Area Info for Dacre (Cumbria)

Overview of Dacre, Cumbria

Dacre is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, in the north-west of England. It is situated near the River Dacre and is part of the civil parish of Dacre, which falls within the district of South Lakeland. The village is known for its rural charm and scenic surroundings, typical of the Lake District region.

Geography and Location

Dacre is positioned close to the Lake District National Park, offering picturesque views and access to outdoor activities. It is approximately 4 miles south of Kendal, a larger market town, and is accessible via local roads connecting it to nearby villages and towns.

History and Heritage

The area around Dacre has historical significance, with references dating back to medieval times. The village is associated with Dacre Castle, a historic structure built in the 14th century, which played a role in regional defence and local history. The village retains traditional architecture and rural character, reflecting its historical roots.

Community and Amenities

Dacre is a small community with limited amenities, primarily serving local residents and visitors exploring the Lake District. Nearby facilities include pubs, farms, and bed and breakfast establishments. The village is popular among walkers and nature enthusiasts due to its proximity to scenic trails and countryside.

Natural Environment

The natural environment around Dacre is characterised by rolling hills, farmland, and woodland. The River Dacre flows through the area, contributing to its lush landscape. The region offers opportunities for outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Stainton CofE Primary School1.87 miles
Stainton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0ET
Penruddock Primary School2.15 miles
Penruddock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0QU
Greystoke School2.98 miles
Icold Road, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0TP
Yanwath Primary School3.40 miles
Yanwath, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2LA
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith3.88 miles
Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7EG
North Lakes School3.98 miles
Huntley Avenue, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8NU
Brunswick School4.21 miles
Brunswick Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7LX
Ullswater Community College4.21 miles
Wetheriggs Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8NG
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School4.28 miles
Drovers Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9EL
Beaconside CofE Primary School4.61 miles
Hutton Hill, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8EN
Clifton Primary School4.71 miles
Clifton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2EG
Hunter Hall School5.12 miles
Frenchfield, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8UA
Lowther Endowed School5.39 miles
Hackthorpe, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2HT
Skelton School5.78 miles
Skelton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9SE
Plumpton School6.92 miles
Plumpton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9PA
Patterdale CofE School7.53 miles
Patterdale, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0NL
Health
Clinic
Spire Penrith Clinic4.32 miles
Penrith Hospital, Bridge Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8HX
Voreda House4.34 miles
Portland Place, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7BF
Shap Medical Practice9.52 miles
Peggy Nut Croft, Shap, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3LW
Keswick Minor Injury Unit12.09 miles
Mary Hewetson Community Hospital, Crosthwaite Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5PH
Carlton Clinic17.04 miles
Cumwhinton Drive,, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Carleton Clinic (Carlisle)17.04 miles
Cumwhinton Road,, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
The Carleton Clinic17.04 miles
Cumwhinton Road,, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Hadrian Unit17.04 miles
Carleton Clinic, Cumwhinton Drive, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Rowanwood17.04 miles
Carlton Clinic, Cumwhinton Drive, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Edenwood17.04 miles
Carlton Clinic, Cumwhinton Drive, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Ruskin Unit17.04 miles
Carlton Clinic, Cumwhinotn Drive, Carlisle, CA1 3SX
Spire Carlisle Clinic17.80 miles
London Road Community Clinic, Hilltop Heights, London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2NS
Nwas 111 Service Carlisle17.80 miles
Capital Buildings, Hilltop Heights, London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2NS
Caldew NHS Outpatient Centre18.42 miles
64 Dalston Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5NW
Birnham Wood18.50 miles
Portland House, 13-14 Portland Square, Carlisle, CA1 1PT
Brookside Community Mental Health Centre18.51 miles
Birdcage Walk,, Wigton, CA7 9HB
GP
Birbeck Medical Group4.27 miles
