Area Info for Drigg and Carleton (Cumbria)

Drigg and Carleton (Cumbria, UK)

Drigg and Carleton is a civil parish located in the county of Cumbria, in the North West region of England. It is situated near the coast, close to the Lake District National Park, and is part of the Copeland district.

Geography and Location

The parish encompasses the village of Drigg and the surrounding rural areas. It is positioned along the coast of the Irish Sea, offering scenic views and access to coastal walks. The proximity to the Lake District makes it a notable location for visitors interested in outdoor activities and natural beauty.

History and Development

Historically, Drigg and Carleton have been small rural communities with a focus on agriculture and local industry. Over time, the area has maintained its rural character while also developing some tourism-related facilities due to its scenic location.

Local Economy and Amenities

The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, tourism, and some small-scale local businesses. The village of Drigg has basic amenities including a pub, a church, and a few shops. The area is also known for its proximity to the Sellafield nuclear site, which has historically influenced employment and development in the region.

Transport and Accessibility

Drigg and Carleton are accessible via local roads, with the nearest railway station located in nearby towns such as Ravenglass and Whitehaven. The area is well-connected to larger towns and cities in Cumbria and the wider UK through road networks.

Points of Interest

Points of interest include the coastal landscape, local walking trails, and historical sites related to the area's rural past. The nearby beaches and natural reserves attract visitors seeking outdoor recreation.
Education
School
Seascale Primary School1.81 miles
Crofthead Road, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1LZ
Gosforth CofE School2.81 miles
Wasdale Road, Gosforth, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1AZ
Waberthwaite CofE School4.63 miles
Waberthwaite, Millom, Cumbria, LA19 5YJ
St Bega's CofE Primary School4.83 miles
Longrigg Lane, Eskdale, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1TW
Beckermet CofE School5.35 miles
Mill Lane, Beckermet, Cumbria, CA21 2YD
Thornhill Primary School6.63 miles
Ehen Road, Thornhill, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2SJ
Captain Shaw's CofE School7.45 miles
Main Street, Bootle, Millom, Cumbria, LA19 5TG
Bookwell Primary School7.62 miles
Bookwell, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2LT
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School7.82 miles
St Bridget`s Lane, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2BD
West Lakes Academy7.88 miles
Main Street, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DQ
Orgill Primary School7.92 miles
Southey Avenue, Orgill, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2HH
St Bees Village Primary School9.45 miles
Main Street, St Bees, Cumbria, CA27 0AA
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School9.76 miles
Todholes Road, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5DG
Cleator Moor Nursery School9.79 miles
Ennerdale Road, Wath Brow, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5LW
Montreal CofE Primary School9.79 miles
Ennerdale Road, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5LW
Moor Row Community Primary School9.96 miles
Moor Row, Cumbria, CA24 3JW
Health
Clinic
Yewdale Ward11.32 miles
West Cumberland Hospital, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Copeland Unit11.32 miles
West Cumberland Hospital, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Flatt Walks (Mental Health Clinics)12.63 miles
Flatt Walks Health Centre, 3 Castle Meadows, Whitehaven, CA28 7QE
Inhealth - Haverigg13.49 miles
North Lane, Haverigg, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4NA
Millom Network Centre13.62 miles
Salthouse Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5AB
Haverigg Prison14.13 miles
North Lane, Haverigg, Millom, LA18 4LA
Workington Older Peoples Service Cmht16.63 miles
Lillyhall Business Ctr Unit 20-22, Jubilee Road, Workington, CA14 4HA
The Elms18.23 miles
Infirmary Road, Workington, CA14 2UG
Thirlmere Suite18.28 miles
Thirlmere Building, 50 Lakes Road, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, Workington, CA14 3YP
Assertive Outreach Workington18.48 miles
76 John Street,, Workington, CA14 3BT
Park Lane (Mental Health Clinics)18.62 miles
Community Mental Health Centre, Park Lane, Workington, CA14 2RR
Oxford Street (Mental Health Clinics)18.65 miles
20 Oxford Street,, Workington, CA14 2AJ
