WY

Banks

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Banks near LA2 6WY

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in LA2 6WY

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Libraries

Libraries

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LA26WY Postcode Breakdown

LAAREA2DISTRICT6SECTORWYUNIT
Full PostcodeLA2 6WY
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownLancaster
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyLancashire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

LA26WY Postal District

Compass Postal District

LA2 6WY postcode is located in the postal town of Lancaster. Lancaster postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode LA2 6WY.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Lancaster1.8 miles NW
Morecambe2.3 miles NW
Caton3.8 miles E
Heysham4 miles W
Galgate4.6 miles S
Carnforth5 miles N
Claughton6.1 miles E
Cockerham6.8 miles S
Forton6.8 miles S
Hornby7.8 miles E
Silverdale8.2 miles N
Wray8.6 miles E
Tarnbrook8.8 miles E
Marshaw8.9 miles E
Arnside9.4 miles N
London211 miles SE
Glasgow136 miles NW
Edinburgh132 miles N
Cardiff177 miles S
Liverpool44 miles S
Southampton226 miles SE
Saint Ives226 miles S
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