LA8 9JA 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 (9JA) 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 9.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case JA.
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 9JA 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 9JA postcode is home to a bustling 42 residents!
It is situated within the post town of KENDAL within the old postal county of Westmorland.
LA8 9JA is within the village of Staveley.
The LA8 9JA postcode area is composed of 87.5% residential properties, 12.5% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
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LA8 9JA: Points of Interest
Plantation Filling Station
Plantation Filling Station is a retail outlet located at Plantation Filling Station, Plantation Bridge, Kendal, LA8 9JA.
Rahmath Traders Limited
Rahmath Traders Limited is a retail outlet located at Plantation Filling Station, Plantation Bridge, Kendal, LA8 9JA.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 87.5% |
| Commercial | 12.5% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for LA8 9JA
| Latitude | 54.3646205418 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.79736030819 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the LA8 9JA Postcode?
Download Speeds For LA8 9JA
| Average Mbps | 64.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 68.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 79.670 |
LA8 9JA has an average download speed of 64 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,167 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
43% of postcodes (511,907) have slower broadband speeds.
57% of postcodes (671,567) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For LA8 9JA
| Average Mbps | 17.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
LA8 9JA has an average upload speed of 17.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,680 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
84% of postcodes (993,540) have slower upload speeds.
16% of postcodes (184,421) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of LA8 9JA Postcode
England Primary Schools
St Thomas's CofE Primary School
Address: St Thomas's CofE Primary School, Kendal Green, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5PP
Distance: 2.60 miles
Contact: 01539737373
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Address: St Oswald's CofE Primary School, Howgill Close, Burneside, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6QR
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01539738185
Staveley CofE School
Address: Staveley CofE School, Brow Lane, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PH
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01539821218
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near LA8 9JA
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 147 STRICKLANDGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4RF
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: :
SANDES AVENUE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 5 SANDES AVENUE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4LL
Distance: 3.11 miles
Contact: :
ENTRY LANE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 25 ENTRY LANE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4NQ
Distance: 3.16 miles
Contact: :
UNIT 15A (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: UNIT 15A, WESTMORLAND SHOPPING CENTRE, KENDAL, LA9 4LR
Distance: 3.20 miles
Contact: :
KENDAL DENTAL CARE LTD
Address: 56 STRAMONGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4BD
Distance: 3.27 miles
Contact: :
STRAMONGATE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 18 STRAMONGATE, KENDAL, LA9 4BN
Distance: 3.28 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near LA8 9JA
STAVELEY PHARMACY
Address: 6 MAIN STREET, STAVELEY, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA8 9LU
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 821222
WELL
Address: 2 MAUDE STREET, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4QD
Distance: 3.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 720152
BOOTS
Address: UNIT 10,ELEPHANT YD, 66 STRICKLANDGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4PU
Distance: 3.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 720180
WELL
Address: 132 HIGHGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4HE
Distance: 3.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 720249
GILLINGGATE PHARMACY
Address: CAPTAIN FRENCH SURGERY, GILLINGGATE, KENDAL, LA9 4JE
Distance: 3.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 720461
WELL
Address: HELME CHASE SURGERY, BURTON ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 7HR
Distance: 4.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 737953
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near LA8 9JA
OPTICAL HEALTH AT HOME
Address: 94 WINDERMERE ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 5EZ
Distance: 2.52 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS OPTICIANS (KENDAL)
Address: SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS LTD, SHAP ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 6DL
Distance: 2.93 miles
Contact: :
SPURRETT OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 90 STRICKLANDGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4PU
Distance: 3.13 miles
Contact: :
BAGOT OPTICIANS (KENDAL)
Address: 10 LIBRARY ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4QB
Distance: 3.15 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (KENDAL)
Address: 10 ELEPHANT YARD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4NG
Distance: 3.17 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (KENDAL)
Address: 37 STRICKLANDGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4LT
Distance: 3.18 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near LA8 9JA
DR BURNS P & PARTNERS
Address: STAVELEY SURGERY, 9 CROOK ROAD, STAVELEY, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA8 9NG
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
MAUDE STREET SURGERY
Address: MAUDE STREET, KENDAL, LA9 4QE
Distance: 3.10 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 722124
STATION HOUSE SURGERY
Address: STATION ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 6SA
Distance: 3.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 722660
CAPTAIN FRENCH SURGERY
Address: THE GILLINGGATE CENTRE, GILLINGGATE, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 4JE
Distance: 3.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 720241
CAPTAIN FRENCH SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: THE GILLINGGATE CENTRE, GILLINGGATE, KENDAL, LA9 4JE
Distance: 3.46 miles
Contact: :
THE JAMES COCHRANE PRACT.
Address: BURTON ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA, LA9 7HR
Distance: 4.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 718080
Motorway Junctions near LA8 9JA
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near LA8 9JA
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the LA8 9JA 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 9JA 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 9JA 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 9JA Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Shap Road, KENDAL, LA9 6DL | 4.72 miles | Directions from LA8 9JA to Sainsburys |
| Aldi, Queen Katherines Avenue, KENDAL, LA9 6DU | 4.83 miles | Directions from LA8 9JA to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Queen Katherines Avenue, KENDAL, LA9 6DU | 4.83 miles | Directions from LA8 9JA to Morrisons |
| Iceland, Highgate, KENDAL, LA9 4ED | 5.37 miles | Directions from LA8 9JA to Iceland |
| Asda, Burton Road, KENDAL, LA9 7JA | 7.12 miles | Directions from LA8 9JA to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the LA8 9JA Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Granada Service Area, Burton, Carnforth, LA6 1JF | 16.41 miles | Directions from LA8 9JA to Granada Service Area, Burton |
| Penrith,a66 Penrith, Penrith, CA11 0DT | 19.75 miles | Directions from LA8 9JA to Penrith,a66 Penrith |
| Arndale Shopping Centre, Morecambe, LA4 5DH | 20.38 miles | Directions from LA8 9JA to Arndale Shopping Centre |
| Porton Service Area, Lancaster, LA2 9DU | 27.84 miles | Directions from LA8 9JA to Porton Service Area |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Stricklandgate, KENDAL, LA9 4LT | 3.18 miles | Directions from LA8 9JA to McDonald's, Stricklandgate, KENDAL, LA9 4LT |
| McDonald's, M6, Killington, KENDAL, LA8 0NW | 7.40 miles | Directions from LA8 9JA to McDonald's, M6, Killington, KENDAL, LA8 0NW |
| McDonald's, Caton Road, LANCASTER, LA1 3PE | 20.76 miles | Directions from LA8 9JA to McDonald's, Caton Road, LANCASTER, LA1 3PE |
| McDonald's, Morecambe Road, MORECAMBE, LA3 3AB | 20.89 miles | Directions from LA8 9JA to McDonald's, Morecambe Road, MORECAMBE, LA3 3AB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Central Drive, MORECAMBE, LA4 4DW | 20.49 miles | Directions from LA8 9JA to KFC Morecambe - Marine Road |
| KFC, Penny Street, LANCASTER, LA1 1XN | 21.99 miles | Directions from LA8 9JA to KFC Lancaster - Penny Street |
| KFC, Lord Street, FLEETWOOD, FY7 6DT | 31.67 miles | Directions from LA8 9JA to KFC Fleetwood - Lord Street |
| KFC, Victoria Road West, THORNTON-CLEVELEYS, FY5 3NE | 35.07 miles | Directions from LA8 9JA to KFC Cleveleys - Victoria Road |
| KFC, London Road, CARLISLE, CA1 2PR | 36.03 miles | Directions from LA8 9JA to KFC Carlisle - London Road |