Ormsgill and Parkside
Ward in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.133, -3.225 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 20 71 |
| Dialling code: | 01229 (Barrow-in-Furness) |
Ormsgill and Parkside sits on the western edge of Barrow-in-Furness in the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness, north‑west England. The ward blends suburban streets and post‑war housing with pockets of light industry and estate land, and its local economy remains linked to the town’s long maritime and manufacturing traditions, including the shipyards and dock-related businesses that shape employment in the area.
Socially and culturally the area has a strong community feel, with local clubs, schools, parks and allotments anchoring everyday life; it also benefits from proximity to the Furness peninsula’s heritage and coast, including nearby Furness Abbey and countryside walks. Like much of Barrow it faces challenges around regeneration and services, but retains a distinct working‑class identity and active neighbourhood initiatives.
Postcode districts covering Ormsgill and Parkside
Most populated places nearby
- Blackpool 23 miles37.1 km
- Morecambe 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Lancaster 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Barrow-in-Furness 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Kendal 23.6 miles38 km
- Fleetwood 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Poulton-le-Fylde 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Heysham 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Cleveleys 19 miles30.5 km
- Ulverston 7 miles11.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Barrow-in-Furness Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Hawcoat and Newbarns Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Old Barrow and Hindpool Ward 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Dalton South Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Dalton Town with Newton Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Dalton-in-Furness Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Risedale and Roosecote Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Walney Island Ward 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Dalton North Ward 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Askam and Ireleth Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Askam in Furness Built-up area 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Lindal and Marton Parish 4.1 miles6.6 km
Example postcodes in Ormsgill and Parkside
LA14 5BB, LA14 5NP, LA13 9BW, LA13 9BD, LA14 5LS, LA14 5QN, LA14 4TL, LA14 4SD, LA13 9DT … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 57.4 miles92.3 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 66.2 miles106.5 km
- Barrow-in-Furness Railway Station 1 mile1.6 km
- Roose Railway Station 1.8 miles2.8 km
Hotels in Ormsgill and Parkside Ad
Schools in Ormsgill and Parkside
- Furness Academy Secondary
- Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School Primary
- St Pius X Catholic Primary School, Barrow Primary
- Victoria Academy Primary
- Victoria Infant and Nursery School Primary
Local points of interest
- Holker Street Stadium 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Roanhead Beach Beach 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Holker Hall Estate 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Globe Arena Stadium 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Highbury Stadium Stadium 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Ashton Hall Estate 18.9 miles30.5 km
- Lancaster University University 19.8 miles31.8 km