LA2 8BS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (LA2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8BS) 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 LA2.
- Postal Sector. In our case LA2 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BS.
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 LA2 8BS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is LANCASTER DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the LA2 8BS postcode have the street address of Town Head.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the LA2 8BS postcode is home to a bustling 52 residents!
It is situated within the post town of LANCASTER within the old postal county of Lancashire.
LA2 8BS is within the village of Austwick.
The LA2 8BS postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in LA2 8BS are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in LA2 8BS are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for LA2 8BS
| Latitude | 54.115216777 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.35373439783 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for LA2 8BS
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Weather Forecast for LA2 8BS
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 7.00% | WSW 4 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 51.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 53.00% | S 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 53.00% | S 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 56.00% | S 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 78.00% | S 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 90.00% | S 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 92.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 79.00% | S 11 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 56.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 46.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | SE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 9.00% | N 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 4 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | N 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the LA2 8BS Postcode?
Download Speeds For LA2 8BS
| Average Mbps | 564.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1000.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1000.000 |
LA2 8BS has an average download speed of 564.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
100% of postcodes (1,184,034) have slower broadband speeds.
0% of postcodes (606) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For LA2 8BS
| Average Mbps | 553.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1000.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1000.000 |
LA2 8BS has an average upload speed of 553.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
100% of postcodes (1,184,165) have slower upload speeds.
0% of postcodes (474) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of LA2 8BS Postcode
England Primary Schools
Austwick Church of England VA Primary School
Address: Austwick Church of England VA Primary School, Austwick, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 8BN
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 01524251366
Clapham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Clapham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, The Green, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 8EJ
Distance: 1.56 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near LA2 8BS
SETTLE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: TOWN HEAD, SETTLE, BD24 9HZ
Distance: 4.37 miles
Contact: :
OASIS DENTAL CARE LTD
Address: STATION ROAD, SETTLE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, BD24 9AA
Distance: 4.48 miles
Contact: :
ASHFIELD HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 66 MAIN STREET, BENTHAM, LANCASTER, LA2 7HZ
Distance: 6.50 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 6-8 CHAPEL LANE, KIRKBY LONSDALE, CARNFORTH, LANCASHIRE, LA6 2AL
Distance: 11.55 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 18 EAST STREET, GARGRAVE, SKIPTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, BD23 3RS
Distance: 13.65 miles
Contact: :
THE CENTRAL DALES PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, THE HOLME, HAWES, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL8 3QR
Distance: 14.52 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near LA2 8BS
BOOTS
Address: 36 MARKET PLACE, SETTLE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, BD24 9ED
Distance: 4.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01729 822539
INGLETON PHARMACY
Address: BANK VIEW, 37 MAIN STREET, INGLETON, CARNFORTH, LANCASHIRE, LA6 3EH
Distance: 5.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 241154
WELL
Address: STAFFORD HOUSE, MAIN STREET, BENTHAM, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA2 7HL
Distance: 6.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 261733
BOOTS
Address: 2-4 MARKET SQUARE, KIRKBY LONSDALE, CARNFORTH, LANCASHIRE, LA6 2AN
Distance: 11.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 271258
GARGRAVE PHARMACY
Address: 36 HIGH STREET, GARGRAVE, SKIPTON, NORTH YORKSHIRE, BD23 3RB
Distance: 13.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01756 749324
J & E HOGG LTD
Address: MARKET PLACE, HAWES, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL8 3QX
Distance: 14.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01969 667213
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near LA2 8BS
N. P. SHER - SETTLE
Address: 1 KIRKGATE, SETTLE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, BD24 9DX
Distance: 4.45 miles
Contact: :
COLLINGE OPTICIANS
Address: 12 MARKET STREET, KIRKBY LONSDALE, CARNFORTH, LANCASHIRE, LA6 2AU
Distance: 11.59 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (BARNOLDSWICK)
Address: 45 ALBERT ROAD, BARNOLDSWICK, LANCASHIRE, BB18 5AA
Distance: 15.31 miles
Contact: :
