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County or areaCumbria
Postcode districtCA11
Telephone code017684
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 16 min4:35 am – 9:51 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 16 min8:31 am – 3:47 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People5,500 residentsin the Askham, Ullswater & Greystoke census areaMedian age 53.52,456 households71% of homes owner-occupied51% owned outright9% social rented, 19% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting2.6% unemployment rate60% of adults are economically active, 2,792 in work, 30% retiredMain industries: hospitality 15%, farming, forestry and fishing 12%, retail and wholesale 12%Getting to work: 40% work from home, 50% go by car, 1% take public transport, 8% walk or cycle47% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages41% of adults hold a degree or higher14% have no qualifications, 6% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 17°C, lows 10°CColdest month January: highs 5°C, lows 0°C2,300 mm of rain a year, 85 days with 10 mm or morewettest month January66 days of air frost, 2 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 0 to 5°CJFebruary: 0 to 5°CFMarch: 1 to 7°CMApril: 3 to 10°CAMay: 5 to 13°CMJune: 8 to 16°CJJuly: 10 to 17°CJAugust: 10 to 17°CASeptember: 8 to 14°CSOctober: 5 to 11°CONovember: 3 to 7°CNDecember: 0 to 5°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksBrothers Waterlake · under a mileGavel Pikemountain · 1.8 miAngle Tarnlake · 1.1 miStony Cove Pikemountain · 2.2 miThe Forceswaterfall · 1.9 miStay Dubwater · under a mileGale Craghill · under a mileDeepdalevalley · under a mileSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesJenkins Fieldpark · 2.3 mi · 4 haKing George's Fieldplaying field · 1.8 mi · 4 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes77 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197015 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+, 1 induced by mining or drillingLargest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197935 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 21 Sep 202624 mi away, Silverdale, LancashireSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 1.6 · PM2.5 4.2 · PM10 6.1 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband63% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband88% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)2.0% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)3,013 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation157 m515 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 153 to 479 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalMary Hewetson Cottage Hospital (Keswick)11 miGP surgeryGlenridding Health Centre2.5 miPharmacyGrasmere Pharmacy5.3 miDentistMint Dental5.6 miPolice stationAllerdale PoliceAmbleside5.4 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Overture Maps
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 primaryPrimaryPatterdale CofE Primary Schoolages 3-11, 23 pupils1.8 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportTeesside International Airport MME60 miMajor airportNewcastle International Airport NCL61 miRailway stationWindermere9.2 miBus stationBus Rail InterchangeWindermere9.1 miFerryPierGlenridding2.4 miBus stops10 within a mileCar parkRed Pit Parking AreaPatterdale2.7 miEV chargingRoam Charging StationGrasmere5.5 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the CA11 postcode district.


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122 Restaurants in Bridgend in 15 categories

 

 

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114 Shops in Bridgend in 30 categories

 

 

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31 Takeaways in Bridgend in 5 categories

 

 

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26 Health and beauty in Bridgend in 12 categories

 

 

90 Home improvement in Bridgend in 17 categories

 

 

74 Attractions in Bridgend in 13 categories

 

 

37 Property services in Bridgend in 7 categories

 

 

45 Education in Bridgend in 18 categories

 

 

4 Leisure in Bridgend in 4 categories

 

 

6 Business services in Bridgend in 5 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Bridgend

  • John Peel - Windermere

    Gastropub

    Spark Bridge Glebe Road Glebe Road Rayrigg Road, Windermere, LA23 3BZ

    10.1 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent food and service n plenty of it well enjoyed especially in front of a roaring fire definitely going again ...

  • Crown Inn - Bolton, Carlisle

    Bar

    Chapel Street Great Strickland, Bolton, Carlisle, CA10 3AZ

    13.5 miles away

    4 star reviewThis is a great traditional pub. Has a really nice atmosphere and is totally unspoilt. Serves a good traditional food menu served ...

 

Top restaurants in Bridgend

  • Silver Mountain - Kendal

    Czech Restaurant

    133-135 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4EN

    14.8 miles away

    5 star reviewBest Chinese in Kendal.. Quick friendly service. The only one we use .. A must try

  • British Raj - Kendal

    Czech Restaurant

    76 Kirkland, Kendal, LA9 5AP

    15 miles away

    5 star reviewThe best indian take-away EVER!!!!!!

  • Shap Chip Shop - Shap, Penrith

    Fish and Chips Restaurant

    Cleveland House, Shap, Shap, Penrith, CA10 3JS

    10 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic! Shap Chippy re-opened in 2013 and I can honestly say they do the best fish and chips I have ...

