The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Westmorland and Furness is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Eden Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the North West region of the UK.
It is located within the county of , situated in the North West region of the UK. It's 238.65 miles North West from central London., 26.55 miles South from Carlisle, 32.35 miles North from Lancaster and 61.11 miles South West from Newcastle upon Tyne.
TOWNHEAD is within the Post Town of PENRITH
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Map of Townhead
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02004012 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Townhead
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Penrith Address: A66, Penrith, CA11 0DT Telephone: 0871 984 6168 Visit Hotel Page |
11.18 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Penrith Address: 2 Common Garden Square Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
12.24 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Kendal Central Address: Maude St Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
14.09 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Kendal Address: A591, Kendal, LA8 8AA Telephone: 0871 984 6327 Visit Hotel Page |
16.04 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Kendal Killington Lake Address: Killington Lake Ss Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
17.47 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Cumbria |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Townhead | |
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| Latitude | 54.510668 |
| Longitude | -2.911992 |
| OS Easting (X): | 340959 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 513214 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NY410132 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:28 |
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| Sunset | 15:49 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Shap 19 December 2024 at 04:00 (9.17 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Clear night |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 3.2°C (74.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NW (13 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00097739 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Employment and Retirees |
| Average Age | 46.83 |
| Area Population | 1422.00 |
| Male Population | 725.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 697.00 (49%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01019339 |
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| LSOA Name: | Eden 005D |
| SOA Code: | 2a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02004012 |
| MSOA Name: | Eden 005 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Ambleside Market Place Express |
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| Market Place, Ambleside, LA22 9BU |
| 0345 610 2810 |
| Distance: 5.83 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Ambleside Market Place Express |
| Sainsburys Windermere Main Road Local |
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| Main Road, Windermere, Windermere, England, LA23 1DX |
| 1539488843 |
| Distance: 9.19 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Windermere Main Road Local |
| Tesco Bowness-on-windermere Express |
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| 4-5 The Royal, Cumbria, Bowness-On-Windermere, LA23 3DB |
| 0345 671 9296 |
| Distance: 10.1 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Bowness-on-windermere Express |
| Iceland Penrith |
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| Castle Retail Park, Cavendish Way, , CA11 7JQ |
| 01768398372 |
| Distance: 12 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Penrith |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 017684 - Pooley Bridge |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Eden |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Penrith, Cumbria &CA11 7QF |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01768 817 817 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Penrith and The Border |
| The Member of Parliament is Tim Farron |
| Details for the MP Tim Farron on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Tim Farron on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Tim Farron won with a majority of 21,472 the result was LD gain from Con. The total electorate was 72,029 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Ullswater Ward |
| Parish: Patterdale Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Primary Schools
Patterdale CofE Primary School
Address: Patterdale CofE Primary School, Patterdale, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0NL
Distance: 2.04 miles
Contact: 01768482383
Nearest Hospitals
| Keswick (Mary Hewetson) Community Hospital |
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| Address: Mary Hewetson Cottage Hospital, Crosthwaite Road, Keswick, CA12 5PH, |
| Independent Sector |
| North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01768 245678 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 18.15 (miles) |
| Directions from to Keswick (Mary Hewetson) Community Hospital |
| Penrith Hospital |
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| Address: Penrith Community Hospital, Bridge Lane, Penrith, |
| NHS Sector |
| North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01768 245555 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 19.55 (miles) |
| Directions from to Penrith Hospital |
| Westmorland General Hospital |
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| Address: Burton Rd, Kendal, |
| NHS Sector |
| University Hospitals Of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01539 732288 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 25.46 (miles) |
| Directions from to Westmorland General Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
MINT DENTAL
Address: OLD QUAKER MEETING HOUSE, RYDAL ROAD, AMBLESIDE, CUMBRIA, LA22 9AN
Distance: 5.74 miles
Contact: :
VICTORIA TERRACE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 26 VICTORIA TERRACE, VICTORIA STREET, WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA, LA23 1AB
Distance: 9.06 miles
Contact: :
ZEBRA DENTAL
Address: BERTRUM CHAMBERS, ELLERTHWAITE SQUARE, WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA, LA23 1DP
Distance: 9.24 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: ST. JOHNS HOUSE, LAKE ROAD, WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA, LA23 2EQ
Distance: 9.59 miles
Contact: :
BRUNDHOLME DENTAL PRACTICE LTD.
