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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the CA17 postcode district.

County or areaCumbria
Postcode districtCA17
Telephone code017683
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 16 min4:33 am – 9:49 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 16 min8:29 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 10°CColdest month January: highs 6°C, lows 1°C1,019 mm of rain a year, 31 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December62 days of air frost, 3 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 6°CJFebruary: 0 to 6°CFMarch: 2 to 8°CMApril: 3 to 11°CAMay: 6 to 14°CMJune: 8 to 17°CJJuly: 10 to 19°CJAugust: 10 to 18°CASeptember: 8 to 16°CSOctober: 6 to 12°CONovember: 3 to 8°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 landmarksFox Towerhistoric site · under a milePica Hillhill · under a mileSpoonymire Hillhill · under a mileLaurenjack Poollake · 2.1 miDogber Tarnlake · 2.2 miYosgill Woodwoodland · under a mileSwindale Woodwoodland · under a mileBlecket's Dubwater · 2.2 miSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps
Parks and green spacesColtsford Commonplaying field · under a mileBrough Allotmentallotments · under a mileThe Greenpark · 2.5 miSilver Street Memorial Gardenpark · 4.4 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes73 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197015 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197940 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 21 Sep 202633 mi away, Silverdale, LancashireSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: no mapped risk within 500 m of the centreSource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 1.7 · PM2.5 4.5 · PM10 6.7 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
Elevation242 m794 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 165 to 437 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalRichardson Hospital16 miGP surgeryUpper Eden Medical Practice4.4 miPharmacyThe Green Tree Pharmacy4.4 miDentistCumbria Smiles4.5 miPolice stationCumbria Constabulary - Kirkby Stephen Police Station4.4 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Overture Maps
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 primaryPrimaryBrough Community Primary Schoolages 4-11, 73 pupilsunder a mileSecondaryKirkby Stephen Grammar Schoolages 11-18, 377 pupils4.5 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportTeesside International Airport MME36 miMajor airportNewcastle International Airport NCL43 miRailway stationKirkby Stephen5.9 miFerrypierPooley Bridge21 miBus stops6 within a mileEV chargingChristian Head Car Park - Kirkby Stephen4.4 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the CA17 postcode district.


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8 Home improvement in Hillbeck in 6 categories

 

 

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6 Education in Hillbeck in 3 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Hillbeck

  • Blacksmiths Arms - Mickleton, Barnard Castle

    Bar

    52-53 Market Place, Mickleton, Barnard Castle, DL12 0JY

    12 miles away

    5 star reviewThanks to Anne and Billy for making us so welcome on our recent stay in the villageS really enjoyed your ...

  • Sandford Arms - Appleby in Westmorland

    Bar

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

    4.1 miles away

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

  • Three Tuns Inn - Eggleston, Barnard Castle

    Bar

    48-50 Galgate Church Bank, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AH

    13.6 miles away

    4 star reviewWe visited the three tuns at egglestone after being told it was a lovely pub for food. The food its ...

  • Crown Inn - Bolton, Carlisle

    Bar

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

    13 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 ...

 

Top restaurants in Hillbeck

  • Shap Chip Shop - Shap, Penrith

    Fish and Chips Restaurant

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

    14.5 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

    4.5 miles away

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

 

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Top hotels in Hillbeck

  • Courtfield Hotel - Appleby in Westmorland

    Bongate, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6UP

    7.1 miles away

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

  • Black Bull - Reeth

    High Lane, Reeth, DL11 6SZ

    18.1 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent Sunday carvery!

 

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Top takeaways in Hillbeck

  • Stanhope Fish and Chip - Stanhope

    3-5 Cross Street, Stanhope, DL13 2ND

    19.2 miles away

    5 star reviewThe fish & chips here are absolutely gorgeous, crispy batter and no greasy chips. Thank you from a very ...

  • China Moon - Appleby in Westmorland

    Low Wiend, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6QP

    7.7 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.

 

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Top health and beauty in Hillbeck

  • Canyon Ride - Cumbria

    Swimming

    Southend Road, Cumbria, CA10 2DW

    15.3 miles away

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

 

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Top attractions in Hillbeck

  • Courtyard Gallery - Appleby in Westmorland

    Art Gallery

    32 Boroughgate, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6XG

    7.5 miles away

    5 star reviewHi we had tea and the most beautifully walnut cake there a few weeks ago, would you be able to ...

 

Top leisure in Hillbeck

  • Bank House Equestrian - Little Salkeld, Penrith

    Pony Riding

    Park Foot Trekking Centre Howtown Road, Little Salkeld, Penrith, CA10 1NN

    19.2 miles away

    5 star reviewBeen to a few riding schools but this is the best around. Me and my daughter both have lessons and ...

 

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