Howgate
Ward in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.577, -3.536 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 00 21 |
| Dialling code: | 01946 (Whitehaven) |
Howgate is an electoral ward within the unitary authority of Cumberland in north‑west England, sitting on the edge of the city of Carlisle. It is largely residential, with a mix of suburban housing, local shops and schools, modest green spaces and community facilities that serve a population of commuters and families who work in the city or the surrounding agricultural hinterland.
Locally the ward reflects the wider character of the area: Victorian and 20th‑century expansion meets rural Cumbrian traditions, and community life is often centred on small pubs, social clubs and parish events. Economically and socially it is tied to Carlisle for employment and services, while being part of a landscape known for its historic and rural attractions, including the Roman heritage around Hadrian's Wall.
Postcode districts covering Howgate
Most populated places nearby
- Workington 3.8 miles
- Whitehaven 2.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Moresby Parish 1.2 miles
- Lowca Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Moresby Parks Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Parton Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Distington Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Bransty Ward 2.3 miles
- High Harrington Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Winscales Parish 2.7 miles
- Harrington Ward 2.7 miles
- Arlecdon and Frizington Parish 2.7 miles
- Hillcrest and Hensingham Ward 2.9 miles
- Whitehaven Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Howgate
CA14 5TD, CA28 6QB, CA28 8XH, CA28 8UR, CA28 6QQ, CA28 6PJ, CA14 5XA, CA28 8UJ, CA28 6QE … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 76.7 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 80 miles
- Parton Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Whitehaven Railway Station 2.6 miles
Hotels in Howgate Ad
Schools in Howgate
- Distington Community School Primary
- Lowca Community School Primary
- Moresby Primary School Primary
- St Bridget's C of E School Primary
Local points of interest
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 2.8 miles
- Winscales Estate 3.1 miles
- Derwent Park Stadium 5 miles
- Borough Park Stadium 5 miles
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 6.6 miles
- Calder Hall Estate 11.2 miles
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 16.1 miles
- Blencathra Centre Country house 18.5 miles