KL7

KL7 is a postcode district in the United Kingdom, part of the KL postcode area which covers the North West region, including parts of Cumbria, Lancashire and the city of Lancaster. The district is centred on the town of Carnforth in the Borough of South Lakeland, Cumbria. It incorporates the town centre, the area around Carnforth railway station, several residential suburbs and surrounding rural land, including agricultural farms and minor woodland. The district is bounded roughly by the River Lune to the south, the Lancaster Canal to the west, and the Ribblesdale valley to the north.

Carnforth itself is a historic market town that grew around the railway junction opened in 1846 by the Lancaster and Carlisle Railway. The railway remains a key transport link, with regular services to Leeds, Manchester, and local routes to Whalley and Lancaster. The UK postal sorting office for KL7 is located in the town centre, and the district is served by a range of local amenities such as schools, shops, a health centre, and leisure facilities.

According to the 2011 Census, the combined population of the KL7 postcodes was approximately 12,000 residents, with a demographic mix that includes age groups from young families to retirees. The area has seen modest residential development over recent decades, partly due to its connectivity and scenic setting at the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and the River Lune valley. Housing includes detached houses, terraced streets, and a small number of mid‑size apartments.

The KL postcode area is administered by Royal Mail, and KL7 is one of the smaller districts within it. It is defined for sorting and delivery purposes and is also used in demographic studies, property market analyses, and local government planning. For statistical and postal purposes, addresses within KL7 follow the standard UK postcode format, with the district followed by a sector and unit, for example KL7 5AA.