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.
Postcode districts in Lancashire
| District | Post town | Postcodes | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.