Map of the LA6 Postcode District
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Where is the LA6 District?
To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Nearest Towns to LA6
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| High Bentham | 5.90 | SSE |
| Sedbergh | 8.82 | N |
| Carnforth | 9.58 | WSW |
| Kendal | 11.85 | NW |
| Lancaster | 14.13 | SW |
| Grange-over-Sands | 14.14 | W |
| Settle | 14.67 | SE |
| Morecambe | 14.96 | SW |
| Heysham | 16.92 | SW |
| Bowness-on-Windermere | 18.50 | NW |
| Windermere | 18.77 | NW |
| Kirkby Stephen | 21.01 | NNE |
| Ulverston | 21.49 | W |
| Garstang | 22.13 | SSW |
| Ambleside | 22.95 | NW |
| Clitheroe | 23.43 | SSE |
| Barnoldswick | 24.70 | SE |
| Longridge | 25.36 | S |
| Dalton-in-Furness | 25.41 | W |
The post town for this district is CARNFORTH.
Postcode Information for District LA6 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 717)
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingleton | CARNFORTH | LA6 3 | 140 |
| Burton | CARNFORTH | LA6 1 | 96 |
| Kirkby Lonsdale | CARNFORTH | LA6 2 | 90 |
| Holme | CARNFORTH | LA6 1 | 55 |
| Burton In Lonsdale | CARNFORTH | LA6 3 | 35 |
| Nether Kellet | CARNFORTH | LA6 1 | 33 |
| Over Kellet | CARNFORTH | LA6 1 | 31 |
| Arkholme | CARNFORTH | LA6 1 | 16 |
| Casterton | CARNFORTH | LA6 2 | 15 |
| CARNFORTH | CARNFORTH | LA6 1 | 15 |
| Lupton | CARNFORTH | LA6 2 | 14 |
| Barbon | CARNFORTH | LA6 2 | 12 |
| Capernwray | CARNFORTH | LA6 1 | 12 |
| Chapel Le Dale | CARNFORTH | LA6 3 | 11 |
| Cowan Bridge | CARNFORTH | LA6 2 | 11 |
| Middleton | CARNFORTH | LA6 2 | 11 |
| Whittington | CARNFORTH | LA6 2 | 11 |
| Tunstall | CARNFORTH | LA6 2 | 10 |
| Borwick | CARNFORTH | LA6 1 | 9 |
| Melling | CARNFORTH | LA6 2 | 9 |
| Mansergh | CARNFORTH | LA6 2 | 9 |
| Kearstwick | CARNFORTH | LA6 2 | 8 |
| Killington | CARNFORTH | LA6 2 | 7 |
| Leck | CARNFORTH | LA6 2 | 7 |
| Hutton Roof | CARNFORTH | LA6 2 | 6 |
| Lupton | CARNFORTH | LA6 1 | 6 |
| Ireby | CARNFORTH | LA6 2 | 5 |
| Burrow | CARNFORTH | LA6 2 | 5 |
| Priest Hutton | CARNFORTH | LA6 1 | 4 |
| Tewitfield | CARNFORTH | LA6 1 | 4 |
| Newton | CARNFORTH | LA6 2 | 3 |
| Dock Acres | CARNFORTH | LA6 1 | 3 |
| Newbiggin | CARNFORTH | LA6 2 | 3 |
| Clawthorpe | CARNFORTH | LA6 1 | 2 |
| Cantsfield | CARNFORTH | LA6 2 | 2 |
| High Casterton | CARNFORTH | LA6 2 | 2 |
| Farleton | CARNFORTH | LA6 1 | 2 |
| High Biggins | CARNFORTH | LA6 2 | 1 |
| Low Biggins | CARNFORTH | LA6 2 | 1 |
| Wrayton | CARNFORTH | LA6 2 | 1 |
Retail and Shopping in LA6
Street
Town
Locality
Number of Shops
Central Postcode
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MAIN STREET
CARNFORTH
KIRKBY LONSDALE
43
LA6 2AJ
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MAIN STREET
CARNFORTH
INGLETON
18
LA6 3EB
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MARKET STREET
CARNFORTH
KIRKBY LONSDALE
13
LA6 2AU
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MARKET SQUARE
CARNFORTH
KIRKBY LONSDALE
10
LA6 2AN
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GREENLANDS FARM VILLAGE
CARNFORTH
TEWITFIELD
8
LA6 1JH
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NEW ROAD
CARNFORTH
KIRKBY LONSDALE
7
LA6 2AB
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THE SQUARE
CARNFORTH
INGLETON
7
LA6 3EG
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| Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAIN STREET | CARNFORTH | KIRKBY LONSDALE | 43 | LA6 2AJ | View on Google Maps |
| MAIN STREET | CARNFORTH | INGLETON | 18 | LA6 3EB | View on Google Maps |
| MARKET STREET | CARNFORTH | KIRKBY LONSDALE | 13 | LA6 2AU | View on Google Maps |
| MARKET SQUARE | CARNFORTH | KIRKBY LONSDALE | 10 | LA6 2AN | View on Google Maps |
| GREENLANDS FARM VILLAGE | CARNFORTH | TEWITFIELD | 8 | LA6 1JH | View on Google Maps |
| NEW ROAD | CARNFORTH | KIRKBY LONSDALE | 7 | LA6 2AB | View on Google Maps |
| THE SQUARE | CARNFORTH | INGLETON | 7 | LA6 3EG | View on Google Maps |
In the LA6 postcode district, the primary settlement is Carnforth, which is located in both Lancashire and Cumbria counties. The most significant post town in the district is Carnforth as well. Other significant settlements in the LA6 postcode district include Arkholme, Borwick, Capernwray, Clawthorpe, Dock Acres, Farleton, Holme, Lupton, Nether Kellet, Over Kellet, Priest Hutton, and Tewitfield.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Westmorland and Furness (302 postal codes), followed by the Lancaster District (B) area (188 postal codes), and finally, the North Yorkshire area (185 postal codes).
The largest settlement in the LA6 postal code is Ingleton followed by Kirkby Lonsdale, and Holme.
