LA8 8AL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (LA8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8AL) 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 LA8.
- Postal Sector. In our case LA8 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case AL.
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 LA8 8AL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 11 individuals call the LA8 8AL postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of KENDAL within the old postal county of Westmorland.
LA8 8AL is within the village of Brigsteer.
The LA8 8AL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for LA8 8AL
| Latitude | 54.3002933865 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.80204778743 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the LA8 8AL Postcode?
Download Speeds For LA8 8AL
| Average Mbps | 143.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 80.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 550.000 |
LA8 8AL has an average download speed of 143.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
400 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
89% of postcodes (1,050,252) have slower broadband speeds.
11% of postcodes (133,989) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For LA8 8AL
| Average Mbps | 25.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 75.000 |
LA8 8AL has an average upload speed of 25.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
330 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
97% of postcodes (1,152,529) have slower upload speeds.
3% of postcodes (31,782) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of LA8 8AL Postcode
England Primary Schools
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Address: St Mark's CofE Primary School, Oxenholme Lane, Natland, Natland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7QH
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: 01539560719
Crosthwaite CofE School
Address: Crosthwaite CofE School, Crosthwaite, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8HT
Distance: 2.46 miles
Contact: 01539568471
Ghyllside Primary School
Address: Ghyllside Primary School, Gillinggate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4JB
Distance: 2.59 miles
Contact: 01539814930
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near LA8 8AL
BRIDGE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 14 MILNTHORPE ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 5AS
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL ANGEL
Address: 61 HIGHGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4ED
Distance: 2.84 miles
Contact: :
MORECAMBE BAY HOSPITALS NHS
Address: WESTMORLAND GENERAL HOSPITAL, BURTON ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 7RG
Distance: 2.87 miles
Contact: :
ENTRY LANE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 25 ENTRY LANE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4NQ
Distance: 2.89 miles
Contact: :
UNIT 15A (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: UNIT 15A, WESTMORLAND SHOPPING CENTRE, KENDAL, LA9 4LR
Distance: 2.99 miles
Contact: :
STRAMONGATE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 18 STRAMONGATE, KENDAL, LA9 4BN
Distance: 3.02 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near LA8 8AL
GILLINGGATE PHARMACY
Address: CAPTAIN FRENCH SURGERY, GILLINGGATE, KENDAL, LA9 4JE
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 720461
WELL
Address: HELME CHASE SURGERY, BURTON ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 7HR
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 737953
WELL
Address: 132 HIGHGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4HE
Distance: 2.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 720249
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: BURTON ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 7JA
Distance: 2.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 742410
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 10,ELEPHANT YD, 66 STRICKLANDGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4PU
Distance: 3.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 720180
WELL
Address: 2 MAUDE STREET, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4QD
Distance: 3.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 720152
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near LA8 8AL
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KENDAL)
Address: 10 ELEPHANT YARD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4NG
Distance: 2.90 miles
Contact: :
BAGOT OPTICIANS (KENDAL)
Address: 10 LIBRARY ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4QB
Distance: 2.90 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (KENDAL)
Address: 37 STRICKLANDGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4LT
Distance: 2.98 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL HEALTH AT HOME
Address: 94 WINDERMERE ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 5EZ
Distance: 2.98 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (KENDAL)
Address: UNIT SU9, WESTMORLAND SHOPPING CENTRE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4LR
Distance: 2.99 miles
Contact: :
SPURRETT OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 90 STRICKLANDGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4PU
Distance: 3.00 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near LA8 8AL
CAPTAIN FRENCH SURGERY
Address: THE GILLINGGATE CENTRE, GILLINGGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4JE
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 720241
CAPTAIN FRENCH SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: THE GILLINGGATE CENTRE, GILLINGGATE, KENDAL, LA9 4JE
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: :
THE JAMES COCHRANE PRACT.
Address: BURTON ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 7HR
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 718080
MAUDE STREET SURGERY
Address: MAUDE STREET, KENDAL, LA9 4QE
Distance: 3.01 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 722124
STATION HOUSE SURGERY
Address: STATION ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 6SA
Distance: 3.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 722660
DR BURNS P & PARTNERS
Address: STAVELEY SURGERY, 9 CROOK ROAD, STAVELEY, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA8 9NG
Distance: 5.10 miles
Contact: :
Motorway Junctions near LA8 8AL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near LA8 8AL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the LA8 8AL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Tim Farron |
| Political Party | Liberal Democrat |
What Council is the LA8 8AL Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is South Lakeland District Council and the County Council is Cumbria County Council.
Cumbria County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
South Lakeland District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for South Lakeland District at the following link South Lakeland District.How much is the Council Tax?
South Lakeland 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 South Lakeland 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 LA8 8AL Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Cumbria 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 LA8 8AL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Burton Road, KENDAL, LA9 7JA | 4.47 miles | Directions from LA8 8AL to Asda |
| Iceland, Highgate, KENDAL, LA9 4ED | 4.55 miles | Directions from LA8 8AL to Iceland |
| Sainsburys, Shap Road, KENDAL, LA9 6DL | 5.90 miles | Directions from LA8 8AL to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Queen Katherines Avenue, KENDAL, LA9 6DU | 6.36 miles | Directions from LA8 8AL to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Queen Katherines Avenue, KENDAL, LA9 6DU | 6.36 miles | Directions from LA8 8AL to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the LA8 8AL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Granada Service Area, Burton, Carnforth, LA6 1JF | 12.01 miles | Directions from LA8 8AL to Granada Service Area, Burton |
| Arndale Shopping Centre, Morecambe, LA4 5DH | 15.96 miles | Directions from LA8 8AL to Arndale Shopping Centre |
| Porton Service Area, Lancaster, LA2 9DU | 23.42 miles | Directions from LA8 8AL to Porton Service Area |
| Forton Serv., Lancaster Northbound, Lancaster, LA2 9DU | 23.44 miles | Directions from LA8 8AL to Forton Serv., Lancaster Northbound |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Stricklandgate, KENDAL, LA9 4LT | 2.98 miles | Directions from LA8 8AL to McDonald's, Stricklandgate, KENDAL, LA9 4LT |
| McDonald's, M6, Killington, KENDAL, LA8 0NW | 6.79 miles | Directions from LA8 8AL to McDonald's, M6, Killington, KENDAL, LA8 0NW |
| McDonald's, Caton Road, LANCASTER, LA1 3PE | 16.33 miles | Directions from LA8 8AL to McDonald's, Caton Road, LANCASTER, LA1 3PE |
| McDonald's, Morecambe Road, MORECAMBE, LA3 3AB | 16.45 miles | Directions from LA8 8AL to McDonald's, Morecambe Road, MORECAMBE, LA3 3AB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Central Drive, MORECAMBE, LA4 4DW | 16.08 miles | Directions from LA8 8AL to KFC Morecambe - Marine Road |
| KFC, Penny Street, LANCASTER, LA1 1XN | 17.55 miles | Directions from LA8 8AL to KFC Lancaster - Penny Street |
| KFC, Lord Street, FLEETWOOD, FY7 6DT | 27.37 miles | Directions from LA8 8AL to KFC Fleetwood - Lord Street |
| KFC, Victoria Road West, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, FY5 3NE | 30.77 miles | Directions from LA8 8AL to KFC Cleveleys - Victoria Road |
| KFC, Devonshire Road, BLACKPOOL, FY3 8AU | 34.24 miles | Directions from LA8 8AL to KFC Blackpool - Devonshire Road |