LA1 2JR is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (LA1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2JR) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case LA which means Lancaster.
- Postal District. In our case LA1.
- Postal Sector. In our case LA1 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case JR.
The regional mail center for the post area LA is the North West Distribution Centre, which is located at Mill Lane, Winwick Quay, WARRINGTON, WA2 8RJ.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the LA1 2JR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is LANCASTER DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the LA1 2JR postcode have the street address of Shakespeare Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the LA1 2JR postcode is home to a bustling 49 residents!
It is situated within the post town of LANCASTER within the old postal county of Lancashire.
LA1 2JR is within the city of Lancaster.
The LA1 2JR postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in LA1 2JR are bungalows. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced.
Most properties in LA1 2JR are social housing with the rest being social housing.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for LA1 2JR
The telephone area code for LA1 2JR is 01524 Lancaster.
Map Coordinates for LA1 2JR
| Latitude | 54.0648808762 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.80859603978 |
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Weather Forecast for LA1 2JR
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 5.00% | N 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 4 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | N 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 4 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 9.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | E 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 17.00% | E 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 15.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 15.00% | NNE 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the LA1 2JR Postcode?
Download Speeds For LA1 2JR
| Average Mbps | 83.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 77.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
LA1 2JR has an average download speed of 83.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
677 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
57% of postcodes (675,445) have slower broadband speeds.
43% of postcodes (508,519) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For LA1 2JR
| Average Mbps | 15.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
LA1 2JR has an average upload speed of 15.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,213 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
68% of postcodes (804,433) have slower upload speeds.
31% of postcodes (368,995) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the LA1 2JR Postcode
Primary Schools
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Address: Slyne Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2JH
Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Armistead
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-05-11)
Distance: 0.45 miles
Contact: 0152465445
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School
Address: Torrisholme Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2RJ
Headteacher: Mrs Linda Pye
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-02-24)
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 0152464626
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Address: Aldrens Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2DU
Headteacher: Mr Stephen Belbin
Ofsted Rating: Special Measures (as of 2019-05-16)
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact:
Secondary Schools
Our Lady's Catholic College
Address: Morecambe Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2RX
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Seddon
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2021-09-24)
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 0152466689
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Address: Regent Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1SF
Headteacher: Mrs Jackie Cahalin
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding (as of 2009-07-02)
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact:
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Address: Regent Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1SF
Headteacher: Mr Christopher Beard
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-09-22)
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01524581661
Higher Schools
Lancaster and Morecambe College
Address: Morecambe Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2TY
Headteacher: Mr Wes Johnson
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2020-03-06)
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 0152466215
Myerscough College
Address: St Michael's Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 0RY
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Robinson
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-11-10)
Distance: 14.95 miles
Contact: 01995642222
Kendal College
Address: Milnthorpe Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AY
Headteacher: Mr Kelvin Nash
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2023-10-13)
Distance: 17.98 miles
Contact: 01539814700
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near LA1 2JR
LANCASTER DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 8 ALDRENS LANE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 2DU
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: :
GENIX HEALTHCARE LTD
Address: 338-342 LANCASTER ROAD, MORECAMBE, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6ND
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
LANCASTER ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 338-342 LANCASTER ROAD, MORECAMBE, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6ND
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
BAY DENTAL CARE
Address: 6 NEW STREET, LANCASTER, LA1 1EG
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
BAY DENTAL PARTNERSHIP
Address: 6 NEW STREET, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 1EG
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
PERPIGNAN WAY (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 12-14 PERPIGNAN WAY, ST. NICHOLAS ARCADES, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 1NE
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near LA1 2JR
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 2 BROADWAY, SKERTON, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 2BU
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 64558
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ASDA SUPERSTORE, OVANGLE ROAD, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 5JR
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 580790