The LA6 Postcode shares a border with LA10 (SEDBERGH, Dent, Garsdale), LA2 (Bentham, Ellel, Halton), LA8 (Staveley, Levens, Endmoor), LA5 (CARNFORTH, Bolton Le Sands, Arnside) and LA7 (MILNTHORPE, Storth, Heversham).
Dentists in the LA6 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 6-8 CHAPEL LANE , KIRKBY LONSDALE , CARNFORTH , LANCASHIRE , LA6 2AL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Doctors in the LA6 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Branch Surgery | , HIGH STREET , INGLETON , CARNFORTH , LANCASHIRE , LA6 3AB | BRANCH SURGERY | |
| 2 | Lunesdale Surgery | , CARNFORTH , LANCASHIRE , LA6 2HQ | GP PRACTICE | |
| 3 | Lunesdale Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | , KIRKBY LONSDALE , CARNFORTH , LA6 2HQ | BRANCH SURGERY |
Chemists in the LA6 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ingleton Pharmacy | BANK VIEW , 37 MAIN STREET , INGLETON , CARNFORTH , LANCASHIRE , LA6 3EH | PHARMACY | |
| 2 | Boots | 2-4 MARKET SQUARE , KIRKBY LONSDALE , CARNFORTH , LANCASHIRE , LA6 2AN | PHARMACY |
Opticians in the LA6 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COLLINGE OPTICIANS | 12 MARKET STREET , KIRKBY LONSDALE , CARNFORTH , LANCASHIRE , LA6 2AU | OPTICAL SITE |
Schools in the Sector
Arkholme Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Arkholme , Carnforth
Postcode: LA6 1AU
Headteacher: Mrs Joy Ingram (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: School Lane , Over Kellet , Carnforth
Postcode: LA6 1BN
Headteacher: Mr Darren Newiss (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Nether Kellet Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Bridge Road , Nether Kellet , Carnforth
Postcode: LA6 1HH
Headteacher: Ms Nicola Bradbury (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Burton Morewood CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Main Street , Burton-in-Kendal , Carnforth
Postcode: LA6 1ND
Headteacher: Mr Richard Wilson (Head Teacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Holme Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: North Road , Holme , Carnforth
Postcode: LA6 1QA
Headteacher: Mr Craig Dewar-Willox (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Kendal Road , Kirkby Lonsdale , Carnforth
Postcode: LA6 2DN
Headteacher: Mr Brian Jones (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Underley Garden School
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Kirkby Lonsdale , Carnforth
Postcode: LA6 2DZ
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Harper (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Queen Elizabeth School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Kirkby Lonsdale , Carnforth
Postcode: LA6 2HJ
Headteacher: Mr Christopher Clarke (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Queen Elizabeth School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Kirkby Lonsdale
Postcode: LA6 2HJ
Headteacher: Cathy O'Neill (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Queen Elizabeth Studio School
Phase: Secondary
Address: Kirkby Lonsdale
Postcode: LA6 2HJ
Headteacher: Miss Catherine O'Neill ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
Leck St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Leck , Via Carnforth
Postcode: LA6 2JD
Headteacher: Mrs Nicole Davison (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Lodge Lane , Melling , Carnforth
Postcode: LA6 2RE
Headteacher: Mrs Fiona Ip (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Ingleton Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Low Demesne , Ingleton , Carnforth
Postcode: LA6 3DY
Headteacher: Mrs Joanna Colledge (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Stations in the Sector
Ribblehead
CRS Code: RHD
Operator: NT
Line: Settle Carlisle line
Company: Northern
Accessable Motorway Junctions
M6 J36
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.93
Average Driving Distance: 8.28
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 668
M6 J35
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.17
Average Driving Distance: 9.47
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 668
M6 J33
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.62
Average Driving Distance: 12.65
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 122
M6 J34
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.98
Average Driving Distance: 11.82
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 641
M6 J37
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.99
Average Driving Distance: 12.78
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 546
M6 J38
Average Driving Time from within the district: 22.30
Average Driving Distance: 17.81
