Area Info for Ponsonby (Cumbria)

Overview of Ponsonby, Cumbria

Ponsonby is a small rural locality situated within the county of Cumbria, in the North West region of England. It is known for its picturesque countryside and traditional rural character. The area is primarily characterised by its scenic landscapes, historic buildings, and agricultural heritage.

Location and Geography

Ponsonby is located near the Lake District National Park, offering proximity to some of the most renowned natural attractions in the UK. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, farmland, and woodland, making it a popular spot for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. Its geographical setting provides a tranquil environment away from urban centres.

History and Heritage

While specific historical details about Ponsonby are limited, the region of Cumbria is rich in history, with many settlements dating back to medieval times. The area reflects traditional Cumbrian architecture and rural life, with some historic farms and buildings that showcase the local heritage.

Community and Amenities

Ponsonby is a small community with a limited number of amenities. Residents and visitors often rely on nearby towns for services such as shops, schools, and healthcare. The locality is valued for its peaceful environment and close-knit community atmosphere.

Transport and Accessibility

Transport links to Ponsonby are primarily via local roads connecting to larger towns and villages in Cumbria. Public transport options may be limited, making private vehicles the most common means of travel. The area’s rural nature means that accessibility is best suited for those with personal transport.
Education
School
Beckermet CofE School1.59 miles
Mill Lane, Beckermet, Cumbria, CA21 2YD
Gosforth CofE School2.36 miles
Wasdale Road, Gosforth, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1AZ
Seascale Primary School2.37 miles
Crofthead Road, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1LZ
Thornhill Primary School2.75 miles
Ehen Road, Thornhill, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2SJ
Bookwell Primary School3.66 miles
Bookwell, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2LT
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School3.86 miles
St Bridget`s Lane, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2BD
West Lakes Academy3.90 miles
Main Street, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DQ
Orgill Primary School3.99 miles
Southey Avenue, Orgill, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2HH
St Bees Village Primary School5.75 miles
Main Street, St Bees, Cumbria, CA27 0AA
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School5.76 miles
Todholes Road, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5DG
Cleator Moor Nursery School5.80 miles
Ennerdale Road, Wath Brow, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5LW
Montreal CofE Primary School5.80 miles
Ennerdale Road, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5LW
Moor Row Community Primary School5.95 miles
Moor Row, Cumbria, CA24 3JW
Ennerdale and Kinniside CofE Primary School6.70 miles
Ennerdale Bridge, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3AR
St Bega's CofE Primary School6.80 miles
Longrigg Lane, Eskdale, Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1TW
Valley Primary School and Nursery7.35 miles
Whinlatter Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8DA
Health
Clinic
Yewdale Ward7.33 miles
West Cumberland Hospital, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Copeland Unit7.33 miles
West Cumberland Hospital, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Flatt Walks (Mental Health Clinics)8.66 miles
Flatt Walks Health Centre, 3 Castle Meadows, Whitehaven, CA28 7QE
Workington Older Peoples Service Cmht12.68 miles
Lillyhall Business Ctr Unit 20-22, Jubilee Road, Workington, CA14 4HA
The Elms14.24 miles
Infirmary Road, Workington, CA14 2UG
Thirlmere Suite14.28 miles
Thirlmere Building, 50 Lakes Road, Derwent Howe Industrial Estate, Workington, CA14 3YP
Assertive Outreach Workington14.49 miles
76 John Street,, Workington, CA14 3BT
Park Lane (Mental Health Clinics)14.63 miles
Community Mental Health Centre, Park Lane, Workington, CA14 2RR
Spire Workington Clinic14.66 miles
Park Lane, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2RN
Oxford Street (Mental Health Clinics)14.66 miles
20 Oxford Street,, Workington, CA14 2AJ
Cumbria Medical Services Limited15.87 miles
1A, Lakeland Business Park, Lamplugh Rd, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QT