  • Forest Side Hotel - Grasmere, Ambleside

    Keswick Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, LA22 9RL

    4.9 miles away

    5 star reviewlovely hotel stayed there recently rooms great with fab views friendly staff would return here .exelent ...

  • China Cottage - Waterhead, Ambleside

    7 Lake Road, Waterhead, Ambleside, LA22 0AD

    5.8 miles away

    4 star reviewExcellent stir fried beef

 

Top banks in Bridgend

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Top shops in Bridgend

  • Scope - Kendal

    Discount Store

    60 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4TF

    14.6 miles away

    5 star reviewA while ago but remember great stuff, nice price and polite, knowledgeable staff

  • Seward E & J G - Burneside, Kendal

    Pie Shop

    5 Highgate Steeles Row, Burneside, Kendal, LA9 6PY

    12.7 miles away

    5 star reviewReally superb deep filled pies and cakes. You have to take what they have got, today there were cheese and ...

  • Lakeside Picnic - Waterhead, Ambleside

    Dessert Shop

    The Old Coach House Stock Lane Borrans Road, Waterhead, Ambleside, LA22 0ES

    6.4 miles away

    5 star reviewVery good coffee and fantasting customer service. Beautiful surroundings.

  • Oggie's Cards & Gifts - Coniston

    Gift Shop

    Coniston, LA21 8ED

    11.5 miles away

    5 star reviewMe and my husband recently went here on my first trip to coniston. I must admit it was a lovely ...

  • Plumgarths Farm Shop - Kendal

    Butcher Shop

    Crook Road, Kendal, LA8 8LX

    12.9 miles away

    4 star reviewYou go from strength to strength! We were among your 1st customers and collect fresh stuff every time we ...

 

Top supermarkets in Bridgend

  • Co op - Keswick

    Main Street, Keswick, CA12 5EF

    10.6 miles away

    5 star reviewVery good, good for veggies, good prices and all round a lot better than Booths.

 

Top takeaways in Bridgend

  • Kingfisher - Keswick

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    77 Main Street, Keswick, CA12 5DS

    10.6 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat Fish

  • Jolly Fryer - Burneside, Kendal

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Jolly Fryer, Burneside, Kendal, LA9 6QT

    12.7 miles away

    5 star reviewThis a seriously good chippie. Quality always excellent. Fresh & delicious.

  • Our Plaice - Coniston

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Lake Road, Coniston, LA21 8EW

    11.6 miles away

    5 star reviewvery tasty and very good value well worth a visit if you are passing

  • Lucky Dragon - Waterhead, Compston Road

    1 Unicorn Building, Waterhead, Compston Road, LA22 9DJ

    5.7 miles away

    5 star reviewBrilliant best take away staff friendly polite. Bo is brilliant always knows what I want. Wouldn't go anywhere else to ...

  • Staveley Chip Shop - Staveley

    Main Street, Staveley, LA8 9LU

    10.2 miles away

    4 star reviewSUPER FISH AND CHIPS. Lovely lady serving- & despite the heat wore a mask (due to Covid issues)

 

Top cinemas in Bridgend

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Top health and beauty in Bridgend

  • Hair Shop - Keswick

    Beauty

    2-3 Luptons Court, Keswick, CA12 5JL

    10.6 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat atmosphere excellent hairdressing

  • Canyon Ride - Cumbria

    Swimming

    Southend Road, Cumbria, CA10 2DW

    13.8 miles away

    5 star reviewCan you go on the water slide in the rain

  • Rowe Stephen - Penrith

    Optician

    26 Corn Market, Penrith, CA11 7HS

    12.5 miles away

    4 star reviewGreat service, very friendly and helpful, very happy customer

 

Top home improvement in Bridgend

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Top education in Bridgend

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Top leisure in Bridgend

  • Bank House Equestrian - Little Salkeld, Penrith

    Pony Riding

    Park Foot Trekking Centre Howtown Road, Little Salkeld, Penrith, CA10 1NN

    17.3 miles away

    5 star reviewBeen to a few riding schools but this is the best around. Me and my daughter both have lessons and ...

 

Top business services in Bridgend

  • Sandylands Post Office - Kendal

    Office Services

    65 Sandylands Road, Kendal, LA9 6EY

    14.6 miles away

    5 star reviewVery helpful with a complex international parcel I had to send with short notice. Thanks