Cockermouth North
Ward in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.669, -3.378 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 11 31 |
| Dialling code: | 01900 (Workington) |
Cockermouth North sits on the northern edge of Cockermouth in Cumberland, England, covering suburban streets and the immediate approach to the surrounding countryside. It enjoys proximity to the confluence of the River Cocker and River Derwent, with views across to the fells of the Lake District, so residents get a mix of town amenities and easy access to rural walking and tourism.
The ward shares in Cockermouth's historic character – think Cockermouth Castle and the town known as the birthplace of William Wordsworth – and its local economy is a blend of independent shops, small businesses, schools and commuter households. The community has been shaped by recent flood events (notably 2009 and 2015) and the subsequent recovery work, which has fostered active local groups and resilience projects alongside traditional civic life.
Postcode districts covering Cockermouth North
Most populated places nearby
- Carlisle 23.8 miles
- Workington 7.4 miles
- Whitehaven 11.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cockermouth Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Papcastle Parish 0.7 miles
- Brigham Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Dovenby Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Bridekirk Parish 1.8 miles
- Broughton Parish 2.1 miles
- Great Broughton and Little Broughton Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Tallentire Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Greysouthen Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Embleton Parish 3.1 miles
- Dearham and Broughton Ward 3.2 miles
- Cockermouth South Ward 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Cockermouth North
CA13 9NR, CA13 9RU, CA13 9EU, CA13 0AA, CA13 9NJ, CA13 9RR, CA13 9AZ, CA13 9LU, CA13 0NH … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 71.7 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 75.2 miles
- Maryport Railway Station 5.6 miles
- Flimby Railway Station 5.9 miles
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Schools in Cockermouth North
- Cockermouth School Secondary
- Fairfield Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Winscales Estate 6.1 miles
- Borough Park Stadium 7.1 miles
- Derwent Park Stadium 7.3 miles
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 11.8 miles
- Blencathra Centre Country house 12.3 miles
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 12.8 miles
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 15.4 miles
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 16 miles
- Powillimount Beach Beach 17.3 miles
- Arbigland Estate 18 miles
- Calder Hall Estate 18.1 miles
- Cavens Estate 19.3 miles