Dearham and Broughton
Ward in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.711, -3.411 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 09 35 |
| Dialling code: | 01900 (Workington) |
The area centred on Dearham and Broughton sits on the edge of rural and coastal Cumbria within the unitary authority of Cumberland, a few miles from the harbour town of Maryport and the wide salt flats of the Solway Firth. It combines low rolling farmland and former mining settlements, with a landscape shaped by 19th‑century coalworking and the quieter rhythms of agriculture and seaside tourism.
Locally there is a strong sense of community around village halls, churches and pubs, and the area leans on small businesses, farms and visitor interest in nearby Roman archaeology and maritime heritage in Maryport. Good road links also mean many residents commute to larger centres such as Workington and Carlisle, while local history and community groups keep the mining and rural stories of Dearham and Broughton alive.
Postcode districts covering Dearham and Broughton
Most populated places nearby
- Carlisle 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Workington 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Whitehaven 13.4 miles21.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Tallentire Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Bridekirk Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Dearham Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Dovenby Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Crosscanonby Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Gilcrux Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Crosby Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Maryport North Ward 2 miles3.1 km
- Papcastle Parish 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Oughterside and Allerby Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Broughton Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Broughton Moor Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Dearham and Broughton
CA15 7HX, CA13 0YW, CA15 7HP, CA13 0NF, CA15 6TW, CA15 7HG, CA15 7RA, CA7 2LA, CA7 2PZ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 72 miles115.8 km
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 72.2 miles116.1 km
- Maryport Railway Station 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Aspatria Railway Station 4.6 miles7.4 km
Hotels in Dearham and Broughton Ad
Schools in Dearham and Broughton
- Bridekirk Dovenby C of E Primary School Primary
- Broughton Primary School Primary
- Dearham Primary School Primary
- Oughterside Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Borough Park Stadium 7 miles11.3 km
- Derwent Park Stadium 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Winscales Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Powillimount Beach Beach 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Blencathra Centre Country house 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Arbigland Estate 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Cavens Estate 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Southwick House Estate 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Douglas Hall Estate 16.8 miles27 km
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 17.1 miles27.5 km