Overview for Middleton, CARNFORTH, LA6 2NQ

Introduction

Carnforth is a market town and civil parish in the City of Lancaster in Lancashire, England, situated at the north-east end of Morecambe Bay. The parish of Carnforth had a population of 5,560 in the 2011 census, an increase from the 5,350 recorded in the 2001 census. The town is situated around 7 miles north of Lancaster, 17 miles south of Kendal, 40 miles east (bisected by Morecambe Bay) of Barrow-in-Furness and 28 miles northwest of Settle. The town is also close to the Cumbria/Lancashire border.

Carnforth grew in the 19th century through the presence of the railway and ironworks. Due to the closeness of the coast and the hills, Carnforth is a popular base for walkers and cyclists exploring the area. The River Keer, the West Coast Main Line (WCML), the A6 and the Lancaster Canal pass through the town. The M6 motorway passes just to the east, linked to Carnforth by the A6070 (formerly the A601(M)) which was originally part of the Lancaster bypass before the M6 was extended north.

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Summary for Middleton, CARNFORTH, LA6 2NQ

North West
This postcode is in the parish of
Middleton
in
Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale
within
Westmorland and Furness
Rural/Urban
Hamlet and isolated dwellings   ?

Roadworks near LA6 2NQ

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
0
In Progress
0
Completed
1
Cancelled
0

Road Safety near LA6 2NQ

Details of personal injury accidents in and around LA6 2NQ that have been reported to Cumbria Constabulary over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near LA6 2NQ

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Police

This area is policed by Cumbria Constabulary.

Cumbria Constabulary split their policing area into 33 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Kirkby Lonsdale, Sedburgh and Milnthorpe neighbourhood.

Cumbria Constabulary

Kirkby Lonsdale, Sedburgh and Milnthorpe Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
25
Dec 2023
8
Other Theft
Jan 2024
7
Dec 2023
7
Public Order
Jan 2024
4
Dec 2023
1

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.

Westmorland and Lonsdale is a constituency in the North West region of England. The seat has been held by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for LA6 2NQ

TREASON FIELD FARM MIDDLETON, LA6 2NQ
11 Jun 2001
£600,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

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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 LA6 2NQ

Latitude
54.244093
Longitude
-2.589192

Residents at LA6 2NQ

Households
4
Male
4
Female
5
People per Household
2.25

Sunrise and Sunset at LA6 2NQ

Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
18:41

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

LA6 2NQ is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear5.76%
Cloudy60.32%
Rain18.69%
Windy12.64%
Other2.59%

Deprivation Index

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

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at LA6 2NQ

Active
7
Inactive
0

National Park for LA6 2NQ

This postcode is located within Yorkshire Dales National Park

Postcode Details for LA6 2NQ

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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