Area Info for Crook (Cumbria)

Overview of Crook, Cumbria

Crook is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, in the North West of England. It is part of the civil parish of Broughton West and is situated within the Lake District National Park, an area renowned for its natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities.

Geography and Location

The village is positioned near the western boundary of Cumbria, close to the Lake District's scenic landscapes. It is accessible via local roads connecting to larger towns and villages in the region. The surrounding area features rolling hills, lakes, and farmland, making it a picturesque rural setting.

History and Heritage

Crook has a history typical of many small Cumbrian villages, with roots that likely extend back to agricultural communities. While specific historical records about Crook are limited, the broader area of Cumbria is known for its rich history, including Roman occupation, medieval settlements, and its role in the Lake District's development as a tourist destination.

Local Economy and Amenities

The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, tourism, and small-scale local businesses. Visitors to the area often enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, and exploring the natural scenery. Amenities within Crook may be limited due to its small size, but nearby towns provide additional services and facilities.

Natural Environment

The natural environment around Crook is characterised by its proximity to the Lake District's lakes, hills, and woodlands. The area offers numerous opportunities for outdoor pursuits, including hiking, cycling, and wildlife watching. The landscape contributes significantly to the area's appeal as a destination for nature lovers.
Education
School
Crosthwaite CofE School1.98 miles
Crosthwaite, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8HT
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School2.75 miles
Prince`s Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2DD
St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School2.75 miles
Princes Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2DD
Goodly Dale Primary School2.83 miles
Lake Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2JX
Staveley CofE School2.98 miles
Brow Lane, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PH
St Oswald's CofE Primary School4.03 miles
Howgill Close, Burneside, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6QR
Windermere School & Windermere Preparatory School4.08 miles
Patterdale Road, Browhead, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1NW
Cambian Whinfell School4.12 miles
110 Windermere Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5EZ
The Lakes School4.21 miles
Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1HW
St Thomas's CofE Primary School4.38 miles
Kendal Green, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5PP
Kendal Nursery School4.43 miles
Brantfield, Queens Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4PH
Ghyllside Primary School4.62 miles
Gillinggate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4JB
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School4.74 miles
Vicarage Drive, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5BP
Stramongate Primary School4.75 miles
Blackhall Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4BT
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School4.88 miles
Hawesmead Avenue, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5HB
The Queen Katherine School5.08 miles
Appleby Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6PJ
Health
Clinic
Captain French Surgery4.72 miles
The Gillinggate Centre, Gillinggate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4JE
Kentwood Clinic4.72 miles
Gillingate Centre, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4JE
Cancer Care - The Lakes Centre4.76 miles
Blackhall Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4BT
Psychological Services Kinta House5.39 miles
Kinta House, Helme Close, Kendal, LA9 7HY
Kentmere Ward5.75 miles
Westmorland General Hospital, Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7RG
Langdale Unit5.75 miles
Westmorland General Hospital, Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7RG
Garburn House5.75 miles
Westmorland General Hospital,, LA9 7RG
iSIGHT Cumbria8.80 miles
c/o Baverstocks Opticians, 2 Main Street, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7PN
Bleasdale House School12.09 miles
27 Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RG
Ulverston Community Health Centre (Mental Health)13.82 miles
Stanley Street,, Ulverston, LA12 7BT
Ulverston Community Health Centre13.82 miles
Stanley St,, Ulverston, LA12 7BT
Shap Medical Practice14.79 miles
Peggy Nut Croft, Shap, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3LW
Queen Victoria Hospital18.67 miles
Thornton Rd, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5NN
Connexions18.71 miles
6-8 Kensington Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5LX
Specsavers Hearcare - Lancashire - Morecambe18.72 miles
41-43 Euston Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5DF
Millom Network Centre18.75 miles
Salthouse Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5AB
GP
Dr P Burns & Partners2.64 miles
Staveley Surgery, 9 Crook Road, Staveley, Kendal, LA8 9NG
