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County or areaCumbria
Postcode districtLA21
Telephone code015394
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 14 min4:37 am – 9:51 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 18 min8:31 am – 3:49 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People5,552 residentsin the Coniston, Broughton & Kirkby census areaMedian age 53.82,509 households76% of homes owner-occupied52% owned outright8% social rented, 16% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting2.6% unemployment rate58% of adults are economically active, 2,704 in work, 33% retiredMain industries: retail and wholesale 11%, hospitality 11%, construction 10%Getting to work: 34% work from home, 57% go by car, 8% walk or cycle37% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages43% of adults hold a degree or higher12% have no qualifications, 8% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 18°C, lows 10°CColdest month February: highs 6°C, lows 1°C2,217 mm of rain a year, 87 days with 10 mm or morewettest month January54 days of air frost, 5 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 6°CJFebruary: 1 to 6°CFMarch: 1 to 8°CMApril: 3 to 11°CAMay: 6 to 14°CMJune: 8 to 17°CJJuly: 10 to 18°CJAugust: 10 to 18°CASeptember: 8 to 15°CSOctober: 5 to 12°CONovember: 3 to 9°CNDecember: 1 to 6°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksConiston Waterfallwaterfall · under a mileLevers Waterfallwaterfall · 1.5 miBoo Tarnlake · 1.3 miBuck Pikemountain · 2.5 miBrown Pikemountain · 2.6 miLow Waterlake · 1.7 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesThurstonsports ground · 1.0 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes69 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197013 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+, 3 induced by mining or drillingLargest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197945 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 21 Sep 202617 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 1.9 · PM2.5 4.3 · PM10 6.3 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband37% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband83% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)2.6% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,975 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation56 m184 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 43 to 365 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalMillom Hospital14 miGP surgeryWraysdale House Surgeryright herePharmacyCollins & Butterworth LTD3.1 miDentistMint Dental6.3 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
SchoolsWithin 2 mi2 schools1 primary, 1 secondarySecondaryJohn Ruskin Schoolages 11-16, 247 pupilsright herePrimaryConiston CofE Primary Schoolages 3-11, 67 pupilsunder a mileCollegeKendal College13.7 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportTeesside International Airport MME67 miMajor airportLeeds Bradford Airport LBA67 miRailway stationWindermere7.0 miBus stationBus Rail InterchangeWindermere7.0 miFerryConiston Ferry Landingunder a mileBus stops10 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the LA21 postcode district.


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42 Shops in Coniston in 17 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

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25 Takeaways in Coniston in 5 categories

 

 

Cinemas

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42 Health and beauty in Coniston in 11 categories

 

 

84 Home improvement in Coniston in 15 categories

 

 

53 Attractions in Coniston in 12 categories

 

 

43 Property services in Coniston in 6 categories

 

 

35 Education in Coniston in 14 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Coniston

  • WineTime - Warton, Carnforth

    Wine Bar

    57 Main St, Warton, Carnforth, LA6 1JH

    20 miles away

    5 star reviewhow do l rate perfection,includes staff.

  • Lion & Lamb - Drigg, Seascale

    Bar

    Croftlands Drive Station Road Bootle Broughton, Drigg, Seascale, CA20 1AL

    15 miles away

    5 star reviewThe most lovely manager I've ever met..gave me the best drink and made my holidayafter the first 5 minutes in ...

  • Devonshire Arms - Ulverston

    1 Braddyll Terrace, Ulverston, LA12 0DH

    12.3 miles away

    5 star reviewHidden gem, best pub in the area, landlord keeps his real ale in superb condition. Also, no hot food being ...

  • John Peel - Windermere

    Windermere, LA23 3BZ

    6.3 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent food and service n plenty of it well enjoyed especially in front of a roaring fire definitely going again ...

  • Black Dog Inn - Dalton in Furness

    Broughton Rd, Dalton in Furness, LA15 8JP

    14.6 miles away

    4 star reviewthe best pub in cumbria

 

Top restaurants in Coniston

  • Silver Mountain - Kendal

    Czech Restaurant

    133-135 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4EN

    13.6 miles away

    5 star reviewBest Chinese in Kendal.. Quick friendly service. The only one we use .. A must try

  • British Raj - Kendal

    Czech Restaurant

    76 Kirkland, Kendal, LA9 5AP

    13.7 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best indian take-away EVER!!!!!!

 

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Top shops in Coniston

  • Scope - Kendal

    Discount Store

    60 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4TF

    13.5 miles away

    5 star reviewA while ago but remember great stuff, nice price and polite, knowledgeable staff

  • Seward E & J G - Burneside, Kendal

    Pie Shop

    5 Highgate Steeles Row, Burneside, Kendal, LA9 6PY

    12.7 miles away

    5 star reviewReally superb deep filled pies and cakes. You have to take what they have got, today there were cheese and ...

  • Lakeside Picnic - Waterhead, Ambleside

    Dessert Shop

    The Old Coach House Stock Lane Borrans Road, Waterhead, Ambleside, LA22 0ES

    5.8 miles away

    5 star reviewVery good coffee and fantasting customer service. Beautiful surroundings.

  • Broughton Village Bakery - Broughton in Furness

    Pie Shop

    Prince's Street, Broughton in Furness, LA20 6HQ

    8.4 miles away

    5 star reviewFriendly service, excellent bread, pasties and cakes. More than worth visiting!!

  • Oggie's Cards & Gifts - Coniston

    Gift Shop

    Coniston, LA21 8ED

    0.1 miles away

    5 star reviewMe and my husband recently went here on my first trip to coniston. I must admit it was a lovely ...

 

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Top takeaways in Coniston

  • Jolly Fryer - Burneside, Kendal

    Burneside, Kendal, LA9 6QT

    12.6 miles away

    5 star reviewThis a seriously good chippie. Quality always excellent. Fresh & delicious.

  • Chippy Bank - Ulverston

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    7 King Street, Ulverston, LA12 7DZ

    12 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat food, recommendation! Opening times changed: Mo-Sat 11 - 14 16:45 - 20 Sunday closed

  • Haverigg Fish and Chip Shop - Haverigg, Millom

    Main Street, Haverigg, Millom, LA18 4EX

    14.7 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely chips, huge freshly made fish. Very busy chippy but well worth the wait.

  • Flounders - Flookburgh

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Market Street, Flookburgh, LA11 7JU

    14.1 miles away

    5 star reviewCalled into this great little shop after the steam rally, super fish and chips, DO NOT ruin these super tasty ...

  • Raj Indian - Milnthorpe

    3 Beetham Road, Milnthorpe, LA7 7QL

    15.7 miles away

    4 star reviewGood food, ideally placed. Would like to see better meal deals

 

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Top health and beauty in Coniston

  • Headlines - Ulverston

    Hairdresser

    42 Central Drive, Ulverston, LA12 9JN

    12.9 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely job, really pleased. nice, friendly salon, very experienced stylist,washed, dried and re styled my hair beautifully. very reasonable prices ...

 

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