Lakeland Dialysis Ltd HQ15.89 miles
Unit 7E, Lakeland Business Park, Lamplugh Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QT
Cumbria Medical Services (Cockermouth)15.89 miles
1A, Lakeland Business Park, Lamplugh Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QT
Derwent House16.58 miles
Wakefield Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0HZ
Cockermouth Hospital & Health Centre16.75 miles
Isel Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9HT
Inhealth - Haverigg17.49 miles
North Lane, Haverigg, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4NA
GP
Seascale Health Centre2.66 miles
Gosforth Road, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1PN
Fellview Healthcare Ltd3.80 miles
Beech House Surgery, St Bridget�s Lane, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2BD
Westcroft House3.81 miles
66 Main Street, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DB
Fellview Healthcare Ltd6.19 miles
Cleator Moor Health Centre, Birks Road, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5HP
Fellview Healthcare Ltd7.42 miles
Griffin Close Surgery, Griffin Close, Frizington, Cumbria, CA26 3SH
Fellview Healthcare Ltd8.66 miles
Flatt Walks Surgery, 3 Castle Meadows, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7QE
Lowther Medical Centre8.67 miles
1 Castle Meadows, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7RG
Whitehaven Medical Centre8.72 miles
Catherine Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, Whitehaven, CA28 7PA
Catherine Street Surgery8.76 miles
3 Catherine Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7PD
Queen Street Medical Practice8.82 miles
Richard Benedict House, 149 Queen Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7BA
Hinnings Road Surgery11.31 miles
Hinnings Road, Distington, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 5UR
Bootle Branch Surgery11.47 miles
Chapel Lane, Bootle, Millom, Cumbria, LA19 5UE
Beechwood Group Practice14.54 miles
57 John Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3FT
Solway Health Services14.61 miles
Park Lane, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2RW
Oxford Street Surgery14.66 miles
20 Oxford Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2AJ
James Street Group Practice14.73 miles
James Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2DL
Hospital
West Cumberland Hospital7.33 miles
Homewood, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Workington Community Hospital14.61 miles
Park Lane, Workington, CA14 2RW
Cockermouth Community Hospital16.75 miles
Isel Road, Cockermouth, CA13 9HT
Millom Hospital17.89 miles
Lapstone Road, Millom, LA18 4BY
Victoria Cottage Hospital18.78 miles
Ewanrigg Road, Maryport, CA15 8EJ
Furness General Hospital23.42 miles
Dalton Lane, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4LF
Wigton Community Hospital29.99 miles
Cross Lane, Wigton, CA7 9DD
Westmorland General Hospital31.43 miles
Burton Rd, Kendal, LA9 7RG
Queen Victoria Hospital35.49 miles
Thornton Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5QG
Cumberland Infirmary38.14 miles
Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7HY
Fleetwood Hospital40.03 miles
Pharos Street, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 6BE
Pharmacy
Seascale Pharmacy Limited2.71 miles
Gosforth Road, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1PR
Murray's Pharmacy3.71 miles
31 Market Place, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2AG
Boots3.81 miles
67-68 Main Street, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DB
Murray's Pharmacy6.17 miles
Cleator Moor Health Ctr, Birks Road, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5HP
Mirehouse Pharmacy7.22 miles
59 Meadow Road, Mirehouse, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8ER
Boots7.36 miles
6-8 Main Street, Frizington, Cumbria, CA26 3SA
Seacliffe Pharmacy8.25 miles
High Road, Kells, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9PG
Morrisons Pharmacy8.55 miles
Flatt Walks, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7RW
Whitehaven Late Night Pharmacy8.87 miles
Unit 1, Lowther Buildings, Lowther Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7DG
Boots8.91 miles
26 King Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7JN
W Fare Ltd8.92 miles
71-73 Market Place, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7JG
Tesco In Store Pharmacy9.21 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Bransty Row, North Shore, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7XY
Harrington Pharmacy12.75 miles
