LA12 8NZ
a primarily residential and agricultural postcode in Backbarrow, Cumbria
Coordinates
Latitude: 54.2512 / 54°15'4"N
Longitude: -2.9617 / 2°57'42"W
OS Eastings: 337439
OS Northings: 484369
OS Grid: SD374843
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR 7MR8.LV
Mapcode Global: WH835.GDXV
Plus Code: 9C6V722Q+F8
Maidenhead Locator System: IO84mg40
What Three Birds: sanderling.nightingale.bufflehead
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
Canny Hill, Hazelrigg Lane, Newby Bridge, Ulverston LA12 8NZ
Summary
LA12 8NZ is a primarily residential and agricultural postcode in Backbarrow, Cumbria. It was first introduced in January 1980.
The most common council tax bands are C and F.
Residential buildings are typically detached and semi-detached. Domestic properties are primarily houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £48,606 to £1,094,250 with an average of £444,238.
Residential buildings were typically constructed before 1900.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are predominantly owner occupied.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are F and G.
The average commercial rateable value is £3,600. The most common recorded business type is Self Catering Holiday Unit. Farms and agricultural buildings do not pay business rates and are not included in these figures.
In the 2011 census, there were 3 people resident in LA12 8NZ, of which 2 were male and 1 were female.
LA12 8NZ is in the Barrow-in-Furness travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the Cumbria Teaching Primary Care Trust.
LA12 8NZ is approximately 85m (279ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing LA12 8NZ
1a3: Rural Residents - Farming Communities - Agricultural Communities
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for LA12 8NZ
England F1: a rural hamlet or isolated dwellings in populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
8/10 (High)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
1/10 (Very low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
4/10 (Low)
Other nearby postcodes
LA12 8NZ at other websites
- Air quality forecast for LA12 8NZ at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at LA12 8NZ at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near LA12 8NZ at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near LA12 8NZ at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near LA12 8NZ at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to LA12 8NZ at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near LA12 8NZ at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near LA12 8NZ at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near LA12 8NZ at UPRN Data UK
(Links open in a new window)
Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of LA12 8NZ are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
District Council
South Lakeland District Council
Ward
Cartmel
Councillors
Gill Gardner (Liberal Democrat)
Michael Cornah (Conservative)
County Council
Cumbria
Electoral Division
Cartmel
County Councillor
Sue Sanderson (Liberal Democrat)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
MP
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for LA12 8NZ.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Broadband statistics for commercial properties are less reliable than for domestic properties, as businesses are more likely to have other forms of Internet access that are not classified as 'Broadband'.
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near LA12 8NZ.
Primary
Leven Valley CofE Primary School
Backbarrow, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8QF
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Lindale CofE Primary School
School Hill, Lindale, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6LE
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Cartmel CofE Primary School
Aynsome Road, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6PR
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 4 - 11
Outstanding
Dean Barwick School
Witherslack, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6RS
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Penny Bridge CofE School
Greenodd, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7RQ
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 11
Outstanding
Secondary
Cartmel Priory CofE School
Headless Cross, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7SA
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Ulverston Victoria High School
Springfield Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0EB
Community School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
The Lakes School
Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1HW
Community School
Ages 11 - 18
Needs improvement
The Queen Katherine School
Appleby Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6PJ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Dowdales School
[Postcode ], Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8AH
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Carnforth High School
Kellet Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9LS
Community School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
St Bernard's Catholic High School
Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA13 9LE
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
The overall school grade in this area is high.