Spire Workington Clinic18.65 miles
Park Lane, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2RN
Ulverston Community Health Centre (Mental Health)18.93 miles
Stanley Street,, Ulverston, LA12 7BT
Ulverston Community Health Centre18.93 miles
Stanley St,, Ulverston, LA12 7BT
Cumbria Medical Services Limited19.31 miles
1A, Lakeland Business Park, Lamplugh Rd, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QT
GP
Seascale Health Centre1.67 miles
Gosforth Road, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1PN
Bootle Branch Surgery7.46 miles
Chapel Lane, Bootle, Millom, Cumbria, LA19 5UE
Fellview Healthcare Ltd7.77 miles
Beech House Surgery, St Bridget�s Lane, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2BD
Westcroft House7.79 miles
66 Main Street, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DB
Fellview Healthcare Ltd10.20 miles
Cleator Moor Health Centre, Birks Road, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5HP
Fellview Healthcare Ltd11.36 miles
Griffin Close Surgery, Griffin Close, Frizington, Cumbria, CA26 3SH
Dr N L Hall & Dr L A Wilson12.04 miles
Broughton Surgery, Foxfield Road, Broughton In Furness, Cumbria, LA20 6EZ
Fellview Healthcare Ltd12.63 miles
Flatt Walks Surgery, 3 Castle Meadows, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7QE
Lowther Medical Centre12.64 miles
1 Castle Meadows, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7RG
Whitehaven Medical Centre12.69 miles
Catherine Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, Whitehaven, CA28 7PA
Catherine Street Surgery12.73 miles
3 Catherine Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7PD
Queen Street Medical Practice12.79 miles
Richard Benedict House, 149 Queen Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7BA
Waterloo House Surgery13.93 miles
Waterloo House Surgery, 40/44 Wellington Street, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4DE
Dr N L Hall & Dr L A Wilson14.80 miles
Askew Gate, Kirkby In Furness, Cumbria, LA17 7TE
Coniston Medical Practice15.07 miles
Wraysdale House, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8ER
Hinnings Road Surgery15.31 miles
Hinnings Road, Distington, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5UR
Hospital
West Cumberland Hospital11.32 miles
Homewood, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Millom Hospital13.95 miles
Lapstone Road, Millom, LA18 4BY
Workington Community Hospital18.60 miles
Park Lane, Workington, CA14 2RW
Furness General Hospital19.47 miles
Dalton Lane, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4LF
Cockermouth Community Hospital20.14 miles
Isel Road, Cockermouth, CA13 9HT
Victoria Cottage Hospital22.65 miles
Ewanrigg Road, Maryport, CA15 8EJ
Westmorland General Hospital29.33 miles
Burton Rd, Kendal, LA9 7RG
Queen Victoria Hospital31.97 miles
Thornton Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5QG
Wigton Community Hospital33.05 miles
Cross Lane, Wigton, CA7 9DD
Royal Lancaster Infirmary35.13 miles
Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4RP
BMI The Lancaster Hospital35.23 miles
Meadowside, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3RH
Fleetwood Hospital36.08 miles
Pharos Street, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 6BE
Spire Fylde Coast Hospital42.07 miles
St. Walburgas Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8BP
Blackpool Victoria Hospital42.46 miles
Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8NR
Parkwood Hospital42.53 miles
East Park Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8PW
Pharmacy
Seascale Pharmacy Limited1.66 miles
Gosforth Road, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1PR
Murray's Pharmacy7.69 miles
31 Market Place, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2AG
Boots7.79 miles
67-68 Main Street, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DB
Murray's Pharmacy10.18 miles
Cleator Moor Health Ctr, Birks Road, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5HP
Mirehouse Pharmacy11.19 miles
59 Meadow Road, Mirehouse, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8ER
Boots11.29 miles
6-8 Main Street, Frizington, Cumbria, CA26 3SA
Seacliffe Pharmacy12.17 miles
High Road, Kells, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9PG
Morrisons Pharmacy12.53 miles
Flatt Walks, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7RW
Whitehaven Late Night Pharmacy12.85 miles
Unit 1, Lowther Buildings, Lowther Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7DG
Boots12.88 miles
26 King Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7JN
W Fare Ltd12.89 miles
71-73 Market Place, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7JG