25 Church Road, Harrington, Workington, CA14 5QA
Moorclose Pharmacy13.71 miles
Unit 6,Moorclose Rd/About, 138 westfield drive, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3RW
Sandham Jh14.35 miles
64-66 Harrington Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3EF
Whelan Fc Chemist Ltd14.49 miles
70-74 John Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3BT
Leisure
Park
HALLSENNA MOOR3.45 miles
LONGLAND LAKE4.91 miles
DRIGG DUNES AND GULLERY, RAVENGLASS6.54 miles
MUNCASTER CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)6.83 miles
ST BEES HEAD7.11 miles
HIGH LEYS7.99 miles
HARRINGTON RESERVOIR13.07 miles
MOSSBAY13.55 miles
MOORCLOSE COMMUNITY GREEN13.80 miles
WORKINGTON HALL (Grade II Listed)14.22 miles
SANDYBECK MEADOW14.50 miles
LAKE DISTRICT14.54 miles
SIDDICK POND15.48 miles
WHINLATTER FOREST PARK15.83 miles
DUDDON MOSSES16.92 miles
MILLOM IRONWORKS18.15 miles
Shop
Groceries
Nisa The Lakeland Habit2.12 miles
Main St, Gosforth, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1AS
Co-op Seascale2.68 miles
Gosforth Road, Seascale, CA20 1PR
SPAR Egremont3.41 miles
S.h & C.l. Graham ( T/a Henry Graham ), Spar Store, Cumbria, CA22 2RQ
Co-op Egremont3.73 miles
Egremont, CA22 2AD
SPAR Bigrigg5.40 miles
Parkhouse Service Station, Bigrigg, Cumbria, CA22 2TL
St Bees Post Office5.75 miles
122 Main Street, St Bees Cumbria CA27 0AA
Wath Brow Convenience Store5.77 miles
Enerdale Road, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5LP
Co-op Cleator Moor6.31 miles
Cleator Moor, CA25 5PX
Nisa6.57 miles
Leconfield St, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5QG
Mirehouse Shop7.22 miles
63 Meadow Road, Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8ER
Frizington Shop7.36 miles
1 Main Street, Frizington Cumbria CA26 3SA
SPAR Whitehaven7.74 miles
Richmond Hill Road, Hensingham, Cumbria, CA28 8SU
Nisa Local7.76 miles
Four Seasons, Whinlatter Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8DJ
Woodhouse Convenience Store7.90 miles
Woodhouse Road, Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 9LL
Co-op Whitehaven8.18 miles
Seacliffe, CA28 9PY
Morrisons Whitehaven8.55 miles
Flatt Walks, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7RJ
Transport
Bus Stop
South Lodge (N)0.30 miles
South Lodge (S)0.31 miles
Low Croft (W)0.33 miles
Low Croft (NE)0.35 miles
Yottenfews Car Park (S)0.49 miles
road end (W)0.55 miles
Road end (S)0.59 miles
Yottenfews Car Park (SE)0.71 miles
The Blackbeck Inn (NW)1.21 miles
The Blackbeck Inn (SE)1.21 miles
Red Admiral Hotel (NW)1.40 miles
Red Admiral Hotel (SE)1.40 miles
Post Office (E)1.51 miles
BNFL Main Gate (SE)1.52 miles
Post Office (NW)1.52 miles
Rail Station ()1.72 miles
Ferry Port
High Brandelhow Ferry Landing15.86 miles
Low Brandelhow Derwentwater Ferry Landing16.24 miles
Lodore Falls Derwentwater Ferry Landing16.34 miles
Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing16.37 miles
Ashness Gate Derwentwater Ferry Landing16.96 miles
Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing17.13 miles
Coniston Ferry Landing17.42 miles
Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing17.44 miles
Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) Ferry Landing17.55 miles
Keswick Ferry Landing17.57 miles
Sunny Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing17.65 miles
Monk Coniston Ferry Landing17.74 miles
Brantwood (Coniston) Ferry Landing17.83 miles
Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing18.22 miles
Water Park (Coniston) Ferry Landing18.26 miles
Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing20.90 miles
Railway Station
Sellafield Rail Station1.73 miles
Braystones Rail Station2.43 miles
Seascale Rail Station2.72 miles
Nethertown Rail Station3.68 miles
Drigg Rail Station4.31 miles
St Bees Rail Station5.91 miles
Ravenglass Rail Station6.23 miles
Corkickle Rail Station8.39 miles
Whitehaven Rail Station9.17 miles
Parton Rail Station10.15 miles
Bootle (Cumbria) Rail Station10.56 miles
Harrington Rail Station12.77 miles
Workington Rail Station14.82 miles
Silecroft Rail Station15.63 miles
Foxfield Rail Station16.23 miles
Green Road Rail Station16.25 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CA20 1B*)
Number of Properties in Catchment164
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
1, WOOD VIEW
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBERLAND
CA20 1DJ		£116,000
2025-05-23
semidetached
freehold
3, PELHAM DRIVE
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBERLAND
CA20 1DB		£190,000
2024-09-30
semidetached
freehold
3, BROW FOOT
