St. Michael's
Ward in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.641, -3.558 |
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| OS grid ref: | NX 99 28 |
| Dialling code: | 01900 (Workington) |
St. Michael's is an electoral ward in the unitary authority of Cumberland in north‑west England, sitting in a region where suburban streets meet the wider rural and coastal landscape of the county. The ward has a mix of housing, local shops, schools and community facilities, and benefits from being within easy reach of the hills and lakes that attract outdoor visitors to the nearby Lake District.
Historically the area reflects the parish and small‑town roots common across Cumberland, with community life often organised around local clubs, churches and pubs. Economically it is driven by local services and small businesses, with many residents commuting to larger towns for work, so the ward combines a strong local identity with connections to the wider regional economy.
Postcode districts covering St. Michael's
Most populated places nearby
- Workington 0.7 miles
- Whitehaven 6.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Workington Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Moss Bay and Moorclose Ward 0.8 miles
- Stainburn Built-up area 1.6 miles
- St. John's and Great Clifton Ward 1.7 miles
- Seaton Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Siddick Built-up area 1.8 miles
- High Harrington Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Harrington Ward 2.1 miles
- Winscales Parish 2.6 miles
- Distington Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Great Clifton Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Camerton Parish 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in St. Michael's
CA14 2AA, CA14 2PN, CA14 2NX, CA14 9SJ, CA14 2TP, CA14 2EG, CA14 9ZZ, CA95 1AB, CA14 2BS … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 72.5 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 79.1 miles
- Workington Railway Station 0.3 miles
- Harrington Railway Station 2 miles
Hotels near St. Michael's Ad
- The Hall Park Hotel 3 0.8 miles
- Waverley Hotel 0.4 miles
- The Sleepwell Inn 4 0.6 miles
- Washington Central Hotel and Sleepwell Inn 4 0.6 miles
- The Melbreak Hotel 4 3.3 miles
- The Old Ginn House Inn 4 2.9 miles
- Hunday Manor Country House Hotel 4 2.3 miles
- Moresby Hall Country House Hotel 4 4.7 miles
- The Golden Lion Hotel 3 5.6 miles
- Premier Inn Whitehaven 3 4.5 miles
Schools in St. Michael's
- St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington Secondary
- St Michael's Nursery and Infant School Primary
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Primary
- Victoria Infant and Nursery School Primary
- Victoria Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Derwent Park Stadium 0.5 miles
- Borough Park Stadium 0.6 miles
- Winscales Estate 2.9 miles
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 6.4 miles
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 10.6 miles
- Calder Hall Estate 15.7 miles
- Douglas Hall Estate 17.1 miles
- Powillimount Beach Beach 17.4 miles
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 17.9 miles
- Arbigland Estate 17.9 miles
- Southwick House Estate 18.4 miles
- Orchardton House Estate 18.6 miles