LA2 9QW 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 (9QW) 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 9.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QW.
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 9QW 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 9QW postcode have the street address of Hornby Road
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 11 individuals call the LA2 9QW postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of LANCASTER within the old postal county of Lancashire.
LA2 9QW is within the village of Caton.
The LA2 9QW postcode area is composed of 55.56% residential properties, 44.44% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in LA2 9QW are maisonettes. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these maisonettes, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced. Of these houses, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in LA2 9QW are privately rented with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
None Domestic Buildings in LA2 9QW fall under these categories: Shops, Clinic and Hospitals And Homes.
Shops include 3, Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd 5-11, and Boots The Chemist 15, Hornby Road.
Clinic include Caton Health Centre, Hornby Road.
Hospitals And Homes include Caton Health Centre, Hornby Road.
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LA2 9QW: Points of Interest
The Co-operative
The Co-operative is a large-scale supermarket offering a wide range of products located at 5-11 Hornby Road, Caton, Lancaster, LA2 9QW.
BOOTS
BOOTS is a retail outlet located at 15 Hornby Road, Caton, Lancaster, LA2 9QW.
The Old Post Office Cafe
The Old Post Office Cafe is an establishment offering meals and refreshments located at 3 Hornby Road, Caton, Lancaster, LA2 9QW.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 55.56% |
| Commercial | 44.44% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for LA2 9QW
The telephone area code for LA2 9QW is 01524 Lancaster.
Map Coordinates for LA2 9QW
| Latitude | 54.0763631779 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.71714828081 |
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Weather Forecast for LA2 9QW
Thu 18th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 84.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 50.00% | W 16 mph |
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 4.00% | 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 | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | 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 | 7.0°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) | 7.00% | NW 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 4 mph |
Sun 21st Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 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 | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 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) | 9.00% | N 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | NE 4 mph |
Mon 22nd Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 8.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 6.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°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 | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the LA2 9QW Postcode?
Download Speeds For LA2 9QW
| Average Mbps | 48.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 39.800 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.670 |
LA2 9QW has an average download speed of 48.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,398 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
25% of postcodes (291,079) have slower broadband speeds.
75% of postcodes (892,164) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For LA2 9QW
| Average Mbps | 11.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
LA2 9QW has an average upload speed of 11.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,339 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
35% of postcodes (414,480) have slower upload speeds.
64% of postcodes (760,822) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the LA2 9QW Postcode
Primary Schools
Caton Primary School
Address: Broadacre, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 9NH
Headteacher: Ms Gail Bowskill
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-05-16)
Distance: 0.44 miles
Contact: 01524770104
Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Address: Moorside Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 9PJ
Headteacher: Mr Ian Gittins
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-05-05)
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: 01524770241
St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School
Address: Pennystone Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 6QE
Headteacher: Mr Mark Curwen
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2020-01-16)
Distance: 2.93 miles
Contact: 01524811230
Secondary Schools
Carnforth High School
Address: Kellet Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9LS
Headteacher: Mrs Victoria Michael
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2017-02-08)
Distance: 4.56 miles
Contact:
Carnforth High School
Address: Kellet Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9LS
Headteacher: Mr Tim Iddon
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-12-09)
Distance: 4.56 miles
Contact: 01524732424
Central Lancaster High School
Address: Crag Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3LS
Headteacher: Mr John Cowper
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-09-27)
Distance: 4.80 miles
Contact: 0152432636
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: 7.60 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: 15.73 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: 16.81 miles
Contact: 01539814700
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near LA2 9QW
REDBRIDGE ASSOCIATES LIMITED (SMART DENTAL CARE)
Address: LANCASTER FARMS, STONE ROW HEAD, LANCASTER, LA1 3QZ
Distance: 2.76 miles
Contact: :
LANCASTER DENTAL CLINIC
Address: 8 ALDRENS LANE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 2DU
Distance: 3.55 miles
Contact: :
3A
Address: GREAT JOHN STREET, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 1NQ
Distance: 3.79 miles
Contact: :
PERPIGNAN WAY (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 12-14 PERPIGNAN WAY, ST. NICHOLAS ARCADES, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 1NE
Distance: 3.80 miles
Contact: :
BROCK STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 8 BROCK STREET, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 1UU
Distance: 3.87 miles
Contact: :
SHIMMIN & ASSOCIATES
Address: 1-7 MARKETGATE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 1JF
Distance: 3.92 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near LA2 9QW
