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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the CA16 postcode district.

County or areaCumbria
Postcode districtCA16
Telephone code017683
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 17 min4:33 am – 9:50 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 16 min8:30 am – 3:45 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People7,724 residentsin the Kirkby Stephen, Tebay & Brough census areaMedian age 52.93,459 households73% of homes owner-occupied52% owned outright7% social rented, 19% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting3.0% unemployment rate59% of adults are economically active, 3,774 in work, 31% retiredMain industries: retail and wholesale 16%, farming, forestry and fishing 13%, construction 12%Getting to work: 31% work from home, 59% go by car, 2% take public transport, 8% walk or cycle36% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages32% of adults hold a degree or higher19% have no qualifications, 6% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 11°CColdest month January: highs 6°C, lows 1°C856 mm of rain a year, 22 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December53 days of air frost, 4 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 6°CJFebruary: 1 to 7°CFMarch: 2 to 9°CMApril: 3 to 12°CAMay: 6 to 15°CMJune: 9 to 17°CJJuly: 11 to 19°CJAugust: 10 to 18°CASeptember: 8 to 16°CSOctober: 6 to 13°CONovember: 3 to 9°CNDecember: 1 to 7°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksMoresby Tarnlake · 1.8 miThistley Hillhill · under a mileLimekiln Hillhill · under a mileWhirly Lumwater · under a mileRutter Forcewaterfall · 3.0 miDufton Pikemountain · 4.4 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesScattergate Greenpark · 1.2 miKing George's Fieldplaying field · 1.0 miThe Greenpark · 3.2 miKirkby Thorepark · 3.7 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes75 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197015 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197934 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 21 Sep 202631 mi away, Silverdale, LancashireSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 1.8 · PM2.5 4.4 · PM10 6.3 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband39% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband90% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)1.2% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)3,959 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation134 m440 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 115 to 175 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalPenrith Community Hospital11 miGP surgeryAppleby Medical Practice2 surgeries within 2 miles1.1 miPharmacyEden Pharmacy1.2 miDentistTufton Cottage Dental Practice1.1 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
SchoolsWithin 2 mi2 schools1 primary, 1 secondarySecondaryAppleby Grammar Schoolages 11-18, 357 pupils1.1 miPrimaryAppleby Primary Schoolages 3-11, 163 pupils1.4 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportTeesside International Airport MME44 miMajor airportNewcastle International Airport NCL46 miRailway stationApplebyAppleby-in-Westmorland1.3 miBus stationBus Station (P)Penrith11 miFerrypierPooley Bridge13 miBus stops2 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the CA16 postcode district.


14 Pubs in Colby in 3 categories

 

 

37 Restaurants in Colby in 9 categories

 

 

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31 Shops in Colby in 10 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

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17 Takeaways in Colby in 3 categories

 

 

Cinemas

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53 Home improvement in Colby in 16 categories

 

 

4 Health and beauty in Colby in 3 categories

 

 

33 Attractions in Colby in 8 categories

 

 

29 Property services in Colby in 5 categories

 

 

21 Education in Colby in 11 categories

 

 

3 Business services in Colby in 1 category

 

 

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Best reviews

Top pubs in Colby

  • Sandford Arms - Appleby in Westmorland

    Bar

    13 Boroughgate Esperanto Way, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6NR

    4.9 miles away

    5 star reviewWe ate here years ago after a long journey; the meals and service was great.

  • Fetherston Arms - Penrith

    Gastropub

    The Square, Penrith, CA10 1DQ

    14.6 miles away

    5 star reviewBeautiful location-and probably the best home made pie in the World!!had fantastic lunch 1st weekend in Oct 2012.friendly, lovely atmosphere ...

  • Watermill Inn - Kendal, Nr Windermere

    Ings Village, Kendal, Nr Windermere, LA8 9PY

    19.1 miles away

    5 star reviewWithout doubt the best real ale pub in Cumbria. I visit every week and travel from Morecambe to do so. ...

  • Crown Inn - Bolton, Carlisle

    Bar

    Chapel Street Great Strickland, Bolton, Carlisle, CA10 3AZ

    4.3 miles away

    4 star reviewThis is a great traditional pub. Has a really nice atmosphere and is totally unspoilt. Serves a good traditional food menu served ...

  • Midland Hotel - Lazonby, Penrith

    Bar

    Lazonby, Lazonby, Penrith, CA10 1BG

    14 miles away

    4 star reviewA quiet, friendly pub with good beer. An approachable landlord who chats if you want a chat. What more can ...

 

Top restaurants in Colby

  • Shap Chip Shop - Shap, Penrith

    Fish and Chips Restaurant

    Cleveland House, Shap, Shap, Penrith, CA10 3JS

    7.1 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic! Shap Chippy re-opened in 2013 and I can honestly say they do the best fish and chips I have ...

  • Mango Tree - Kirkby Stephen

    Indian Restaurant

    Market Square, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4QT

    10 miles away

    5 star reviewWe went here last night to celebrate our 40th Wedding Anniversary. It was fantastic. Clean, staff were so polite and ...

  • Mcdonalds - Penrith

    Ullswater Road, Penrith, CA11 7JQ

    11.1 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent service. Guna in particular, what a star.

  • Overwater Lodge - Nenthead, Alston

    English Restaurant

    Overwater, Nenthead, Alston, CA9 3NP

    16.1 miles away

    4 star reviewMy wife and I have just eaten at Overwater Lodge. We each had a beautiful venison steak each, accompanied by ...

 

Top banks in Colby

Banks yet to be reviewed

 

Top hotels in Colby

  • Courtfield Hotel - Appleby in Westmorland

    Bongate, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6UP

    1.6 miles away

    5 star reviewBrilliant food, really nice family run business.. 5 *****hopw to visit again.http://www.courtfield-hotel.co.uk/index.html

 

Top shops in Colby

  • Burrowgate post office - Penrith

    36/40 Burrowgate, Penrith, CA11 7TA

    11.1 miles away

    5 star reviewSimply the best post office option in Penrith. Better parking, rarely need to que, happy and helpful staff that are ...

 

Top supermarkets in Colby

Supermarkets yet to be reviewed

 

Top takeaways in Colby

  • China Moon - Appleby in Westmorland

    Low Wiend, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6QP

    1.1 miles away

    5 star reviewWe love the food from China Moon. They're friendly and fast too. Good sweet and sour, good chow mein noodles.

  • Golden Boat - Penrith

    24 Queen Street, Penrith, CA11 7XD

    11.1 miles away

    5 star reviewBest Chinese takeaway in Penrith. Wouldn't go anywhere else. Have tried them all and nowhere comes close!!

  • Pizza Piatto - Penrith

    21 King Street, Penrith, CA11 7AJ

    10.9 miles away

    5 star reviewBest pizza shop in town. Lovely pizzas! I mean very very tasty, my favourite is the bolognese pizza and ...

  • Staveley Chip Shop - Staveley

    Main Street, Staveley, LA8 9LU

    18.3 miles away

    4 star reviewSUPER FISH AND CHIPS. Lovely lady serving- & despite the heat wore a mask (due to Covid issues)

 

Top cinemas in Colby

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Top home improvement in Colby

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Top health and beauty in Colby

  • Canyon Ride - Cumbria

    Swimming

    Southend Road, Cumbria, CA10 2DW

    6.7 miles away

    5 star reviewCan you go on the water slide in the rain

  • Rowe Stephen - Penrith

    Optician

    26 Corn Market, Penrith, CA11 7HS

    11.1 miles away

    4 star reviewGreat service, very friendly and helpful, very happy customer

 

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