Overview for Oxford Place, LANCASTER, LA1 2NE

Introduction

Lancaster is a city in Lancashire, England and the main cultural hub, economic and commercial centre of City of Lancaster district. The city is on the River Lune and directly inland from Morecambe Bay. Lancaster was the county town of Lancashire until the county council's administrative headquarters moved to Preston in 1974. The city's long history is marked by Lancaster Roman Fort, Lancaster Castle, Lancaster Priory Church, Lancaster Cathedral and the Ashton Memorial. It is the seat of Lancaster University and has a campus of the University of Cumbria. It had a population of 52,234 in the 2011 census compared to the district which had a population of 138,375. The city is an economic hub for the surrounding districts of Ribble Valley and Wyre as well as the Westmorland and Furness unitary area of Cumbria.

The House of Lancaster was a branch of the English royal family. The Duchy of Lancaster still holds large estates on behalf of Charles III, who is the Duke of Lancaster.

The Port of Lancaster and the 18th-century Lancaster slave trade played a major role in the city's growth, but for many years the outport of Glasson Dock, downstream, has been the main shipping facility.

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Summary for Oxford Place, LANCASTER, LA1 2NE

North West
This postcode is in the
Skerton
within
Lancaster
in
Lancashire
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near LA1 2NE

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
3
In Progress
17
Completed
0
Cancelled
0

Road Safety near LA1 2NE

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Oxford Place, LA1 2NE that have been reported to Lancashire Constabulary over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near LA1 2NE

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Police

This area is policed by Lancashire Constabulary.

Lancashire Constabulary split their policing area into 236 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the The Vale neighbourhood.

Lancashire Constabulary

The Vale Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
24
Dec 2023
20
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
10
Dec 2023
8
Criminal Damage/Arson
Jan 2024
10
Dec 2023
5

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Morecambe and Lunesdale parliamentary constituency.

Morecambe and Lunesdale is a constituency in the North West region of England. The seat has been held by David Morris (Conservative) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for Oxford Place, LA1 2NE

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for LA1 2NE

Latitude
54.061776
Longitude
-2.803769

Residents at LA1 2NE

Households
6
Male
8
Female
7
People per Household
2.50

Sunrise and Sunset at LA1 2NE

Sunrise
05:47
Sunset
18:43

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

LA1 2NE is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear7.58%
Cloudy61.87%
Rain17.39%
Windy13.04%
Other0.12%

Population

Lancaster
141,000

Deprivation Index

28.0 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at LA1 2NE

Active
None

Postcode Details for LA1 2NE

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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