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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the LA12 postcode district.

County or areaCumbria
Postcode districtLA12
Telephone code01229
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 11 min4:38 am – 9:49 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 21 min8:30 am – 3:50 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People7,917 residentsin the Swarthmoor & Low Furness census areaMedian age 53.53,584 households85% of homes owner-occupied54% owned outright5% social rented, 10% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting3.0% unemployment rate55% of adults are economically active, 3,612 in work, 37% retiredMain industries: manufacturing 14%, health and social work 14%, retail and wholesale 11%Getting to work: 29% work from home, 61% go by car, 2% take public transport, 8% walk or cycle53% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages38% of adults hold a degree or higher13% have no qualifications, 10% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 100%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 11°CColdest month January: highs 7°C, lows 1°C1,190 mm of rain a year, 40 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November42 days of air frost, 6 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 7°CJFebruary: 1 to 7°CFMarch: 2 to 9°CMApril: 4 to 12°CAMay: 6 to 16°CMJune: 9 to 18°CJJuly: 11 to 19°CJAugust: 11 to 19°CASeptember: 9 to 17°CSOctober: 6 to 13°CONovember: 3 to 10°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 landmarksUrswick Tarnlake · under a mileStanding Tarnlake · 1.7 miAppleby Hillhill · 1.2 miBean Well Bankcliffs · 2.1 miEdge Bankcliffs · 2.4 miFlat Woodswoodland · under a mileSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesBardsea Country Parkpark · 1.5 mi · 27 haUlverston Golf Coursegolf course · 1.5 mi · 44 haMillennium Gardenpark · 1.6 miAdgarley Greenpark · 1.9 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes65 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19709 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+, 3 induced by mining or drillingLargest: magnitude 4.0 on 3 Nov 197647 mi away, WidnesMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 21 Sep 202612 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 2.3 · PM2.5 4.7 · PM10 8.1 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband88% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband96% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.5% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)3,874 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation36 m118 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 33 to 109 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalPrimary Care Assessment Service (Furness General Hospital)3.9 miGP surgeryDalton Surgery2.4 miPharmacyDalton Pharmacy2.4 miDentistMarket Street Dental Practice2.3 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
SchoolsWithin 2 mi6 schools6 primaryPrimaryLow Furness CofE Primary Schoolages 3-11, 127 pupilsunder a milePrimaryPennington CofE Schoolages 4-11, 211 pupils1.5 miSecondaryUlverston Victoria High Schoolages 11-18, 1,319 pupils2.1 miCollegeLancaster and Morecambe College13.8 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportLiverpool John Lennon Airport LPL58 miRailway stationUlverston2.2 miBus stationKioskUlverston2.4 miFerryRoa Island Ferry Landing6.5 miBus stops8 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the LA12 postcode district.


53 Pubs in Great Urswick in 4 categories

 

 

121 Restaurants in Great Urswick in 18 categories

 

 

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155 Shops in Great Urswick in 22 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

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94 Takeaways in Great Urswick in 7 categories

 

 

Cinemas

Cinemas in Great Urswick

 

 

107 Home improvement in Great Urswick in 19 categories

 

 

57 Health and beauty in Great Urswick in 17 categories

 

 

59 Attractions in Great Urswick in 11 categories

 

 

48 Property services in Great Urswick in 7 categories

 

 

54 Education in Great Urswick in 18 categories

 

 

2 Business services in Great Urswick in 2 categories

 

 

1 Leisure in Great Urswick in 1 category

 

 

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Top pubs in Great Urswick

  • Farmers Arms - Baycliff, Ulverston

    Bar

    31 The Ellers Swan Street Main Rd, Baycliff, Ulverston, LA12 9RP

    1.8 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent Saturday lunch Menu in cosy village atmosphere Great food

