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
1,922,303
Population
England
Country

Postcode districts in Lancashire

DistrictPost townPostcodesPopulation
PR2 Preston 1,772 82,055
PR4 Preston 1,768 61,859
PR1 Preston 1,675 70,409
BB5 Accrington 1,548 62,987
PR7 Chorley 1,467 62,160
BD23 Skipton 1,419 29,409
PR3 Preston 1,395 43,973
BB2 Blackburn 1,387 63,143
BB9 Nelson 1,381 48,843
LA1 Lancaster 1,351 53,140
BB4 Rossendale 1,343 43,096
BB1 Blackburn 1,295 70,871
FY8 Lytham St. Annes 1,286 44,851
PR8 Southport 1,255 56,691
BB7 Clitheroe 1,191 35,172
OL12 Rochdale 1,178 42,511
FY5 Thornton-Cleveleys 1,174 44,931
FY4 Blackpool 1,116 45,082
PR6 Chorley 1,035 39,447
BL8 Bury 1,020 36,149
BL6 Bolton 996 32,436
FY1 Blackpool 989 35,407
PR5 Preston 982 40,010
LA2 Lancaster 981 25,764
BB12 Burnley 973 34,279
PR9 Southport 942 43,410
WN5 Wigan 934 44,175
WN6 Wigan 921 40,130
WN8 Wigan, Skelmersdale 918 45,521
BB3 Darwen 897 33,285
BB10 Burnley 879 42,402
FY6 Poulton-le-Fylde 829 29,161
BB11 Burnley 828 27,053
FY3 Blackpool 781 33,042
BB8 Colne 778 23,124
L39 Ormskirk 760 32,624
PR25 Leyland 756 31,427
LA4 Morecambe 744 26,282
LA3 Morecambe 743 24,874
WN1 Wigan 699 22,284
L37 Liverpool 683 23,629
LA6 Carnforth 673 11,369
OL13 Bacup 656 16,369
FY7 Fleetwood 653 26,227
LA5 Carnforth 582 16,914
BB18 Barnoldswick 570 17,361
BL0 Bury 561 16,791
L40 Ormskirk 559 20,697
FY2 Blackpool 552 22,669
BL7 Bolton 508 15,283
BB6 Blackburn 367 14,361
PR26 Leyland 314 17,164

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 1,922,303.