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County or areaCumbria
Postcode districtLA8
Telephone code015395
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 13 min4:36 am – 9:49 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 19 min8:29 am – 3:48 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People5,269 residentsin the Hawkshead & Cartmel Fell census areaMedian age 55.42,427 households71% of homes owner-occupied49% owned outright7% social rented, 22% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting1.9% unemployment rate58% of adults are economically active, 2,632 in work, 33% retiredMain industries: hospitality 14%, retail and wholesale 12%, health and social work 9%Getting to work: 36% work from home, 55% go by car, 7% walk or cycle39% 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, 7% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 20°C, lows 11°CColdest month January: highs 7°C, lows 1°C1,437 mm of rain a year, 53 days with 10 mm or morewettest month January52 days of air frost, 6 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 7°CJFebruary: 1 to 7°CFMarch: 2 to 10°CMApril: 4 to 12°CAMay: 6 to 16°CMJune: 9 to 18°CJJuly: 11 to 20°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 landmarksUnderbarrow Poollake · 1.2 miSavin Hillhill · under a mileChapel Hillhill · under a mileLyth Valleyvalley · under a mileBroomer Daledale · 1.6 miCockhag Tarnlake · 2.7 miLevens Hallhistoric site · 3.6 miLevens Forcewaterfall · 3.7 miSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps
Parks and green spacesLevens Parkpark · 3.4 mi · 63 haHawesmead Parkpark · 3.9 miThe Greenpark · 4.1 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes80 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197014 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+, 3 induced by mining or drillingLargest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197950 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 21 Sep 20269 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 2.2 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 7.1 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband40% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband87% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)1.2% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,989 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation18 m59 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 4 to 158 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalWestmorland General Hospital4.4 miGP surgeryCaptain French Surgery4.2 miPharmacyGillinggate Pharmacy4.2 miDentistBridge Dental Practice4.2 miPolice stationKendal Police Station4.5 miCash machinePost OfficeKendal4.3 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Overture Maps
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 primaryPrimaryCrosthwaite CofE Schoolages 3-11, 109 pupils1.5 miSecondaryKirkbie Kendal Schoolages 11-18, 1,029 pupils4.3 miCollegeKendal College4.0 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportLeeds Bradford Airport LBA56 miRailway stationKendal4.8 miBus stationBus Station (Ken)Kendal4.5 miFerryjettyFell Foot4.7 miEV chargingBusher Walk - Kendal4.5 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the LA8 postcode district.


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175 Restaurants in Row in 23 categories

 

 

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420 Shops in Row in 72 categories

 

 

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48 Takeaways in Row in 7 categories

 

 

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210 Health and beauty in Row in 30 categories

 

 

139 Home improvement in Row in 28 categories

 

 

139 Attractions in Row in 16 categories

 

 

41 Property services in Row in 6 categories

 

 

86 Education in Row in 17 categories

 

 

32 Business services in Row in 11 categories

 

 

25 Leisure in Row in 8 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Row

  • WineTime - Warton, Carnforth

    Wine Bar

    57 Main St, Warton, Carnforth, LA6 1JH

    10.4 miles away

    5 star reviewhow do l rate perfection,includes staff.

  • Royal Oak - Stonegate, Lancaster

    Bar

    Little Stonegate Main Street, Stonegate, Lancaster, LA2 8JY

    15 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent food, service and value in clean and pleasant surroundings with a fantastic beer garden and plenty of parking in ...

  • Farmers Arms - Baycliff, Ulverston

    Bar

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

    14.7 miles away

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

  • Devonshire Arms - Ulverston

    1 Braddyll Terrace, Ulverston, LA12 0DH

    12.5 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

    5.8 miles away

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

 

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  • Lisdoonie Hotel - Barrow in Furness

    307 Abbey Road, Barrow in Furness, LA14 5LF

    18.7 miles away

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

 

Top shops in Row

  • Scope - Kendal

    Discount Store

    60 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4TF

    4.3 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

    5.1 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

    10 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

    15.1 miles away

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

  • Catherine's Cafe - Morecambe

    Coffee Shop

    35 Princes Crescent, Morecambe, LA4 6BY

    15 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 Row

  • Posh Spice - Hest Bank, Lancaster

    Indian Takeaway

    2 Marine Drive, Hest Bank, Lancaster, LA2 6EB

    14.1 miles away

    5 star reviewthank you so much - this is authentic gorgeous high quality restaurant food with consistently top service from a takeaway! ...

  • Jolly Fryer - Burneside, Kendal

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Jolly Fryer, Burneside, Kendal, LA9 6QT

    5.1 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

    12.4 miles away

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

  • Highfield Fisheries - Carnforth

    51 Highfield Road, Carnforth, LA5 9AH

    12.2 miles away

    5 star reviewbest chippy in lancs

  • North Road Chippy - Carnforth

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    1 North Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LQ

    11.9 miles away

    5 star reviewwe have had half a dozen fish supper from here and they have all been excellent

 

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  • JJs - Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth

    Hair Care

    18 Market Street, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, LA6 2AU

    11.7 miles away

    5 star reviewEasily the best haircut in the area

  • Headlines - Ulverston

    Hairdresser

    42 Central Drive, Ulverston, LA12 9JN

    12.8 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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  • Wolf House Gallery - Silverdale, Carnforth

    Art Gallery

    Lindeth Road, Silverdale, Carnforth, LA5 0TX

    9.2 miles away

    5 star reviewIf you want first-class food served in an unpretentious manner, look no further. Wolf house restaurant is wonderful soups served with ...

 

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  • Sandylands Post Office - Kendal

    Office Services

    65 Sandylands Road, Kendal, LA9 6EY

    5 miles away

    5 star reviewVery helpful with a complex international parcel I had to send with short notice. Thanks

 

Top leisure in Row

  • Jubilee Garage - Bolton le Sands, Carnforth

    Car Wash

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

    13.1 miles away

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