Windermere Health Centre2.85 miles
Windermere, Goodly Dale, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2EG
Dr P Burns & Partners3.24 miles
St Mary`s Surgery, Applethwaite, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BA
The James Cochrane Practice M/S4.63 miles
Maude Street Surgery, Maude Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4QE
Captain French Surgery4.72 miles
The Gillingate Centre, Gillinggate Centre, Gillinggate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4JE
Station House Surgery4.94 miles
Station Road, Station Road, Kendal, Kendal, LA9 6SA
The James Cochrance Practice H/C5.41 miles
Helme Chase Surgery, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7HR
Hawkshead Medical Practice5.97 miles
Red Lion Yard, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NU
Dr J H Gorrigan & Partners6.07 miles
The Institute, Levens, Cumbria, LA8 8PU
Ambleside Health Centre7.64 miles
Rydal Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BP
Haverthwaite Surgery8.30 miles
Backbarrow, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8QF
Dr J A Irving & Partners8.76 miles
Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7PS
Dr J H Gorrigan & Partners8.79 miles
Police Square, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7PW
Coniston Medical Practice8.83 miles
Wraysdale House, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8ER
Dr D Kew 9.94 miles
Arnside Medical Practice, Orchard Road, Arnside, Carnforth, LA5 0DP
Ambleside Health Centre - Grasmere Branch Surgery10.37 miles
1 Field Foot, Grasmere, Ambleside, Grasmere, LA22 9TB
Hospital
Westmorland General Hospital5.75 miles
Burton Rd, Kendal, LA9 7RG
Queen Victoria Hospital18.51 miles
Thornton Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5QG
Millom Hospital18.86 miles
Lapstone Road, Millom, LA18 4BY
Furness General Hospital20.01 miles
Dalton Lane, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4LF
Ridge Lea Hospital20.63 miles
Quernmore Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3JT
BMI The Lancaster Hospital20.89 miles
Meadowside, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3RH
Royal Lancaster Infirmary20.90 miles
Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4RP
Fleetwood Hospital29.43 miles
Pharos Street, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 6BE
Castleberg Hospital29.76 miles
Raines Road, Giggleswick, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0BN
Cockermouth Community Hospital29.98 miles
Isel Road, Cockermouth, CA13 9HT
West Cumberland Hospital31.04 miles
Homewood, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Workington Community Hospital34.59 miles
Park Lane, Workington, CA14 2RW
Victoria Cottage Hospital35.76 miles
Ewanrigg Road, Maryport, CA15 8EJ
Wigton Community Hospital35.89 miles
Cross Lane, Wigton, CA7 9DD
Spire Fylde Coast Hospital36.30 miles
St. Walburgas Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8BP
Alston Ruth Lancaster James Hospital36.41 miles
Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QX
Pharmacy
Windermere Health Centre Pharmacy Ltd2.85 miles
Goodly Dale, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2EG
Staveley Healthcare Ltd2.94 miles
6 Main Street, Staveley, Kendal, LA8 9LU
Carter D (Disp Chemists Ltd)3.01 miles
16 Crescent Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1DT
Boots3.04 miles
10 Crescent Road, Windermere, LA23 1EA
The Co-Operative Pharmacy4.62 miles
2 Maude Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4QD
Boots4.66 miles
66 Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4PU
Superdrug4.71 miles
18a Westmorland Shop.Ctr., Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4LR
The Co-Operative Pharmacy4.71 miles
132 Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE
Rowlands Pharmacy4.72 miles
Captain French Surgery, Old John Boste Club, Gillingate, Kendal, LA9 4JE
Lloydspharmacy4.94 miles
Station House, 1 Station Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6RY
The Co-Operative Pharmacy5.41 miles
Helme Chase Surgery, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7HR
Asda Pharmacy5.49 miles
Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7JA
Collins and Butterworth Ltd5.99 miles
The Pharmacy, Main Street, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0NS
Thomas Bell (Chemists) Ltd7.27 miles
Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0AD
Boots7.39 miles
8 - 9 Market Cross, Ambleside, LA22 9BT
Rowlands Pharmacy8.76 miles
1 Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7PS
Leisure
Park
BLACKWELL (Grade II Listed)2.52 miles
BELLE ISLE (Grade II* Listed)3.24 miles
WHITBARROW4.78 miles
WHITBARROW SCAR4.85 miles
BROCKHOLE (Grade II Listed)5.11 miles
NORTH FEN5.49 miles
SIZERGH CASTLE (Grade II Listed)5.51 miles
FELL FOOT5.97 miles
BLELHAM BOG6.01 miles
LEVENS HALL (Grade I Listed)6.65 miles
RUSLAND MOSS7.52 miles
RYDAL HALL (Grade II* Listed)8.38 miles
RYDAL MOUNT (Grade II Listed)8.75 miles
DALLAM TOWER (Grade II Listed)9.03 miles
ROUDSEA WOOD AND MOSSES10.29 miles
GAIT BARROWS11.27 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Windermere2.78 miles
Bowness, LA23 3BT
Tesco Bowness-on-windermere (Express)2.81 miles
4-5 The Royal, Cumbria, Bowness-on-windermere, Westmorland, LA23 3DB
SPAR Staveley2.92 miles
51-53, Main Street, Cumbria, LA8 9LN
Co-op Windermere2.99 miles
Windermere, LA23 1EN
Sainsbury's Wndrmr Main Rd Local3.01 miles
