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County or areaCumbria
Postcode districtLA8
Telephone code01539
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 14 min4:35 am – 9:49 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 18 min8:30 am – 3:47 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People7,649 residentsin the Kendal East & Whinfell census areaMedian age 52.73,400 households82% of homes owner-occupied53% owned outright6% social rented, 12% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting2.3% unemployment rate59% of adults are economically active, 3,820 in work, 33% retiredMain industries: retail and wholesale 17%, health and social work 13%, construction 11%Getting to work: 27% work from home, 58% go by car, 1% take public transport, 13% walk or cycle62% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages35% of adults hold a degree or higher15% have no qualifications, 7% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 11°CColdest month February: highs 6°C, lows 1°C1,928 mm of rain a year, 64 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December62 days of air frost, 3 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 6°CJFebruary: 1 to 6°CFMarch: 2 to 9°CMApril: 3 to 11°CAMay: 6 to 15°CMJune: 9 to 17°CJJuly: 11 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 landmarksWhiteside Pikemountain · 1.6 miLow Taggleshaw Tarnlake · 1.4 miSkelsmergh Tarnlake · 1.5 miUlgraveshill · 1.1 miMurthwaite Knotthill · 1.2 miMiddle Taggleshawwater · 1.3 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesKendal Greenpark · 3.5 mi · 3 haFord Parkpark · 4.8 miHawesmead Parkpark · 4.8 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes78 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197015 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+, 3 induced by mining or drillingLargest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197944 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 21 Sep 202616 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 2.2 · PM2.5 4.5 · PM10 6.9 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband97% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband98% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.1% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)3,541 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation169 m554 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 95 to 255 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalWestmorland General Hospital5.4 miGP surgeryStation House Surgery3.7 miPharmacyStaveley Pharmacy3.6 miDentistSandes Avenue Dental Practice3.8 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 primaryPrimarySelside Endowed CofE Primary Schoolages 4-11, 33 pupilsunder a mileSecondaryThe Queen Katherine Schoolages 11-19, 910 pupils3.1 miCollegeKendal College4.7 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportTeesside International Airport MME53 miMajor airportLeeds Bradford Airport LBA56 miRailway stationBurneside (Cumbria)2.5 miBus stationBus Station (K)Kendal3.8 miFerryWindermere Steam Boat Museum Ferry TerminalBowness on Windermere7.9 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the LA8 postcode district.


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90 Shops in Watchgate in 27 categories

 

 

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49 Takeaways in Watchgate in 7 categories

 

 

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46 Health and beauty in Watchgate in 14 categories

 

 

89 Home improvement in Watchgate in 15 categories

 

 

55 Attractions in Watchgate in 13 categories

 

 

44 Property services in Watchgate in 7 categories

 

 

41 Education in Watchgate in 14 categories

 

 

2 Business services in Watchgate in 1 category

 

 

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Top pubs in Watchgate

  • Sandford Arms - Appleby in Westmorland

    Bar

    13 Boroughgate Esperanto Way, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6NR

    16.5 miles away

    5 star reviewWe ate here years ago after a long journey; the meals and service was great.

  • Devonshire Arms - Ulverston

    1 Braddyll Terrace, Ulverston, LA12 0DH

    19.8 miles away

    5 star reviewHidden gem, best pub in the area, landlord keeps his real ale in superb condition. Also, no hot food being ...

  • John Peel - Windermere

    Gastropub

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

    7.8 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

    15.2 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 ...

  • Hope and Anchor - Ulverston

    4 Daltongate, Ulverston, LA12 7BD

    19.7 miles away

    4 star reviewGreat atmosphere. Hosts brilliant. Alice.music log it

 

Top restaurants in Watchgate

  • Silver Mountain - Kendal

    Czech Restaurant

    133-135 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4EN

    4.2 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

    4.4 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

    10.4 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 ...

 

Top banks in Watchgate

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Top hotels in Watchgate

 

Top shops in Watchgate

  • Scope - Kendal

    Discount Store

    60 Highgate, Kendal, LA9 4TF

    4.1 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

    2.5 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

    9.7 miles away

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

  • Oggie's Cards & Gifts - Coniston

    Gift Shop

    Coniston, LA21 8ED

    13.9 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

    3.4 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 Watchgate

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Top takeaways in Watchgate

  • Jolly Fryer - Burneside, Kendal

    Jolly Fryer, Burneside, Kendal, LA9 6QT

    2.5 miles away

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

  • Chippy Bank - Ulverston

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    7 King Street, Ulverston, LA12 7DZ

    19.7 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat food, recommendation! Opening times changed: Mo-Sat 11 - 14 16:45 - 20 Sunday closed

  • Flounders - Flookburgh

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Market Street, Flookburgh, LA11 7JU

    17.5 miles away

    5 star reviewCalled into this great little shop after the steam rally, super fish and chips, DO NOT ruin these super tasty ...

  • Our Plaice - Coniston

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Lake Road, Coniston, LA21 8EW

    13.8 miles away

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

  • Raj Indian - Milnthorpe

    3 Beetham Road, Milnthorpe, LA7 7QL

    11.1 miles away

    4 star reviewGood food, ideally placed. Would like to see better meal deals

 

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Top health and beauty in Watchgate

  • JJs - Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth

    Hair Care

    18 Market Street, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, LA6 2AU

    13.6 miles away

    5 star reviewEasily the best haircut in the area

  • Headlines - Ulverston

    Hairdresser

    42 Central Drive, Ulverston, LA12 9JN

    20.2 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely job, really pleased. nice, friendly salon, very experienced stylist,washed, dried and re styled my hair beautifully. very reasonable prices ...

 

Top home improvement in Watchgate

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Top attractions in Watchgate

  • Courtyard Gallery - Appleby in Westmorland

    Art Gallery

    32 Boroughgate, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6XG

    16.4 miles away

    5 star reviewHi we had tea and the most beautifully walnut cake there a few weeks ago, would you be able to ...

 

Top property services in Watchgate

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Top education in Watchgate

 

Top business services in Watchgate

  • Sandylands Post Office - Kendal

    Office Services

    65 Sandylands Road, Kendal, LA9 6EY

    3.6 miles away

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