JAMES BONTOFT OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 23-25 RAINHALL ROAD, BARNOLDSWICK, LANCASHIRE, BB18 5DR
Distance: 15.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01282 853223
S & K BUTTERFIELD LTD - CARNFORTH
Address: 46C MARKET STREET, CARNFORTH, LANCASHIRE, LA5 9LB
Distance: 16.75 miles
Contact: :
OPTIC EXPRESS
Address: 22-24 KING STREET, CLITHEROE, LANCASHIRE, BB7 2EP
Distance: 16.81 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near LA2 8BS
TOWNHEAD SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: TOWN HEAD, SETTLE, BD24 9JA
Distance: 4.38 miles
Contact: :
TOWNHEAD SURGERY
Address: TOWN HEAD, SETTLE, NORTH YORKSHIRE, BD24 9JA
Distance: 4.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01729 822611
BRANCH SURGERY
Address: THE SURGERY, HIGH STREET, INGLETON, CARNFORTH, LANCASHIRE, LA6 3AB
Distance: 5.28 miles
Contact: :
BENTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: GRASMERE DRIVE, HIGH BENTHAM, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA2 7JP
Distance: 6.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 261202
HELLIFIELD SURGERY
Address: THE OLD CO-OP HALL, MAIN STREET, HELLIFIELD, NORTH YORKSHIRE, BD23 4JY
Distance: 9.31 miles
Contact: :
SLAIDBURN HEALTH CENTRE
Address: TOWNEND, SLAIDBURN, CLITHEROE, BB7 3EP
Distance: 10.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01200 413640
Transport Links near LA2 8BS
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: LA2 8BS
- Clapham (North Yorkshire)
Clapham station, Station Road, near Clapham, North Yorkshire, LA2 8ESDistance: 3.05 milesDriving Time: 4.12 minutes - Giggleswick
Giggleswick station, off A65, Giggleswick, North Yorkshire, BD24 0EADistance: 4.84 milesDriving Time: 6.15 minutes - Settle
Settle station, Station Road, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 9AADistance: 5.37 milesDriving Time: 7.74 minutes - Horton-in-Ribblesdale
Horton-in-Ribblesdale station, Station Road, Horton-in-Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, BD24 0HHDistance: 5.72 milesDriving Time: 7.68 minutes - Ribblehead
Ribblehead station, Low Sleights Road, near Ingleton, North Yorkshire, LA6 3ASDistance: 11.09 milesDriving Time: 14.41 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near LA2 8BS
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near LA2 8BS
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the LA2 8BS Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Skipton and Ripon Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Julian Smith |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the LA2 8BS Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Craven District Council and the County Council is North Yorkshire County Council.
North Yorkshire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Craven District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Craven District at the following link Craven District.How much is the Council Tax?
Craven 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 Craven District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the LA2 8BS Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of North Yorkshire 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.
Libraries | North Yorkshire County CouncilHouse Sales in LA2 8BS
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £465,000 | £465,000 | £465,000 | 1 |
| 2011 | £372,500 | £372,500 | £372,500 | 1 |
| 2012 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 | 1 |
| 2015 | £479,000 | £479,000 | £479,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £400,000 | £525,000 | £462,500 | 2 |
| 2019 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £278,000 | £265,000 | £271,500 | 2 |
| 2023 | £485,000 | £485,000 | £485,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the LA2 8BS Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the LA2 8BS Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
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What Popular Restaurants are near the LA2 8BS Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| A65/a59 Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1UD | 16.29 miles | Directions from LA2 8BS to A65/a59 Gargrave Road |
| Granada Service Area, Burton, Carnforth, LA6 1JF | 16.78 miles | Directions from LA2 8BS to Granada Service Area, Burton |
| Porton Service Area, Lancaster, LA2 9DU | 19.59 miles | Directions from LA2 8BS to Porton Service Area |
| Forton Serv., Lancaster Northbound, Lancaster, LA2 9DU | 19.67 miles | Directions from LA2 8BS to Forton Serv., Lancaster Northbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, M6, Killington, KENDAL, LA8 0NW | 17.81 miles | Directions from LA2 8BS to McDonald's, M6, Killington, KENDAL, LA8 0NW |
| McDonald's, Millennium Road, Airedale Business Centre, SKIPTON, BD23 2TZ | 18.21 miles | Directions from LA2 8BS to McDonald's, Millennium Road, Airedale Business Centre, SKIPTON, BD23 2TZ |
| McDonald's, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road, Barrow, CLITHEROE, BB7 9WF | 19.04 miles | Directions from LA2 8BS to McDonald's, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road, Barrow, CLITHEROE, BB7 9WF |
| McDonald's, North Valley Retail Park, North Valley Road, COLNE, BB8 9HH | 19.14 miles | Directions from LA2 8BS to McDonald's, North Valley Retail Park, North Valley Road, COLNE, BB8 9HH |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road, Barrow, CLITHEROE, BB7 9WF | 19.04 miles | Directions from LA2 8BS to KFC Clitheroe - Barrow Brook |
| KFC, North Valley Road, COLNE, BB8 9DR | 19.13 miles | Directions from LA2 8BS to KFC Colne - North Valley Road |
| KFC, Colne Road, BURNLEY, BB10 1DY | 22.06 miles | Directions from LA2 8BS to KFC Burnley - Colne Road |
| KFC, Hyndburn Road, Church, ACCRINGTON, BB5 4EQ | 24.81 miles | Directions from LA2 8BS to KFC Accrington - Hyndburn Road |
| KFC, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 25.20 miles | Directions from LA2 8BS to KFC Blackburn - Whitebirk Roundabout |