26,251TOTAL POPULATION
12,151HOUSEHOLDS
5.8%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£25,480AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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LA4 POSTCODE REGION

Lancaster (LA4)

The LA4 postcode area is located in the Lancaster postcode town region, within the county of Lancashire, and contains a total of 961 individual postcodes.

There are 2 electoral wards in the LA4 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 Lancaster Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 13% of people in LA4 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 LA4 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


LA4 is a postcode in the Lancaster district of the United Kingdom. It encompasses the settlements of Slyne, Halton, Hest Bank, Overton, Crook O'Lune, Halton Green, Nether Kellet, and Bolton-le-Sands.

The area is well served in terms of public transport, with easy access to Preston city centre from Halton and Bolton-le-Sands. The area is popular for its beautiful beaches, with Hest Bank beach in particular providing stunning picturesque scenery. Numerous popular tourist attractions can be found nearby, including Lancaster Castle, Williamson Park and The Lakeland Motor Museum.

LA4 is also home to a number of notable historic landmarks, such as historically preserved battlements at Warden Hill and the Ash Trees. Both can be found in Halton, offering visitors an insight into the area's past.

The district is well connected by roads, with the nearby M6 motorway connecting the area to nearby towns and cities such as Preston, Lancaster and Kendal. The rivers Lune and Conder also flow through the district and provide an enjoyable trip for tourists looking to add some outdoor activities to their visit.

LA4 is in an ideal location for people looking to explore the stunning natural beauty of the North West. It offers easy access to beautiful beaches, expansive forests, and picturesque coastlines. The area also features a number of local shops and restaurants, providing a great selection of food and amenities for those residing in the postcode.

The postcode is also home to a number of significant businesses and industries, with the nearby ICI chemicals factory being the largest and most important. Others include the Laxton Agriculture factory and the Milestone Brewery.

TheLA4 postcode provides an excellent mix of stunning natural beauty, fascinating history, and thriving local businesses. With its convenient location and easy access to a variety of attractions, it's an ideal location for anyone looking to explore the beauty and culture of the North West.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88%WORKING
  • 12%UNEMPLOYED

12% of people in LA4 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 13%AB
  • 55%C2/C2
  • 32%DE

According to census records, 13% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 6%NON-WHITE

94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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LA4Lancashire

Lancashire

The county of Lancashire

LA4 is located in the county of Lancashire, in England.

Lancashire has a total population of 1,485,000, making it the 8th largest county in the UK.

Lancashire has a total area of 1187 square miles, and a population density of 482 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Lancashire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeLA4
Postal TownLancaster
MSOA NameLancaster 006
LSOA NameLancaster 006D
CountyLancashire
RegionLancashire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityLancaster
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

LA4 Electoral Wards

The postal region of LA4, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


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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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