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 27
Weather Forecast for Leck Fell
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 12.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 87.00% | SW 22 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 90.00% | SW 27 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 82.00% | SW 27 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 50.00% | WSW 25 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 49.00% | WSW 22 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 48.00% | WSW 22 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 49.00% | WSW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 23.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 3.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 74.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sleet | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 60.00% | ENE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Heavy snow | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 80.00% | NNE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Heavy snow | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 77.00% | N 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light snow shower (night) | 0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 39.00% | N 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | -2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 11.00% | N 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | -3.0°C (feels like -7.0°C) | 6.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | -4.0°C (feels like -8.0°C) | 2.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | -5.0°C (feels like -8.0°C) | 1.00% | N 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | -1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 0.00% | N 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | -2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 1.00% | N 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | -5.0°C (feels like -8.0°C) | 0.00% | N 4 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | -6.0°C (feels like -9.0°C) | 1.00% | N 2 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | -7.0°C (feels like -9.0°C) | 0.00% | N 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | -7.0°C (feels like -10.0°C) | 1.00% | NNW 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | -6.0°C (feels like -9.0°C) | 3.00% | WNW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | -4.0°C (feels like -7.0°C) | 7.00% | W 2 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 8.00% | W 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 11.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 10.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | -1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 10.00% | W 4 mph |
| Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| LA6 1 | Carnforth Delivery Office |
| LA6 2 | Kirkby Lonsdale Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| LA6 3 | Carnforth Delivery Office |
| LA6 3 | Ingleton Scale Payment Delivery Office |
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| L | A | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Street List for the LA6 District
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | £950 | £950 | £950 |
| 3 | £625 | £1,250 | £925 |
| 4 | £1,250 | £2,000 | £1,617 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £150,000 | £2,800,000 | £1,025,000 | |
| 1 | £110,000 | £235,000 | £181,667 |
| 2 | £21,500 | £750,000 | £161,083 |
| 3 | £80,000 | £1,200,000 | £354,333 |
| 4 | £270,000 | £1,500,000 | £584,432 |
| 5 | £275,000 | £1,500,000 | £811,500 |
| 6 | £315,000 | £1,075,000 | £695,000 |
| 7 | £2,000,000 | £2,000,000 | £2,000,000 |
Estate Agents
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Lytham | Sell My Group | The Old Bakery Green Street, Lytham, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 5LG | 020 3910 6164 |
 | Kirkby Lonsdale | Hackney & Leigh | 3 Market Square Kirkby Lonsdale Cumbria LA6 2AN | 01524 938547 |
 | Kirkby Lonsdale | Davis & Bowring | Lane House, Kendal Road, Kirkby Lonsdale, Via Carnforth, LA6 2HH | 01524 274445 |
 | Bentham | Fisher Hopper | 43 Main Street, Bentham, LA2 7HJ | 01524 969618 |
 | Lancaster | Mighty House | 53 Market Street Lancaster LA1 1JG | 01524 938548 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £341,672 | 86 | £348,892 | 81 | £345,784 | 71 | £345,868 | 95 |
| Semi-Detached | £244,419 | 73 | £256,161 | 50 | £233,048 | 47 | £224,517 | 52 |
| Terraced | £204,415 | 85 | £206,437 | 62 | £215,723 | 76 | £211,644 | 71 |
| Flats | £178,435 | 23 | £169,550 | 10 | £234,173 | 18 | £160,708 | 19 |