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBERLAND
CA20 1DF		£145,000
2024-12-11
terraced
freehold
Sold 2005-03-18   £50,000
MILL FARM (1)
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBERLAND
CA20 1DN		£235,000
2024-12-05
terraced
freehold
Sold 2017-04-21   £165,000
Sold 2014-08-14   £150,000
CAUDER HOUSE, THE SQUARE
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBERLAND
CA20 1DH		£340,000
2024-06-28
terraced
freehold
Sold 2010-12-21   £115,000
LITTLE FOLD
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBERLAND
CA20 1DN		£155,000
2023-12-20
detached
freehold
HIGH CROFT HOUSE
MOSS SIDE
EGREMONT
CUMBERLAND
CA22 2PA		£420,000
2023-11-17
detached
freehold
2, CHURCH VIEW
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBERLAND
CA20 1DL		£108,000
2023-06-30
terraced
freehold
11, PELHAM DRIVE
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBRIA
CA20 1DB		£300,000
2022-10-14
detached
freehold
2, LOWCROFT
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBRIA
CA20 1DE		£110,000
2022-08-26
terraced
freehold
1, LOWCROFT
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBRIA
CA20 1DE		£93,000
2022-08-26
terraced
freehold
CHURCH VIEW HOUSE, THE SQUARE
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBRIA
CA20 1DH		£120,000
2022-08-10
terraced
freehold
7, PELHAM DRIVE
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBRIA
CA20 1DB		£147,000
2022-07-12
semidetached
freehold
SOUTH LODGE
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBRIA
CA20 1BZ		£365,000
2022-05-20
detached
freehold
SAWMILL COTTAGE
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBRIA
CA20 1DN		£200,000
2022-02-14
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2017-12-14   £150,000
Sold 2011-08-22   £140,000
8, PELHAM DRIVE
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBRIA
CA20 1DB		£216,000
2021-03-25
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2017-11-17   £182,000
HIGH MOSS
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBRIA
CA20 1DQ		£175,000
2020-02-07
detached
freehold
DALE COTTAGE
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBRIA
CA20 1DN		£150,000
2019-08-16
terraced
freehold
HIGH GODDERTHWAITE (THE STABLES)
MOSS SIDE
EGREMONT
CUMBRIA
CA22 2PA		£270,000
2019-06-14
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2018-06-27   £220,000
Sold 2004-06-18   £225,000
9, PELHAM DRIVE
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBRIA
CA20 1DB		£166,000
2019-06-06
semidetached
freehold
1, BANK FOLD
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBRIA
CA20 1DG		£105,000
2018-03-21
semidetached
freehold
HOLLY BANK COTTAGE, THE SQUARE
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBRIA
CA20 1DH		£85,000
2017-10-30
terraced
freehold
Sold 2006-09-19   £87,000
2, HIGH CROFT COTTAGES
MOSS SIDE
EGREMONT
CUMBRIA
CA22 2PA		£154,000
2015-07-17
terraced
freehold
BRIAR BANK
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBRIA
CA20 1DN		£170,000
2014-10-24
detached
freehold
Sold 2011-06-17   £120,000
2, BROW FOOT
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBRIA
CA20 1DF		£70,000
2014-07-16
terraced
freehold
MONKS WAY
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBRIA
CA20 1DN		£271,300
2014-01-28
detached
freehold
MANOR HOUSE
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBRIA
CA20 1DN		£62,000
2012-07-06
semidetached
freehold
4, BROW FOOT
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBRIA
CA20 1DF		£162,500
2011-12-06
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2004-08-12   £97,510
FAIRWATER COTTAGE
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBRIA
CA20 1DN		£85,000
2011-08-26
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2005-07-01   £82,000
OLD POST OFFICE
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBRIA
CA20 1DN		£55,000
2010-08-27
flatmaisonette
leasehold
STANLEY ARMS HOTEL
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBRIA
CA20 1DN		£400,000
2007-11-16
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-08-25   £350,500
3, LOWCROFT
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBRIA
CA20 1DE		£93,450
2007-06-01
flatmaisonette
leasehold
Sold 2004-11-12   £69,500
10, PELHAM DRIVE
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBRIA
CA20 1DB		£140,000
2005-11-30
semidetached
freehold
CHURCH VIEW COTTAGE, THE SQUARE
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBRIA
CA20 1DH		£67,000
2004-07-12
terraced
freehold
GREENDALE
CALDERBRIDGE
SEASCALE
CUMBRIA
CA20 1DN		£53,000
2004-06-18
terraced
freehold
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