Tesco In Store Pharmacy13.19 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Bransty Row, North Shore, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7XY
Boots13.93 miles
48 - 52 Wellington Street, Millom, LA18 4DE
Rowlands Pharmacy13.93 miles
43-45 Wellington Street, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4DG
Harrington Pharmacy16.76 miles
25 Church Road, Harrington, Workington, CA14 5QA
Moorclose Pharmacy17.70 miles
Unit 6,Moorclose Rd/About, 138 westfield drive, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3RW
Leisure
Park
HALLSENNA MOOR0.89 miles
DRIGG DUNES AND GULLERY, RAVENGLASS2.53 miles
MUNCASTER CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)3.15 miles
LONGLAND LAKE8.92 miles
ST BEES HEAD10.85 miles
HIGH LEYS11.71 miles
DUDDON MOSSES13.34 miles
LAKE DISTRICT14.03 miles
MILLOM IRONWORKS14.24 miles
HARRINGTON RESERVOIR17.07 miles
SANDSCALE HAWS17.13 miles
MOSSBAY17.56 miles
SANDYBECK MEADOW17.72 miles
MOORCLOSE COMMUNITY GREEN17.80 miles
WORKINGTON HALL (Grade II Listed)18.17 miles
RUSLAND MOSS18.28 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Seascale1.68 miles
Gosforth Road, Seascale, CA20 1PR
Nisa The Lakeland Habit2.70 miles
Main St, Gosforth, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1AS
SPAR Egremont7.39 miles
S.h & C.l. Graham ( T/a Henry Graham ), Spar Store, Cumbria, CA22 2RQ
Co-op Egremont7.70 miles
Egremont, CA22 2AD
SPAR Bigrigg9.38 miles
Parkhouse Service Station, Bigrigg, Cumbria, CA22 2TL
St Bees Post Office9.45 miles
122 Main Street, St Bees Cumbria CA27 0AA
Wath Brow Convenience Store9.76 miles
Enerdale Road, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5LP
Co-op Cleator Moor10.33 miles
Cleator Moor, CA25 5PX
Nisa10.59 miles
Leconfield St, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5QG
Mirehouse Shop11.19 miles
63 Meadow Road, Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8ER
Frizington Shop11.29 miles
1 Main Street, Frizington Cumbria CA26 3SA
Nisa Local11.74 miles
Four Seasons, Whinlatter Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8DJ
SPAR Whitehaven11.74 miles
Richmond Hill Road, Hensingham, Cumbria, CA28 8SU
Woodhouse Convenience Store11.82 miles
Woodhouse Road, Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 9LL
Co-op Whitehaven12.11 miles
Seacliffe, CA28 9PY
Morrisons Whitehaven12.53 miles
Flatt Walks, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7RJ
Transport
Bus Stop
Rail Station ()0.33 miles
Station Entrance ()0.33 miles
Drigg Rail Station ()0.34 miles
Station Entrance ()0.35 miles
Station Road (W)0.37 miles
shelter (E)0.37 miles
Hill Terrace (N)1.17 miles
Hill Terrace (S)1.18 miles
Blackbeck Bridge (S)1.23 miles
Lutwidge Arms Hotel (N)1.29 miles
Greengarth Hall (N)1.42 miles
Greengarth Hall (S)1.43 miles
Wasdale Park (SE)1.53 miles
Wasdale Park (NW)1.56 miles
Post office (SW)1.65 miles
Post Office (NE)1.66 miles
Ferry Port
Sunny Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing15.07 miles
Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing15.23 miles
Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing15.40 miles
Coniston Ferry Landing15.47 miles
Water Park (Coniston) Ferry Landing15.51 miles
Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) Ferry Landing15.66 miles
Brantwood (Coniston) Ferry Landing15.74 miles
Monk Coniston Ferry Landing15.93 miles
High Brandelhow Ferry Landing17.44 miles
Lodore Falls Derwentwater Ferry Landing17.75 miles
Low Brandelhow Derwentwater Ferry Landing17.91 miles
Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing18.11 miles
Ashness Gate Derwentwater Ferry Landing18.46 miles
Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing18.98 miles
Keswick Ferry Landing19.33 miles
Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing19.79 miles
Railway Station
Drigg Rail Station0.34 miles
Seascale Rail Station1.77 miles
Ravenglass Rail Station2.36 miles
Sellafield Rail Station3.51 miles
Braystones Rail Station5.52 miles
Bootle (Cumbria) Rail Station6.54 miles
Nethertown Rail Station7.04 miles
St Bees Rail Station9.62 miles
Silecroft Rail Station11.63 miles
Corkickle Rail Station12.36 miles
Green Road Rail Station12.47 miles
Foxfield Rail Station12.62 miles
Whitehaven Rail Station13.15 miles
Millom Rail Station13.74 miles
Parton Rail Station14.15 miles
Kirkby-in-Furness Rail Station14.69 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CA19 1X*)
Number of Properties in Catchment254
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
3, OLD SHORE ROAD
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBERLAND
CA19 1XP		£185,000
2025-05-15
semidetached
