The LA8 8 Levens Postcode Sector
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The LA8 8 postcode sector is within the county of Cumbria.
According to the 2021 Census, the LA8 8 postcode sector is home to 2,747 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 175 already in use, that leaves 225 potentially available.
The largest settlement in the LA8 8 postal code is Levens followed by Crosthwaite, and Underbarrow.
The LA8 8 Postcode shares a border with LA9 7 (KENDAL, Oxenholme, Natland), LA11 6 (GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, Lindale, Cartmel), LA23 3 (Bowness-on-Windermere, WINDERMERE, Winster), LA7 7 (MILNTHORPE, Storth, Heversham), LA8 0 (Endmoor, Old Hutton, New Hutton), LA8 9 (Staveley, Selside, Burneside) and LA9 5 (KENDAL).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of KENDAL.
- LA8 8 is in the LA8 district, within the LA Lancaster area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Levens Scale Payment Delivery Office, Kendal Delivery Office.
- Area: 32.35 sq mi (83.78 km² / 20,702.31 acres).
- Crossed by the A590 major road.
- Waterways include River Kent, Lancaster Canal, River Gilpin.
Street list for LA8 8
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| HAWES LANE | 19 |
| CROOK ROAD B5284 | 19 |
| MAIN STREET | 14 |
| NANNYPIE LANE | 11 |
| DOBBY LANE | 6 |
| SAMPOOL LANE | 6 |
| BROOM GARTH END LANE | 5 |
| CROOKED GATE | 5 |
| OLD ROAD | 5 |
| MEADOW WOOD | 5 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 |
| Drugs | 22 |
| Other theft | 22 |
| Public order | 18 |
| Burglary | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Other crime | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
Crosthwaite CofE School
Voluntary aided school
Crosthwaite, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8HT
Head: Mr Matthew Jessop
Ofsted: Outstanding
Inspection: 2023-01-18
Pupils: 96
Levens CofE School
Voluntary controlled school
Church Road Levens, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8PU
Head: Mrs Jane Farraday
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-01-31
Pupils: 94
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
Settlements within the sector
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £570,036 | 14 | £614,167 | 15 | £706,287 | 17 | £624,283 | 15 |
| Semi-detached | £387,672 | 9 | £389,605 | 10 | £361,950 | 10 | £258,542 | 6 |
| Terraced | £300,450 | 5 | £355,733 | 10 | £347,772 | 8 | £519,600 | 5 |
| Flats | £239,314 | 6 | £118,340 | 3 | £193,409 | 5 | £187,500 | 2 |
Important postcodes and buildings
LA8 8PU is the postcode for Levens C of E School, Levens
Administrative coverage
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Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions within or around this postcode sector.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
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| Sizergh Castle and Garden | Historic Properties | Historic House / House and Garden / Palace | View map |
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