LA16 Postcode District
LA16 is the Postcode District for Askam-In-Furness in Cumbria
The LA16 postcode district is located in the LA Lancaster postal area, LA16 has a population of 3,248 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 3.01 square miles (7.79 square kilometres or 1,924.96 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of LA16. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of LA16
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District overview
The primary settlement in the LA16 postcode district is Askam-in-Furness, located in the county of Cumbria. There are also other significant settlements in the district, but they are not mentioned as they represent a small proportion of the data. The most significant Postal Town in the district is also Askam-in-Furness. Please note that this description does not include specific counts or data.
There are 1 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector LA16 7, covers Askam-In-Furness in Cumbria.
The post town for this district is ASKAM-IN-FURNESS.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Westmorland and Furness area with a total of 112 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dalton-in-Furness | 2.29 | SSE |
| Millom | 3.42 | WNW |
| Ulverston | 4.25 | E |
| Barrow-in-Furness | 5.46 | SSW |
| Broughton in Furness | 6.17 | N |
| Grange-over-Sands | 11.58 | E |
| Heysham | 15.71 | SE |
| Morecambe | 15.74 | ESE |
| Bowness-on-Windermere | 16.57 | NE |
| Windermere | 17.70 | NE |
| Carnforth | 17.90 | ESE |
| Lancaster | 18.63 | ESE |
| Ambleside | 19.36 | NNE |
| Fleetwood | 20.10 | SSE |
| Kendal | 20.68 | ENE |
| Cleveleys | 22.01 | SSE |
| Thornton | 23.38 | SSE |
| Egremont | 24.29 | NNW |
| Kirkby Lonsdale | 24.33 | E |
| Poulton-le-Fylde | 25.06 | SSE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 109
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASKAM-IN-FURNESS | ASKAM-IN-FURNESS | LA16 7 | 106 |
| ASKAM-IN-FURNESS | ASKAM-IN-FURNESS | LA16 7 | 2 |
| ASKAM-IN-FURNESS | ASKAM-IN-FURNESS | LA16 7 | 1 |
Street list for LA16
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| VULCAN CLOSE | 25 |
| STEEL STREET | 23 |
| SUN STREET | 21 |
| HIGH DUDDON CLOSE | 17 |
| ALEXANDER PLACE | 16 |
| BROUGHTON CLOSE | 9 |
| JAMES STREET | 8 |
| LOTS ROAD | 8 |
| BEACH STREET | 7 |
| VICTORIA STREET | 7 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 127 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 |
| Public order | 23 |
| Other crime | 13 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUKE STREET | ASKAM IN FURNESS | 8 | LA16 7AD | View map |
Schools in the district
Askam Village School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Lots Road , Askam-in-furness
Postcode: LA16 7DA
Headteacher: Mrs Fiona Newton (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Kirkby Road , Ireleth , Askam-in-Furness
Postcode: LA16 7EY
Headteacher: Mrs Rachael McFarlane (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Askam Surgery | 2 PARKLANDS DRIVE, ASKAM-IN-FURNESS, LA16 7JP | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £383,111 | 22 | £312,595 | 21 | £370,005 | 19 | £314,794 | 17 |
| Semi-detached | £243,118 | 17 | £256,086 | 11 | £222,355 | 19 | £219,059 | 23 |
| Terraced | £137,606 | 26 | £126,664 | 18 | £114,266 | 28 | £119,443 | 37 |
| Flats | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Askam
CRS Code: ASK
Operator: NT
Line: Cumbrian Coast line
Company: Northern
Accessible motorway junctions
M6 J36
Average Driving Time from within the district: 34.83
Average Driving Distance: 30.00
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 109
M6 J35
Average Driving Time from within the district: 42.42
Average Driving Distance: 37.85
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 109
M6 J34
Average Driving Time from within the district: 46.48
Average Driving Distance: 42.06
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 109
M6 J33
Average Driving Time from within the district: 52.71
Average Driving Distance: 48.52
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 109
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| LA16 7 | Barrow In Furness Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| L | A | 1 | 6 | - | X | X | X |
| L | A | 1 | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The LA16 postal code covers the settlement of ASKAM-IN-FURNESS.
The postcode area has a boundary with The Irish Sea.
The LA16 Postcode shares a border with LA17 (KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS, Grizebeck, Soutergate).
Maps and visuals
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