Lancashire Postcodes County

Lancashire is a county in the north west of England, known for its varied landscape, industrial heritage and strong regional identity. The county stretches from coastal areas along the Irish Sea inland to rolling countryside and upland moorland, creating a diverse and often contrasting setting. Its geography has influenced settlement and industry, shaping both rural communities and larger towns.

The county includes towns such as Preston, Blackburn, Burnley, Lancaster and Blackpool, each with its own history and role within the wider area. Many settlements developed rapidly during the Industrial Revolution through textiles, manufacturing and trade, leaving a lasting mark on local character. Alongside industry, market towns and villages continue to support agriculture and everyday community life.

Lancashire benefits from access to open countryside, river valleys and coastal spaces, providing opportunities for walking and outdoor recreation. Areas of regeneration sit alongside long established neighbourhoods, reflecting ongoing change across the county. Overall, Lancashire offers a calm and enduring mix of working heritage, rural landscape and coastal influence, giving it a grounded and distinctive place within northern England.

51,064
Postcodes
52
Districts
1,848,645
Population
England
Country

Postcode districts in Lancashire

DistrictPost townPostcodesPopulation
PR2 Preston 1,772 78,732
PR4 Preston 1,768 57,802
PR1 Preston 1,675 72,238
BB5 Accrington 1,548 61,420
PR7 Chorley 1,467 55,673
BD23 Skipton 1,419 29,515
PR3 Preston 1,395 37,542
BB2 Blackburn 1,387 59,842
BB9 Nelson 1,381 44,588
LA1 Lancaster 1,351 52,136
BB4 Rossendale 1,343 41,140
BB1 Blackburn 1,295 66,805
FY8 Lytham St. Annes 1,286 43,864
PR8 Southport 1,255 53,876
BB7 Clitheroe 1,191 31,641
OL12 Rochdale 1,178 46,225
FY5 Thornton-Cleveleys 1,174 44,800
FY4 Blackpool 1,116 44,072
PR6 Chorley 1,035 34,641
BL8 Bury 1,020 36,175
BL6 Bolton 996 29,345
FY1 Blackpool 989 33,551
PR5 Preston 982 40,905
LA2 Lancaster 981 22,432
BB12 Burnley 973 34,620
PR9 Southport 942 42,860
WN5 Wigan 934 43,845
WN6 Wigan 921 39,800
WN8 Wigan, Skelmersdale 918 46,291
BB3 Darwen 897 34,200
BB10 Burnley 879 37,183
FY6 Poulton-le-Fylde 829 27,751
BB11 Burnley 828 22,428
FY3 Blackpool 781 32,027
BB8 Colne 778 23,032
L39 Ormskirk 760 28,093
PR25 Leyland 756 30,710
LA4 Morecambe 744 26,251
LA3 Morecambe 743 24,587
WN1 Wigan 699 19,742
L37 Liverpool 683 23,502
LA6 Carnforth 673 12,941
OL13 Bacup 656 15,300
FY7 Fleetwood 653 25,939
LA5 Carnforth 582 16,353
BB18 Barnoldswick 570 17,063
BL0 Bury 561 17,204
L40 Ormskirk 559 18,095
FY2 Blackpool 552 24,589
BL7 Bolton 508 15,290
BB6 Blackburn 367 14,602
PR26 Leyland 314 15,387

Frequently asked questions

How many postcodes are in Lancashire?

There are approximately 51,064 postcodes in Lancashire.

How many postcode districts are in Lancashire?

Lancashire contains 52 postcode districts.

What is the population of Lancashire?

The postcode districts in Lancashire have a combined population of about 1,848,645.