Hillcrest and Hensingham
Ward in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.538, -3.559 |
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| OS grid ref: | NX 99 16 |
| Dialling code: | 01946 (Whitehaven) |
The communities of Hillcrest and Hensingham sit on the western edge of Whitehaven in Cumberland, with easy access to the Irish Sea and the western fringe of the Lake District. The area is largely residential, with local shops, parks and green spaces that make it popular for walks and family life.
Long connected to West Cumbrian coal mining, Hensingham retains a strong community identity - village halls and active sports clubs are important to local social life - while the present-day economy mixes local services, light industry and commuting to nearby towns. A combination of Victorian terraces and post-war housing, plus proximity to coastal and heritage attractions in Whitehaven, gives the neighbourhood a distinctly working‑class yet outdoorsy character.
Postcode districts covering Hillcrest and Hensingham
Most populated places nearby
- Workington 6.5 miles
- Whitehaven 0.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Mirehouse Ward 0.6 miles
- Weddicar Parish 0.7 miles
- Whitehaven Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Galemire Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Moresby Parks Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Bransty Ward 1.4 miles
- Kells and Sandwith Ward 1.4 miles
- Moor Row Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Moresby Parish 1.8 miles
- Cleator Moor Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Rheda Park Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Cleator Moor West Ward 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Hillcrest and Hensingham
CA28 6XB, CA28 7SD, CA28 6TS, CA28 6XQ, CA25 5RB, CA28 8RG, CA28 8SB, CA28 7RS, CA28 6XT … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 78.5 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 82 miles
- Corkickle Railway Station 1 mile
- Whitehaven Railway Station 1.5 miles
Hotels near Hillcrest and Hensingham Ad
- Chase Hotel 0.7 miles
- Seacote Hotel 3.7 miles
- Hunday Manor Country House Hotel 4 6.1 miles
- Ennerdale Country House Hotel 3 2.5 miles
- The Hall Park Hotel 7.3 miles
- The Melbreak Hotel 4 8 miles
- Sella Park House Hotel 3 7.6 miles
- Kirkstile Inn 4 9.6 miles
- The White Mare 6.6 miles
- Gosforth Hall Inn 4 9.6 miles
Schools in Hillcrest and Hensingham
- Jericho Primary School Primary
- St Benedict's Catholic High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 1.5 miles
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 3.8 miles
- Winscales Estate 5.9 miles
- Derwent Park Stadium 7.6 miles
- Borough Park Stadium 7.7 miles
- Calder Hall Estate 8.7 miles
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 15.9 miles