KING'S CHEMIST
Address: 359 LANCASTER ROAD, TORRISHOLME, MORECAMBE, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6RL
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 410974
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 10 LANCASTER GATE, ST. NICHOLAS ARCADES, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 1NB
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 849195
BOOTS
Address: 14-16 LANCASTER GATE, ST. NICHOLAS ARCADES, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 1NB
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 64547
DALTON SQUARE PHARMACY
Address: 24-26 GREAT JOHN STREET, LANCASTER, LA1 1NG
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 32310
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near LA1 2JR
MOON & COXHILL LTD
Address: 306 LANCASTER ROAD, MORECAMBE, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6LY
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (LANCASTER)
Address: 14-16 CHEAPSIDE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 1LZ
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LANCASTER)
Address: 18-20 MARKET STREET, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 1HT
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
WELBOURNE OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 3 KING STREET, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 1JN
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: :
OPTIMUM COATINGS LTD
Address: 5 NEWGATE, WHITE LUND INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, MORECAMBE, LANCASHIRE, LA3 3PT
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (LANCASTER)
Address: 13-15 PENNY STREET, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 1UA
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near LA1 2JR
OWEN ROAD SURGERY
Address: 67 OWEN ROAD, SKERTON, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 2LG
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
SCALE HALL SURGERY
Address: 1 WEST DRIVE, SCALE HALL, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 5BY
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: :
KING STREET SURGERY
Address: 38 KING STREET, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 1RE
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 8 DALTON SQUARE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 1PN
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 551551
LANCASTER TOWN HALL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: LANCASTER TOWN HALL, DALTON SQUARE, LANCASTER, LA1 1PJ
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: :
QUEEN SQUARE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 2 QUEEN SQUARE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 1RP
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 843333
Transport Links near LA1 2JR
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: LA1 2JR
- Bare Lane
Bare Lane station, Bare Lane, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6LLDistance: 2.29 milesDriving Time: 5.65 minutes - Lancaster
Lancaster station, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5NWDistance: 2.58 milesDriving Time: 6.32 minutes - Morecambe
Morecambe station, Central Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 4DWDistance: 3.32 milesDriving Time: 8.12 minutes - Heysham Port
Heysham Port station, off Princess Alexandra Way, Heysham Port, Lancashire, LA3 2XEDistance: 5.85 milesDriving Time: 10.70 minutes - Carnforth
Carnforth station, Market Street, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9ETDistance: 8.78 milesDriving Time: 11.95 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near LA1 2JR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near LA1 2JR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the LA1 2JR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Morecambe and Lunesdale Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact David Morris |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the LA1 2JR Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Lancaster District Council and the County Council is Lancashire County Council.
Lancashire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Lancaster District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Lancaster District at the following link Lancaster District.How much is the Council Tax?
Lancaster District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Lancaster District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the LA1 2JR Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Lancashire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the LA1 2JR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Morecambe Road, LANCASTER, LA1 5JB | 1.14 miles | Directions from LA1 2JR to Aldi |
| Lidl, Caton Road, LANCASTER, LA1 1BS | 1.51 miles | Directions from LA1 2JR to Lidl |
| Asda, Ovangle Road, LANCASTER, LA1 5JR | 1.59 miles | Directions from LA1 2JR to Asda |
| Sainsburys, Cable Street, LANCASTER, LA1 1HH | 1.66 miles | Directions from LA1 2JR to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Perpignan Way, St. Nicholas Arcades, LANCASTER, LA1 1NE | 1.86 miles | Directions from LA1 2JR to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the LA1 2JR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Arndale Shopping Centre, Morecambe, LA4 5DH | 2.40 miles | Directions from LA1 2JR to Arndale Shopping Centre |
| Granada Service Area, Burton, Carnforth, LA6 1JF | 4.61 miles | Directions from LA1 2JR to Granada Service Area, Burton |
| Porton Service Area, Lancaster, LA2 9DU | 7.38 miles | Directions from LA1 2JR to Porton Service Area |
| Forton Serv., Lancaster Northbound, Lancaster, LA2 9DU | 7.39 miles | Directions from LA1 2JR to Forton Serv., Lancaster Northbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Caton Road, LANCASTER, LA1 3PE | 0.89 miles | Directions from LA1 2JR to McDonald's, Caton Road, LANCASTER, LA1 3PE |
| McDonald's, Morecambe Road, MORECAMBE, LA3 3AB | 0.94 miles | Directions from LA1 2JR to McDonald's, Morecambe Road, MORECAMBE, LA3 3AB |
| McDonald's, Cheapside, LANCASTER, LA1 1LZ | 1.14 miles | Directions from LA1 2JR to McDonald's, Cheapside, LANCASTER, LA1 1LZ |
| McDonald's, Anchorage Road, FLEETWOOD, FY7 6AE | 13.17 miles | Directions from LA1 2JR to McDonald's, Anchorage Road, FLEETWOOD, FY7 6AE |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Penny Street, LANCASTER, LA1 1XN | 1.36 miles | Directions from LA1 2JR to KFC Lancaster - Penny Street |
| KFC, Central Drive, MORECAMBE, LA4 4DW | 2.67 miles | Directions from LA1 2JR to KFC Morecambe - Marine Road |
| KFC, Lord Street, FLEETWOOD, FY7 6DT | 12.77 miles | Directions from LA1 2JR to KFC Fleetwood - Lord Street |
| KFC, Victoria Road West, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, FY5 3NE | 15.98 miles | Directions from LA1 2JR to KFC Cleveleys - Victoria Road |
| KFC, Coronation Way, Mill Farm Sports Village, Wesham, PRESTON, PR4 3JZ | 18.80 miles | Directions from LA1 2JR to KFC Wesham - Mill Farm Sports Village |