Address: 2 BLENCATHRA STREET, KESWICK, CUMBRIA, CA12 4HP
Distance: 10.80 miles
Contact: :
FITZ PARK DENTAL PRACTICE LTD
Address: 31 STATION STREET, KESWICK, CA12 5HH
Distance: 10.91 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
GLENRIDDING HEALTH CENTRE
Address: GLENRIDDING, PENRITH, CUMBRIA, CA11 0PD
Distance: 2.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01768 482297
AMBLESIDE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: RYDAL ROAD, AMBLESIDE, CUMBRIA, LA22 9BP
Distance: 5.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 432693
GRASMERE SURGERY
Address: 1 FIELD FOOT, GRASMERE, CUMBRIA, LA22 9TB
Distance: 5.70 miles
Contact: tel: 015394 32693
ST. MARY'S SURGERY
Address: AMBLESIDE ROAD, WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA, LA23 1BA
Distance: 8.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 488484
SHAP MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SHAP HEALTH CENTRE, PEGGY NUT CROFT, SHAP, PENRITH, CUMBRIA, CA10 3LW
Distance: 9.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01931 716230
WINDERMERE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: GOODLEY DALE, WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA, LA23 2EG
Distance: 9.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 445159
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
GRASMERE PHARMACY
Address: 1 OAKBANK, BROADGATE, GRASMERE, AMBLESIDE, LA22 9TA
Distance: 5.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 435553
BOOTS
Address: UNITS 8-9, MARKET CROSS, AMBLESIDE, CUMBRIA, LA22 9BT
Distance: 5.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 433355
THOMAS BELL (CHEMISTS) LTD
Address: LAKE ROAD, AMBLESIDE, CUMBRIA, LA22 0AD
Distance: 5.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 433345
BOOTS
Address: 10-12 CRESCENT ROAD, WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA, LA23 1EA
Distance: 9.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 443093
WINDERMER COMMUNITY PHARMACY LTD
Address: 16 CRESCENT ROAD, WINDERMERE, LA23 1DT
Distance: 9.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 443417
WINDERMERE HEALTH CENTRE PHARMACY LTD
Address: GOODLY DALE, WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA, LA23 2EG
Distance: 9.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01539 443139
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
AMBLESIDE OPTICIANS - THE OLD MILL
Address: THE OLD MILL, NORTH ROAD, AMBLESIDE, CUMBRIA, LA22 9DT
Distance: 5.73 miles
Contact: :
BAGOT OPTICIANS (WINDERMERE)
Address: 15 VICTORIA STREET, WINDERMERE, CUMBRIA, LA23 1AB
Distance: 9.06 miles
Contact: :
FIT 4 U GLASSES
Address: TROUTBECK, PENRITH, CA11 0SY
Distance: 9.09 miles
Contact: :
MIKE ADDISON OPTICIAN LTD
Address: SHAP HEALTH CENTRE, PEGGY NUT CROFT, SHAP, PENRITH, CA10 3LW
Distance: 9.47 miles
Contact: :
SMITH & BUTTERFIELD OPTOMETRISTS
Address: SOUTHEY STREET, KESWICK, CUMBRIA, CA12 4HL
Distance: 10.87 miles
Contact: :
S & K BUTTERFIELD LTD - PENRITH
Address: STRICKLAND WELL, GREAT STRICKLAND, PENRITH, CUMBRIA, CA10 3DF
Distance: 10.98 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Windermere Station is 9.06 miles away.
Address: Windermere station, Station Precinct, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH
Windermere is situated on the Windermere branch line and is managed by Northern.
Windermere Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Staveley (Cumbria) Station is 10.06 miles away.
Address: Staveley station, Station Road, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9NG
Staveley (Cumbria) is situated on the Windermere branch line and is managed by Northern.
Staveley (Cumbria) Station is an unstaffed station.