freehold
BRIDGESTONES COTTAGES (2)
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBERLAND
CA19 1XG		£199,250
2025-05-09
semidetached
freehold
THE GABLES
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBERLAND
CA19 1XG		£575,000
2023-07-28
detached
freehold
LEA CROFT
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XG		£161,500
2022-01-27
semidetached
freehold
THE MEADOWS
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XF		£375,000
2022-01-25
detached
freehold
SUNNY BANK
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XG		£195,000
2021-07-02
detached
freehold
2, OLD SHORE ROAD
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XP		£192,500
2021-06-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2007-08-16   £159,950
15, WRAY HEAD
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XR		£115,750
2021-03-08
semidetached
freehold
NEW HOUSE FARM
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBERLAND
CA19 1XG		£1,862,292
2021-03-03
otherPropertyType
leasehold
TAMARISK
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XG		£367,500
2021-02-22
detached
freehold
Sold 2012-08-23   £325,000
Sold 2011-11-07   £325,000
Sold 2003-08-22   £212,000
PARTFIELD HOUSE
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XG		£273,000
2020-10-23
detached
freehold
BARNSCAR, STATION ROAD
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XQ		£225,000
2020-03-13
detached
freehold
EDGEFIELD
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XG		£205,000
2018-10-19
detached
freehold
10, WRAY HEAD
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XR		£125,000
2018-09-21
semidetached
freehold
CHURCH STYLE FARM
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XF		£335,000
2018-09-04
otherPropertyType
freehold
MEADOW BRIDGE
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XW		£252,500
2018-06-05
otherPropertyType
freehold
COOMBE END
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XG		£225,000
2015-12-11
detached
freehold
GLEN COTTAGE
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XG		£185,000
2015-07-31
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2002-02-01   £54,000
17, WRAY HEAD
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XR		£120,000
2015-06-23
semidetached
freehold
MAUD SYKE (1), STATION ROAD
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XQ		£216,500
2014-07-11
terraced
freehold
Sold 2004-01-27   £150,000
LITTLE MARSDEN
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XF		£135,950
2014-03-28
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2009-12-16   £118,000
NUHOLME
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XG		£125,000
2014-02-28
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2003-04-29   £79,950
3, WRAY HEAD
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XR		£105,000
2013-11-15
semidetached
freehold
8, WRAY HEAD
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XR		£145,000
2013-04-09
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2003-02-21   £55,000
STEELE RIGG, STATION ROAD
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XQ		£195,000
2013-04-09
terraced
freehold
Sold 2005-09-02   £177,500
DRIGG HALL
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XG		£375,000
2010-07-21
detached
freehold
3, STATION ROAD
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XH		£124,000
2010-06-18
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2008-08-29   £123,500
2, STATION ROAD
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XH		£116,000
2010-03-10
semidetached
freehold
16, WRAY HEAD
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XR		£157,000
2008-04-30
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2003-04-11   £60,000
SABRIYAH
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XG		£312,000
2007-12-10
detached
freehold
Sold 2002-09-20   £185,000
BRIDGESTONES
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XG		£315,000
2007-11-19
detached
freehold
1, STATION ROAD
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XH		£120,000
2007-09-26
semidetached
freehold
WOODSIDE, STATION ROAD
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XQ		£23,000
2006-07-24
detached
freehold
THE COTTAGE
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XG		£152,000
2005-07-26
semidetached
freehold
ELSU
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XF		£105,000
2004-02-18
terraced
freehold
MAUDSKYE, STATION ROAD
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XQ		£40,000
2001-09-26
detached
freehold
5, WRAY HEAD
DRIGG
HOLMROOK
CUMBRIA
CA19 1XR		£48,000
2001-08-31
semidetached
freehold
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