Cockermouth
Built-up area in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.662, -3.366 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 11 30 |
| Population: | 9,146 |
| Dialling code: | 01900 (Workington) |
Cockermouth sits in the historic county of Cumberland in north‑west England, at the confluence of the River Cocker and the River Derwent, on the edge of the Lake District National Park. The compact town centre mixes medieval and Georgian streetscapes, with the gatehouse and remnants of Cockermouth Castle and a handsome stone bridge giving it a distinctly historic feel.
It is the birthplace of William Wordsworth, and that literary connection feeds a lively cultural life alongside regular markets, independent shops and a tourism‑focused economy supplemented by small manufacturers and services. The town is also notable for severe flooding in 2009 and 2015, events that prompted strong community recovery efforts and newer flood defences that form part of its recent social history.
Postcode districts covering Cockermouth
Most populated places nearby
- Carlisle 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Workington 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Whitehaven 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Penrith 25 miles40.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Cockermouth North Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Papcastle Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Brigham Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Dovenby Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Bridekirk Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Embleton Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Broughton Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Great Broughton and Little Broughton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Blindbothel Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Cockermouth South Ward 3 miles4.9 km
- Tallentire Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Greysouthen Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Cockermouth
CA13 9HD, CA13 9NG, CA13 9FJ, CA13 0HY, CA13 0ZE, CA13 9AR, CA13 9JH, CA13 0JF, CA13 9EU … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 71.5 miles115 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 75.9 miles122.1 km
- Maryport Railway Station 6.2 miles10 km
- Flimby Railway Station 6.5 miles10.4 km
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Schools in Cockermouth
- Cockermouth School Secondary
- Fairfield Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Winscales Estate 6.2 miles10 km
- Borough Park Stadium 7.4 miles12 km
- Derwent Park Stadium 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 11.8 miles19 km
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 11.8 miles19 km
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 13.1 miles21.1 km
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Calder Hall Estate 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Powillimount Beach Beach 18 miles28.9 km
- Arbigland Estate 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Inglewood Forest Forest 19.8 miles31.9 km