LA8 8LQ 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 (8LQ) 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 LQ.
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 8LQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the LA8 8LQ postcode is home to a bustling 21 residents!
It is situated within the post town of KENDAL within the old postal county of Westmorland.
LA8 8LQ is within the village of Crook.
The LA8 8LQ 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 8LQ
| Latitude | 54.3496284734 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.85779414226 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the LA8 8LQ Postcode?
Download Speeds For LA8 8LQ
| Average Mbps | 8.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 9.600 |
| Maximum Mbps | 14.870 |
LA8 8LQ has an average download speed of 8.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
149 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
1% of postcodes (11,671) have slower broadband speeds.
99% of postcodes (1,172,821) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For LA8 8LQ
| Average Mbps | 1.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1.200 |
LA8 8LQ has an average upload speed of 1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
5,883 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
1% of postcodes (12,367) have slower upload speeds.
98% of postcodes (1,166,391) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of LA8 8LQ Postcode
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near LA8 8LQ
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: ST. JOHNS HOUSE, LAKE ROAD, WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA, LA23 2EQ
Distance: 2.61 miles
Contact: :
ZEBRA DENTAL
Address: BERTRUM CHAMBERS, ELLERTHWAITE SQUARE, WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA, LA23 1DP
Distance: 2.73 miles
Contact: :
VICTORIA TERRACE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 26 VICTORIA TERRACE, VICTORIA STREET, WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA, LA23 1AB
Distance: 2.84 miles
Contact: :
ENTRY LANE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 25 ENTRY LANE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4NQ
Distance: 4.61 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 147 STRICKLANDGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4RF
Distance: 4.63 miles
Contact: :
SANDES AVENUE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 SANDES AVENUE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4LL
Distance: 4.68 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near LA8 8LQ
STAVELEY PHARMACY
Address: 6 MAIN STREET, STAVELEY, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA8 9LU
Distance: 2.53 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 821222
WINDERMERE HEALTH CENTRE PHARMACY LTD
Address: GOODLY DALE, WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA, LA23 2EG
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 443139
WINDERMER COMMUNITY PHARMACY LTD
Address: 16 CRESCENT ROAD, WINDERMERE, LA23 1DT
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 443417
BOOTS
Address: 10-12 CRESCENT ROAD, WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA, LA23 1EA
Distance: 2.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 443093
WELL
Address: 2 MAUDE STREET, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4QD
Distance: 4.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 720152
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 10,ELEPHANT YD, 66 STRICKLANDGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4PU
Distance: 4.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 720180
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near LA8 8LQ
BAGOT OPTICIANS (WINDERMERE)
Address: 15 VICTORIA STREET, WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA, LA23 1AB
Distance: 2.84 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL HEALTH AT HOME
Address: 94 WINDERMERE ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 5EZ
Distance: 4.08 miles
Contact: :
BAGOT OPTICIANS (KENDAL)
Address: 10 LIBRARY ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4QB
Distance: 4.61 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KENDAL)
Address: 10 ELEPHANT YARD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4NG
Distance: 4.63 miles
Contact: :
SPURRETT OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 90 STRICKLANDGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4PU
Distance: 4.65 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (KENDAL)
Address: 37 STRICKLANDGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4LT
Distance: 4.68 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near LA8 8LQ
DR BURNS P & PARTNERS
Address: STAVELEY SURGERY, 9 CROOK ROAD, STAVELEY, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA8 9NG
Distance: 2.28 miles
Contact: :
WINDERMERE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: GOODLEY DALE, WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA, LA23 2EG
Distance: 2.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 445159
ST. MARY'S SURGERY
Address: AMBLESIDE ROAD, WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA, LA23 1BA
Distance: 2.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 488484
MAUDE STREET SURGERY
Address: MAUDE STREET, KENDAL, LA9 4QE
Distance: 4.62 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 722124
CAPTAIN FRENCH SURGERY
Address: THE GILLINGGATE CENTRE, GILLINGGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4JE
Distance: 4.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 720241
CAPTAIN FRENCH SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: THE GILLINGGATE CENTRE, GILLINGGATE, KENDAL, LA9 4JE
Distance: 4.76 miles
Contact: :
Motorway Junctions near LA8 8LQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near LA8 8LQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the LA8 8LQ 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 8LQ 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 8LQ 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.
Libraries and Archives | Cumbria County CouncilWhat Popular Supermarkets are near the LA8 8LQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
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What Popular Restaurants are near the LA8 8LQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Granada Service Area, Burton, Carnforth, LA6 1JF | 15.76 miles | Directions from LA8 8LQ to Granada Service Area, Burton |
| Arndale Shopping Centre, Morecambe, LA4 5DH | 19.16 miles | Directions from LA8 8LQ to Arndale Shopping Centre |
| Penrith,a66 Penrith, Penrith, CA11 0DT | 21.05 miles | Directions from LA8 8LQ to Penrith,a66 Penrith |
| Hindpool Retail Park, Barrow In Furness, LA14 2PD | 22.26 miles | Directions from LA8 8LQ to Hindpool Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Stricklandgate, KENDAL, LA9 4LT | 4.68 miles | Directions from LA8 8LQ to McDonald's, Stricklandgate, KENDAL, LA9 4LT |
| McDonald's, M6, Killington, KENDAL, LA8 0NW | 9.29 miles | Directions from LA8 8LQ to McDonald's, M6, Killington, KENDAL, LA8 0NW |
| McDonald's, Morecambe Road, MORECAMBE, LA3 3AB | 19.84 miles | Directions from LA8 8LQ to McDonald's, Morecambe Road, MORECAMBE, LA3 3AB |
| McDonald's, Caton Road, LANCASTER, LA1 3PE | 19.93 miles | Directions from LA8 8LQ to McDonald's, Caton Road, LANCASTER, LA1 3PE |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Central Drive, MORECAMBE, LA4 4DW | 19.23 miles | Directions from LA8 8LQ to KFC Morecambe - Marine Road |
| KFC, Penny Street, LANCASTER, LA1 1XN | 21.09 miles | Directions from LA8 8LQ to KFC Lancaster - Penny Street |
| KFC, Hollywood Park, Hindpool Road, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, LA14 2NA | 22.29 miles | Directions from LA8 8LQ to KFC Barrow In Furness - Hollywood Retail Park |
| KFC, Lord Street, FLEETWOOD, FY7 6DT | 30.08 miles | Directions from LA8 8LQ to KFC Fleetwood - Lord Street |
| KFC, Victoria Road West, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, FY5 3NE | 33.46 miles | Directions from LA8 8LQ to KFC Cleveleys - Victoria Road |