  • Devonshire Arms - Ulverston

    1 Braddyll Terrace, Ulverston, LA12 0DH

    2.3 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

    Gastropub

    Spark Bridge Glebe Road Glebe Road Rayrigg Road, Windermere, LA23 3BZ

    16.2 miles away

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

  • Ship Hotel - Morecambe, Overton

    2 Main St, Morecambe, Overton, LA3

    13.4 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely pub like the old days think one of the Beatle were the in the old days

  • Vapour Bar - Barrow in Furness

    Bar

    226 Dalton Road, Barrow in Furness, LA14 1PN

    5.4 miles away

    4 star reviewfrom first visit 3 years ago advice and service great, good quality product

 

Top restaurants in Great Urswick

  • Kashish - Lancaster

    Indian Restaurant

    32 Parliament Street, Lancaster, LA1 1DQ

    15.2 miles away

    5 star reviewbeautiful restaurant with excellent food. staff are really friendly and prices are fair considering portion sizes. highly recommend visiting if ...

  • Bow Window - Morecambe

    English Restaurant

    2 Princes Crescent, Morecambe, LA4 6BX

    12.8 miles away

    5 star reviewReal food and great service.

  • Rickys - Bolton le Sands, Carnforth

    26 Slyne Road, Bolton le Sands, Carnforth, LA5 8BQ

    14 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent meal. Always a warm welcome and personal attention.

  • Salvanas - Barrow in Furness

    Italian Restaurant

    75-81 Cavendish Street, Barrow in Furness, LA14 1QD

    5.4 miles away

    5 star reviewMMmmmmmmm folded pizzas <3

 

Top banks in Great Urswick

Banks yet to be reviewed

 

Top hotels in Great Urswick

  • Seacrest Hotel - Morecambe

    9-13 West End Road, Morecambe, LA4 4DJ

    11.9 miles away

    5 star reviewSo clean.so comfortable.so friendly.food superb. Just wonderfull.

  • Half Moon Bay Cafe - Morecambe, Heysham

    Shore Road, Morecambe, Heysham, LA3 2QH

    12.4 miles away

    5 star review Tony built his cafe over the winter and deserves success,now he works seven days a week doing what he ...

  • Lisdoonie Hotel - Barrow in Furness

    307 Abbey Road, Barrow in Furness, LA14 5LF

    4.1 miles away

    5 star reviewLovelyhotel, very friendly staff , nice clean rooms , and a very nice breakfast, would stay again.

  • Wellington - Dalton in Furness

    63 Market Street, Dalton in Furness, LA15 8AW

    2.5 miles away

    5 star reviewStayed here over bank August bank holiday with hubby nice friendly hotel clean and comfy clean towels changed daily loved ...

 

Top shops in Great Urswick

  • Seward E & J G - Burneside, Kendal

    Pie Shop

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

    19.6 miles away

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

  • Broughton Village Bakery - Broughton in Furness

    Pie Shop

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

    8.7 miles away

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

  • Woodhouse Shoe Repairs - Morecambe

    Shoe Repair Shop

    93 Euston Road, Morecambe, LA4 5JY

    12.2 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent service and also excellent old school workmanship, cannot be faulted. Pleasure to deal with highly recommended.

  • Lady Cobbler - Morecambe

    Shoe Repair Shop

    1-5 Regent Road, Morecambe, LA3 1QG

    11.8 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent and great value service from a really nice lady!

  • Catherine's Cafe - Morecambe

    Coffee Shop

    35 Princes Crescent, Morecambe, LA4 6BY

    12.8 miles away

    5 star reviewwe love cathrines on the cracent it's a lovely meals and a very friendly atmosphere

 

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Top takeaways in Great Urswick

  • Kenny's Chippie - Morecambe

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    2 South Grove, Morecambe, LA4 5RL

    12.7 miles away

    5 star reviewI love my fish and chips. and ive tried all the shops. but the one that stands out is kennys. ...

  • Neptune - Lancaster

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    18 Scotforth Road, Lancaster, LA1 4ST

    15.9 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best fish and chips in Lancaster. I would'nt go anywhere else, perfect every time and I buy them every ...