BOOTS
Address: 15 HORNBY ROAD, CATON, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA2 9QW
Distance: 0.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 770335
HALTON PHARMACY
Address: 110 HIGH ROAD, HALTON, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA2 6PU
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 812149
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 2 BROADWAY, SKERTON, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 2BU
Distance: 3.50 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 64558
SLYNE PHARMACY
Address: 2 MANOR ROAD, SLYNE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA2 6JY
Distance: 3.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 825269
WELL
Address: MAIN ROAD, BOLTON-LE-SANDS, CARNFORTH, LANCASHIRE, LA5 8DH
Distance: 3.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 822149
DALTON SQUARE PHARMACY
Address: 24-26 GREAT JOHN STREET, LANCASTER, LA1 1NG
Distance: 3.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 32310
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near LA2 9QW
SPECSAVERS (LANCASTER)
Address: 14-16 CHEAPSIDE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 1LZ
Distance: 3.85 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (LANCASTER)
Address: 13-15 PENNY STREET, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 1UA
Distance: 3.87 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (LANCASTER)
Address: 18-20 MARKET STREET, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 1HT
Distance: 3.89 miles
Contact: :
WELBOURNE OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 3 KING STREET, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 1JN
Distance: 3.97 miles
Contact: :
S & K BUTTERFIELD LTD - CARNFORTH
Address: 46C MARKET STREET, CARNFORTH, LANCASHIRE, LA5 9LB
Distance: 4.14 miles
Contact: :
PHILIP JONES OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 15 MARKET STREET, CARNFORTH, LANCASHIRE, LA5 9JX
Distance: 4.19 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near LA2 9QW
CATON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: HORNBY ROAD, CATON, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA2 9QW
Distance: 0.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 770718
CATON HEALTH CENTRE
Address: HORNBY ROAD, CATON, LANCASTER, LA2 9QW
Distance: 0.00 miles
Contact: :
HALTON SURGERY
Address: 110 HIGH ROAD, HALTON, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA2 6PU
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
OWEN ROAD SURGERY
Address: 67 OWEN ROAD, SKERTON, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 2LG
Distance: 3.62 miles
Contact: :
BOLTON-LE-SANDS SURGERY
Address: BROOKFIELD SURGERY, MAIN ROAD, BOLTON LE SANDS, CARNFORTH, LA5 8DH
Distance: 3.63 miles
Contact: :
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 8 DALTON SQUARE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 1PN
Distance: 3.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01524 551551
Transport Links near LA2 9QW
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: LA2 9QW
- Lancaster
Lancaster station, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5NWDistance: 5.48 milesDriving Time: 10.22 minutes - Carnforth
Carnforth station, Market Street, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9ETDistance: 5.97 milesDriving Time: 10.74 minutes - Bare Lane
Bare Lane station, Bare Lane, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6LLDistance: 6.65 milesDriving Time: 10.16 minutes - Wennington
Wennington station, off B6480, Wennington, Lancashire, LA2 8PBDistance: 6.93 milesDriving Time: 9.28 minutes - Morecambe
Morecambe station, Central Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 4DWDistance: 7.36 milesDriving Time: 11.64 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near LA2 9QW
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near LA2 9QW
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the LA2 9QW Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Lancaster and Fleetwood Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Cat Smith |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the LA2 9QW 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 LA2 9QW 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.
Libraries - Lancashire County CouncilHouse Sales in LA2 9QW
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | £232,500 | £232,500 | £232,500 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the LA2 9QW Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Caton Road, LANCASTER, LA1 1BS | 5.64 miles | Directions from LA2 9QW to Lidl |
| Sainsburys, Cable Street, LANCASTER, LA1 1HH | 6.08 miles | Directions from LA2 9QW to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Perpignan Way, St. Nicholas Arcades, LANCASTER, LA1 1NE | 6.10 miles | Directions from LA2 9QW to Iceland |
| Tesco, Lodge Quarry, CARNFORTH, LA5 9DW | 6.64 miles | Directions from LA2 9QW to Tesco |
| Aldi, Aldcliffe Road, LANCASTER, LA1 1UJ | 6.66 miles | Directions from LA2 9QW to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the LA2 9QW Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Granada Service Area, Burton, Carnforth, LA6 1JF | 4.08 miles | Directions from LA2 9QW to Granada Service Area, Burton |
| Arndale Shopping Centre, Morecambe, LA4 5DH | 6.06 miles | Directions from LA2 9QW to Arndale Shopping Centre |
| Porton Service Area, Lancaster, LA2 9DU | 8.10 miles | Directions from LA2 9QW to Porton Service Area |
| Forton Serv., Lancaster Northbound, Lancaster, LA2 9DU | 8.14 miles | Directions from LA2 9QW to Forton Serv., Lancaster Northbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Caton Road, LANCASTER, LA1 3PE | 2.95 miles | Directions from LA2 9QW to McDonald's, Caton Road, LANCASTER, LA1 3PE |
| McDonald's, Cheapside, LANCASTER, LA1 1LZ | 3.85 miles | Directions from LA2 9QW to McDonald's, Cheapside, LANCASTER, LA1 1LZ |
| McDonald's, Morecambe Road, MORECAMBE, LA3 3AB | 4.73 miles | Directions from LA2 9QW to McDonald's, Morecambe Road, MORECAMBE, LA3 3AB |
| McDonald's, Anchorage Road, FLEETWOOD, FY7 6AE | 16.30 miles | Directions from LA2 9QW to McDonald's, Anchorage Road, FLEETWOOD, FY7 6AE |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Penny Street, LANCASTER, LA1 1XN | 3.95 miles | Directions from LA2 9QW to KFC Lancaster - Penny Street |
| KFC, Central Drive, MORECAMBE, LA4 4DW | 6.35 miles | Directions from LA2 9QW to KFC Morecambe - Marine Road |
| KFC, Lord Street, FLEETWOOD, FY7 6DT | 15.94 miles | Directions from LA2 9QW to KFC Fleetwood - Lord Street |
| KFC, Victoria Road West, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, FY5 3NE | 18.96 miles | Directions from LA2 9QW to KFC Cleveleys - Victoria Road |
| KFC, Coronation Way, Mill Farm Sports Village, Wesham, PRESTON, PR4 3JZ | 20.53 miles | Directions from LA2 9QW to KFC Wesham - Mill Farm Sports Village |