Main Road, Windermere, Windermere, LA23 1DX
Booths Windermere3.08 miles
The Old Station, Victoria Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1QA
Hallgarth PO, Off-Licence & Food4.09 miles
93 Hallgarth Circle, Kendal Cumbria LA9 5NU
SPAR Troutbeck Bridge4.37 miles
Troutbeck Bridge Services, Troutbeck Bridge, Cumbria, LA23 1HS
M&S Kendal4.61 miles
Library Road, Kendal, LA9 4QB
Booths Kendal4.64 miles
Wainwrights Yard, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DP
Tesco Kendal (Express)4.65 miles
26-28 Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4SX
Iceland Kendal4.72 miles
61/68 Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4ED
Lakes Movies Convenience Store4.91 miles
16a Wildman Street, Kendal Cumbria LA9 6EN
ALDI Appleby Road5.02 miles
Kendal, LA9 6DU
SPAR Sandylands5.08 miles
37, Sandylands Road, Cumbria, LA9 6EU
Morrisons Kendal5.11 miles
Queen Katherines Avenue, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6DU
Transport
Airport
Blackpool International Airport39.73 miles
Bus Stop
Wild Boar Hotel (NW)0.62 miles
Wild Boar Hotel (SE)0.63 miles
Wild Boar Hotel (W)0.70 miles
Wild Boar Hotel (E)0.70 miles
Sun Inn (W)1.47 miles
Sun Inn (E)1.47 miles
Village (S)1.56 miles
Village Centre (N)1.57 miles
Hall (E)1.96 miles
Crosthwaite Hall (W)1.97 miles
Punch Bowl (NE)2.20 miles
Punch Bowl (SW)2.20 miles
Damson Dene Hotel (SE)2.24 miles
Damson Dene Hotel (NW)2.25 miles
Blackwell House (N)2.47 miles
Windermere Park (W)2.49 miles
Ferry Port
Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal2.88 miles
Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing2.93 miles
Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal3.22 miles
Brockhole Ferry Landing5.27 miles
Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing5.87 miles
Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing5.90 miles
Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing6.68 miles
Monk Coniston Ferry Landing8.04 miles
Brantwood (Coniston) Ferry Landing8.12 miles
Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) Ferry Landing8.24 miles
Coniston Ferry Landing8.40 miles
Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing8.66 miles
Sunny Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing9.35 miles
Water Park (Coniston) Ferry Landing9.50 miles
Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing9.80 miles
Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing14.26 miles
Railway Station
Staveley Rail Station2.80 miles
Windermere Rail Station3.05 miles
Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station3.88 miles
Kendal Rail Station4.94 miles
Oxenholme Lake District Rail Station6.19 miles
Arnside Rail Station9.79 miles
Grange-over-Sands Rail Station10.33 miles
Kents Bank Rail Station12.05 miles
Silverdale Rail Station12.19 miles
Cark Rail Station12.30 miles
Ulverston Rail Station14.19 miles
Carnforth Rail Station15.19 miles
Kirkby-in-Furness Rail Station15.22 miles
Foxfield Rail Station15.47 miles
Green Road Rail Station16.95 miles
Askam Rail Station17.49 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (LA8 8L*)
Number of Properties in Catchment298
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
BIRK MOSS HOUSE
CROOK
KENDAL
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS
LA8 8LR		£1,912,500
2025-04-10
detached
freehold
3, SMITHY COTTAGES
CROOK
KENDAL
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS
LA8 8LH		£365,000
2025-03-05
terraced
freehold
Sold 2009-11-26   £240,000
Sold 2004-05-14   £185,000
Sold 2000-04-12   £117,500
OAKSHEAD
CROOK
KENDAL
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS
LA8 8LQ		£2,000,000
2024-04-26
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2006-08-31   £1,122,000
BIRK MOSS
CROOK
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA8 8LR		£2,750,000
2022-09-02
detached
freehold
MILLDAM BARN (UNIT 1)
CROOK
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA8 8LR		£510,000
2017-12-11
terraced
freehold
SHEPHERD YEAT
CROOK
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA8 8LR		£440,000
2011-08-01
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2006-11-03   £282,500
Sold 2004-05-21   £288,000
2, SMITHY COTTAGES
CROOK
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA8 8LH		£242,500
2007-11-14
terraced
freehold
Sold 2001-11-23   £115,500
OAK TREE BARN (2)
CROOK
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA8 8LQ		£499,000
2007-07-09
semidetached
freehold
OAK TREE BARN (1)
CROOK
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA8 8LQ		£525,000
2006-08-11
semidetached (New)
freehold
SPIGOT HOUSE
CROOK
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA8 8LJ		£705,000
2003-12-10
detached
freehold
BOX TREE BARN
CROOK
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA8 8LQ		£250,000
2002-06-12
detached
freehold
Sold 1997-10-20   £99,000
SPIGOT COTTAGE
CROOK
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA8 8LJ		£235,000
2000-09-18
detached
freehold
ROCK COTTAGE
CROOK
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA8 8LQ		£245,000
2000-03-15
detached
freehold
2, WEE COTTAGE
CROOK
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA8 8LH		£185,000
1999-01-13
semidetached
freehold
1, SMITHY COTTAGES
CROOK
KENDAL
CUMBRIA
LA8 8LH		£88,500
1998-05-29
terraced
freehold
Sold 1996-09-13   £85,000
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