  • Mognies - Lancaster

    Indian Takeaway

    66 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XF

    15.3 miles away

    5 star reviewReally fast delivery, pizza delicious, great deal on 2 12"pizzas, chips and 2 cans of drink

  • Nice & Spicy - Lancaster

    Indian Takeaway

    2 Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1NP

    15.2 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely food hot and tasty plenty of ingredients in it. Really enjoyed our meal. Can recommend this Indian takeaway.

  • Happy Chop Suey House - Lancaster

    Chinese Takeaway

    50 King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RE

    15.2 miles away

    4 star reviewJust delicious

 

Top cinemas in Great Urswick

Cinemas yet to be reviewed

 

Top home improvement in Great Urswick

  • Meechan Jim Gas Services - Morecambe

    Plumber

    51 Needham Avenue, Morecambe, LA4 4PQ

    12.4 miles away

    5 star reviewHis son, Thomas I think was his name was a credit to jim. His pipework was art if I am ...

  • J - Lancaster

    Plasterer

    14 heronsyke, Lancaster, LA1 2JF

    14.6 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat company, good communication, very clean, reliable and cost-effective Would recommend

  • W D Lord Plumbing & Heating - Morecambe

    Plumber

    51 Gringley Road, Morecambe, LA4 4SE

    12.9 miles away

    5 star reviewBrilliant professional reliable punctual and best in morecambe.

  • Fellview Joinery - Barrow in Furness

    Carpenter

    Trinity Enterprise Centre Ironworks Road, Barrow in Furness, LA14 2PN

    5.8 miles away

    5 star reviewWe had oak flooring and stairs laid by Fellview Joinery in March 2014. Very friendly. Dave the manager always kept ...

  • Ark Builders - Morecambe

    Builder

    28 Scott Road, Morecambe, LA3 1AL

    12.1 miles away

    5 star reviewTony and the boys first did my roof and all guttering was done in time and kept everything clean

 

Top health and beauty in Great Urswick

  • Rose & Co - Morecambe

    Hairdresser

    370 Marine Road East, Morecambe, LA4 5AH

    12.2 miles away

    5 star reviewBeen to rose and co twice now for my self and love it my two boys have been going for ...

  • Koo - Heysham, Morecambe

    Hairdresser

    386 Heysham Road, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 2BJ

    12.2 miles away

    5 star reviewBeen today my hair was a horrible colour and in such bad shape the ladies did a very nice job ...

  • Tao - Lancaster

    Hairdresser

    4 Rosemary Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1NR

    15.2 miles away

    5 star reviewThanks for a fab cut and colour xx

  • Health Room - Lancaster

    Sports Massage Therapist

    52 N Rd, Lancaster, LA1 1LT

    15.2 miles away

    5 star reviewQuite simply, the best massage therapist I have ever come across. Jenny Drury is passionate about her work, and it ...

  • Headlines - Ulverston

    Hairdresser

    42 Central Drive, Ulverston, LA12 9JN

    1.8 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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Top property services in Great Urswick

 

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Top business services in Great Urswick

  • GOSPEEDYSITE - Heysham, Morecambe

    Website Designer

    9 Limes Avenue, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 1HR

    12 miles away

    5 star reviewAmazing value for money our website is ace would recommend to anyone worth every penny

 

Top leisure in Great Urswick

  • Deborah's The Florist - Barrow in Furness

    Wedding Flowers

    43 Ainslie Street, Barrow in Furness, LA14 5AY

    5 miles away

    5 star reviewBought sone flowers today for my partner,to be deluvered, the flwers were beautiful and the young nan who served me ...

  • Jubilee Garage - Bolton le Sands, Carnforth

    Car Wash

    41-43 Heysham Road Central Drive Main Road, Bolton le Sands, Carnforth, LA5 8DH

    14 miles away

    5 star reviewHad a full valet of my car (used for football/ school runs) as it was an absolute mess. I was ...