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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 18 min4:34 am – 9:52 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 15 min8:32 am – 3:46 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 19°C, lows 10°CColdest month January: highs 6°C, lows 1°C1,340 mm of rain a year, 45 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December64 days of air frost, 3 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 6°CJFebruary: 1 to 7°CFMarch: 2 to 8°CMApril: 3 to 11°CAMay: 6 to 15°CMJune: 8 to 17°CJJuly: 10 to 19°CJAugust: 10 to 18°CASeptember: 8 to 16°CSOctober: 6 to 12°CONovember: 3 to 9°CNDecember: 1 to 6°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksBright Tarnlake · under a mileForce Crag Minehistoric site · 1.6 miFlusco Pikemountain · 2.1 miDacre Castlecastle · 2.3 miBlack Hillhill · under a mileHolghyllvalley · under a mileLacet Hillhill · 1.1 miDalemain Mansion and Historic Gardenshistoric site · 3.1 miSources: Ordnance Survey Open Names; Overture Maps
Parks and green spacesDalemain Country Parkpark · 2.8 mi · 66 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes81 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197014 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197925 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 21 Sep 202633 mi away, Silverdale, LancashireSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: no mapped risk within 500 m of the centreSource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 1.9 · PM2.5 4.2 · PM10 5.9 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
Elevation263 m863 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 206 to 292 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalPenrith Community Hospital5.7 miGP surgeryBirbeck Medical Group5.7 miPharmacyMorrisons Pharmacy5.2 miDentistSkirsgill Dental Practice4.9 miPolice stationPolice & Crime Commissioner OfficePenrith5.9 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Overture Maps
SchoolsWithin 2 mi2 schools2 primaryPrimaryPenruddock Primary Schoolages 3-11, 48 pupilsunder a milePrimaryGreystoke Primary Schoolages 3-11, 51 pupils1.6 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportNewcastle International Airport NCL55 miRailway stationPenrith North Lakes5.1 miBus stationBus Station (P)Penrith5.5 miFerryPooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing3.5 miBus stops11 within a mileEV chargingGRIDSERVE Charging StationPenrith4.2 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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94 Restaurants in Motherby in 13 categories

 

 

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202 Shops in Motherby in 47 categories

 

 

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28 Takeaways in Motherby in 6 categories

 

 

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109 Home improvement in Motherby in 22 categories

 

 

75 Health and beauty in Motherby in 24 categories

 

 

92 Attractions in Motherby in 16 categories

 

 

40 Property services in Motherby in 6 categories

 

 

45 Education in Motherby in 18 categories

 

 

10 Leisure in Motherby in 5 categories

 

 

19 Business services in Motherby in 7 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Motherby

  • Fetherston Arms - Penrith

    Gastropub

    The Square, Penrith, CA10 1DQ

    11.1 miles away

    5 star reviewBeautiful location-and probably the best home made pie in the World!!had fantastic lunch 1st weekend in Oct 2012.friendly, lovely atmosphere ...

  • Black Lion - Carlisle

    Gastropub

    5-10 Lowther Arcade Durdar Road, Carlisle, CA2 4TX

    14.1 miles away

    5 star reviewHave sunday lunch regularly at black lion, food is always excellent, vegetables always so fresh and well prepared.If you ...

  • Crown Inn - Bolton, Carlisle

    Bar

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

    11.2 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 ...

  • Midland Hotel - Lazonby, Penrith

    Bar

    Lazonby, Lazonby, Penrith, CA10 1BG

    10.1 miles away

    4 star reviewA quiet, friendly pub with good beer. An approachable landlord who chats if you want a chat. What more can ...

 

Top restaurants in Motherby

  • Crumbs - Carlisle

    Buffet Restaurant

    14 Carlisle Road, Carlisle, CA5 7PY

    14.2 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent customer service! Very clean, lots of food choices and at a good price.

  • Shap Chip Shop - Shap, Penrith

    Fish and Chips Restaurant

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

    11.6 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

    13.7 miles away

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

  • Mcdonalds - Penrith

    Ullswater Road, Penrith, CA11 7JQ

    5.1 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent service. Guna in particular, what a star.

  • Bridge End Inn - Dalston, Carlisle

    Bridge End, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7BH

    13.1 miles away

    5 star reviewHaHad lunch today with my family, would totally recommend this pub. The food was delicious, plentiful, carefully presented and definitely ...

 

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Top supermarkets in Motherby

  • Co op - Keswick

    Main Street, Keswick, CA12 5EF

    10.7 miles away

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

  • Co op - Dalston

    8 The Square, Dalston, CA5 7PJ

    13.9 miles away

    5 star reviewFirst time in the store. Beautiful light and airy store, fabulous choice, very posh, looked like waitrose or sainsbury. ...

 

Top takeaways in Motherby

  • Kingfisher - Keswick

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    77 Main Street, Keswick, CA12 5DS

    10.7 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat Fish

  • Bread Basket - Wigton

    Sandwich Shop and Takeaway

    8 High Street, Wigton, CA7 9NJ

    16.4 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely staff greeted me with a warm welcome ,the choice of fillings were great they don't have everything mixed with ...

  • Lucky Dragon - Waterhead, Compston Road

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

    15.3 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 ...

  • Golden Boat - Penrith

    Chinese Takeaway

    24 Queen Street, Penrith, CA11 7XD

    5.4 miles away

    5 star reviewBest Chinese takeaway in Penrith. Wouldn't go anywhere else. Have tried them all and nowhere comes close!!

  • Pizza Piatto - Penrith

    Pizza Takeaway

    21 King Street, Penrith, CA11 7AJ

    5.5 miles away

    5 star reviewBest pizza shop in town. Lovely pizzas! I mean very very tasty, my favourite is the bolognese pizza and ...

 

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Top health and beauty in Motherby

  • 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

    9.2 miles away

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

  • Rowe Stephen - Penrith

    Optician

    26 Corn Market, Penrith, CA11 7HS

    5.4 miles away

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

 

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Top leisure in Motherby

  • Bank House Equestrian - Little Salkeld, Penrith

    Pony Riding

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

    9.6 miles away

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

 

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