Penrith Health Centre, Bridge Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8HW
The Lakes Medical Practice4.27 miles
Penrith Health Centre, Bridge Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8HW
Glenridding Health Centre7.38 miles
Glenridding, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0PD
Temple Sowerby Medical Practice9.44 miles
Linden Park, Temple Sowerby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1RW
Shap Medical Practice9.52 miles
Shap Health Centre, Peggy Nut Croft, Shap, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3LW
Kirkoswald Surgery10.99 miles
Kirkoswald Surgery, Ravenghyll, Kirkoswald, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1DQ
Caldbeck Surgery11.82 miles
Friar Row, Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8DS
Court Thorn Surgery11.92 miles
Court Thorn, Low Hesket, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 0HP
Castlehead Medical Centre11.97 miles
Ambleside Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4DB
Bank Street Surgery12.06 miles
Bank Street Surgery, 9 Bank Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5JY
Ambleside Health Centre - Grasmere Branch Surgery13.85 miles
1 Field Foot, Grasmere, Ambleside, Grasmere, LA22 9TB
Appleby Medical Practice14.28 miles
The Riverside Building, Chapel Street, Cumbria, Appleby in Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6QR
Ambleside Health Centre14.36 miles
Rydal Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BP
Shap Medical Practice, Orton Branch Surgery15.14 miles
Market Hall, Orton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3RJ
Dalston Medical Group15.74 miles
Townhead Road, Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7PZ
The Upper Eden Medical Practice16.87 miles
Off Church Street, Tebay, Cumbria, CA10 3XB
Hospital
Cumberland Infirmary18.95 miles
Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7HY
Wigton Community Hospital19.16 miles
Cross Lane, Wigton, CA7 9DD
Alston Ruth Lancaster James Hospital20.28 miles
Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QX
Cockermouth Community Hospital20.88 miles
Isel Road, Cockermouth, CA13 9HT
Brampton War Memorial Hospital21.83 miles
Tree Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1TX
Westmorland General Hospital22.72 miles
Burton Rd, Kendal, LA9 7RG
Victoria Cottage Hospital26.70 miles
Ewanrigg Road, Maryport, CA15 8EJ
Haltwhistle War Memorial Hospital27.91 miles
Westgate, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9AJ
Workington Community Hospital28.45 miles
Park Lane, Workington, CA14 2RW
West Cumberland Hospital29.75 miles
Homewood, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Millom Hospital33.78 miles
Lapstone Road, Millom, LA18 4BY
Weardale Hospital33.83 miles
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2JR
Furness General Hospital37.14 miles
Dalton Lane, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4LF
Queen Victoria Hospital38.30 miles
Thornton Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5QG
Ridge Lea Hospital40.23 miles
Quernmore Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3JT
BMI The Lancaster Hospital40.55 miles
Meadowside, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3RH
Pharmacy
Morrisons Pharmacy4.07 miles
Morrisons Supermarket, Brunswick Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JU
Sainsbury's Pharmacy4.16 miles
Sainsburys Store, Southend Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7FG
Boots4.23 miles
Unit 3 Angel Square, Penrith, CA11 7BT
The Co-Operative Pharmacy4.24 miles
8 Middlegate, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7PG
Joseph Cowper Limited4.25 miles
49-50 King Street, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7AY
Penrith Hc Consortium Ltd4.27 miles
Penrith Hospital, Bridge Lane, Cumbria, Penrith, CA11 8HW
Murray's Pharmacy11.97 miles
15-17 Station Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5HH
Boots12.07 miles
31 Main Street, Keswick, CA12 5BL
Keswick Pharmacy12.07 miles
25 Main Street, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5BL
Grasmere Pharmacy13.80 miles
1 Oakbank, Broadgate, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9TA
Boots14.46 miles
11 Boroughgate, Appleby-in-westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XF
Boots14.51 miles
8 - 9 Market Cross, Ambleside, LA22 9BT
Thomas Bell (Chemists) Ltd14.61 miles
Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0AD
Dalston Pharmacy15.81 miles
2 Vicars Cottages, The Square, Dalston, CA5 7LW
Dalston Pharmacy Ltd17.13 miles
Arnside Hse,Sycamore Lane, Parklands Village, Carlisle, CA1 3SR
Boots17.22 miles
6 Petteril Bank Road, Harraby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 3AH
Leisure
Park
DALEMAIN (Grade II* Listed)1.24 miles
DALEMAIN1.24 miles
TARN MOSS3.71 miles
ASKHAM HALL (Grade II Listed)3.89 miles
LOWTHER CASTLE (Grade II Listed)4.43 miles
COWRAIK QUARRY5.89 miles
HUTTON-IN-THE-FOREST (Grade II Listed)5.98 miles
CLIBURN MOSS7.39 miles
THE IMAGE GARDEN (Grade II Listed)10.53 miles
KIRKBY THORE11.34 miles
RYDAL MOUNT (Grade II Listed)13.78 miles
RYDAL HALL (Grade II* Listed)13.94 miles
