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 miles38.3 km
- Workington 7.4 miles12 km
- Whitehaven 11.8 miles19 km
Neighbouring places
- Cockermouth Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Papcastle Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Brigham Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Dovenby Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Bridekirk Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Broughton Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Great Broughton and Little Broughton Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Tallentire Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Greysouthen Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Embleton Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Dearham and Broughton Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Cockermouth South Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Cockermouth North
CA13 9QX, CA13 0JH, CA13 9AJ, CA13 9PJ, CA13 9JN, CA13 0FB, CA13 9EX, CA13 9BT, CA13 9DB … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 71.7 miles115.4 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 75.2 miles121.1 km
- Maryport Railway Station 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Flimby Railway Station 5.9 miles9.5 km
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Schools in Cockermouth North
- Cockermouth School Secondary
- Fairfield Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Winscales Estate 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Borough Park Stadium 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Derwent Park Stadium 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 11.8 miles19 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 12.8 miles20.5 km
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 16 miles25.7 km
- Powillimount Beach Beach 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Arbigland Estate 18 miles28.9 km
- Calder Hall Estate 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Cavens Estate 19.3 miles31 km