APPLEBY CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)14.62 miles
BASSENTHWAITE LAKE14.72 miles
WHINLATTER FOREST PARK15.83 miles
GREAT ASBY SCAR16.32 miles
Shop
Groceries
Nisa Local3.69 miles
Ullswater Rd, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7EH
Iceland Penrith3.95 miles
Castle Retail Park, Cavendish Way, Penrith, CA11 7JQ
Morrisons Penrith4.07 miles
Brunswick Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JU
Sainsbury's Penrith4.10 miles
1 Common Garden Square, Penrith, CA11 7FG
Booths Penrith4.13 miles
Westgate House, Brunswick Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JU
SPAR Euro Garage Bridge Lane4.23 miles
Euro Bridge Lane, Bridge Lane, Cumbria, CA11 8JB
SPAR Penrith4.24 miles
Hills Of Corby Hill Ltd, Townhead Garage Scotland Road, Cumbria, CA11 7NN
ALDI Cavendish Way4.25 miles
Penrith, CA11 7GS
M&S Penrith Simply Food4.27 miles
22-27 King Street, Penrith, CA11 7AG
SPAR Burrowgate4.30 miles
36 - 40, Burrowgate, Cumbria, CA11 7TA
Co-op Penrith4.30 miles
Burrowgate, CA11 7TD
Nisa Northern Stores Ltd8.23 miles
Langwathby Stores, Langwathby, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1LW
Co-op Penrith9.37 miles
Shap, CA10 3NE
SPAR Derwent Service Station11.50 miles
G&e Derwent Service Station, Penrith Road, Cumbria, CA12 4JP
M&S Southwaite M6 South Moto Simply Foo11.70 miles
Braodfield Site M6 Motorway, Carlisle, CA4 0NT
SPAR Shorley Lane11.90 miles
Spar Store, Shorley Lane, Cumbria, CA12 4HN
Transport
Bus Stop
Castle (S)0.08 miles
road end by Souland Gate (S)0.61 miles
Hesket Farm road end (E)0.84 miles
Waterfoot Road End (E)1.31 miles
Sparket Mill (W)1.32 miles
Waterfoot road end (W)1.32 miles
Dalemain road end (E)1.34 miles
Steamer Pier (E)1.40 miles
Steamer Pier (W)1.42 miles
Crown Hotel (NE)1.42 miles
The Crown Hotel (SW)1.43 miles
pier ()1.44 miles
Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing ()1.44 miles
Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing ()1.44 miles
Mains Farm (N)1.51 miles
Mains Farm (S)1.53 miles
Ferry Port
Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing1.44 miles
Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing4.12 miles
Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing7.23 miles
Keswick Ferry Landing12.25 miles
Ashness Gate Derwentwater Ferry Landing12.32 miles
Lodore Falls Derwentwater Ferry Landing12.81 miles
Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing12.83 miles
Low Brandelhow Derwentwater Ferry Landing13.22 miles
Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing13.23 miles
High Brandelhow Ferry Landing13.45 miles
Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing15.31 miles
Brockhole Ferry Landing16.35 miles
Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal18.72 miles
Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing19.37 miles
Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal19.51 miles
Monk Coniston Ferry Landing19.77 miles
Railway Station
Penrith North Lakes Rail Station3.95 miles
Langwathby Rail Station8.36 miles
Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station9.99 miles
Armathwaite Rail Station12.72 miles
Appleby Rail Station14.56 miles
Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station16.10 miles
Windermere Rail Station17.46 miles
Wetheral Rail Station17.57 miles
Staveley Rail Station17.57 miles
Carlisle Rail Station18.41 miles
Wigton Rail Station18.90 miles
Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station19.20 miles
Kendal Rail Station20.95 miles
Aspatria Rail Station21.57 miles
Brampton (Cumbria) Rail Station21.63 miles
Kirkby Stephen Rail Station22.43 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CA11 0HH)
Number of Properties in Catchment48
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%)2
Property Sales
BROW FOOT
DACRE
PENRITH
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS
CA11 0HH		£1,050,000
2024-09-12
detached
freehold
ORCHARD COTTAGE
DACRE
PENRITH
CUMBRIA
CA11 0HH		£550,000
2021-06-14
detached
freehold
Sold 1997-02-25   £16,660
BRIDGE END (2)
DACRE
PENRITH
CUMBRIA
CA11 0HQ		£245,000
2020-01-03
terraced
freehold
Sold 2013-08-09   £225,000
Sold 2006-01-23   £195,000
ROSE HILL
SOULBY
PENRITH
CUMBRIA
CA11 0JF		£285,000
2015-12-15
detached
freehold
BRIDGE END (1)
DACRE
PENRITH
CUMBRIA
CA11 0HQ		£223,500
2014-08-04
terraced
freehold
Sold 2005-12-16   £175,000
BRIDGE END COTTAGE
DACRE
PENRITH
CUMBRIA
CA11 0HQ		£235,000
2014-07-07
terraced
freehold
Sold 1999-06-01   £88,000
DACRE LODGE
DACRE
PENRITH
CUMBRIA
CA11 0HH		£1,038,000
2013-03-18
detached
freehold
TOWRADGI
SOULBY
PENRITH
CUMBRIA
CA11 0JF		£317,500
2011-01-14
detached
freehold
WAYSIDE
DACRE
PENRITH
CUMBRIA
CA11 0HH		£232,500
2009-06-19
detached
freehold
INGLEWOOD
DACRE
PENRITH
CUMBRIA
CA11 0HH		£326,000
2004-03-31
detached
freehold
RIVENDELL
DACRE
PENRITH
CUMBRIA
CA11 0HH		£165,000
2003-04-16
detached
freehold
WATERFOOT LODGE
SOULBY
PENRITH
CUMBRIA
CA11 0JF		£187,000
2002-07-05
detached
freehold
LAKE VIEW
SOULBY
PENRITH
CUMBRIA
CA11 0JF		£150,000
1998-05-15
detached
freehold
Sold 1997-03-11   £125,000
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