Area Info for Carnforth (Lancashire)

Carnforth, Lancashire, UK

Carnforth is a small town located in Lancashire, England. It is situated near the north-west coast of England, approximately 8 miles north of Lancaster and about 20 miles south of Kendal. The town is known for its historic railway station, scenic countryside, and its role in the industrial and transportation history of the region.

Location and Geography

Carnforth lies on the Lancaster and Carlisle Railway line, which historically contributed to its development as a railway hub. The town is surrounded by picturesque Lancashire countryside, including farmland, woodlands, and the nearby Morecambe Bay area. The River Keer flows through the town, adding to its scenic landscape.

History and Heritage

Carnforth developed significantly during the 19th century with the expansion of the railway network. The railway station, built in the Victorian era, is a notable historic site and has been restored as a heritage attraction. The town also has a history linked to agriculture and industry, with local mills and farms contributing to its economy.

Community and Amenities

Carnforth has a vibrant community with local shops, pubs, and recreational facilities. The town hosts various events throughout the year, including markets and festivals. It also has schools, churches, and sports clubs that serve residents and visitors.

Transport and Accessibility

The town is well-connected by rail, with Carnforth railway station providing services to Lancaster, Morecambe, and other regional destinations. Road links include the A6 and A6070 roads, facilitating travel to nearby towns and cities. Bus services also operate within the area, connecting Carnforth to Lancaster, Kendal, and other localities.

Natural Environment and Attractions

Carnforth is close to several natural attractions, including the Lake District National Park and Morecambe Bay. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking, cycling, birdwatching, and enjoying outdoor leisure activities. The historic railway station and the nearby Lancaster Canal are popular spots for visitors interested in history and scenic views.
Education
School
North Road Primary School0.00 miles
North Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9LQ
Carnforth Christ Church, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School0.10 miles
North Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9LJ
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Carnforth0.31 miles
Kellet Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9LS
Carnforth High School0.31 miles
Kellet Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9LS
Warton Archbishop Hutton's Primary School1.26 miles
Back Lane, Warton, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9QU
Nether Kellet Community Primary School1.55 miles
Bridge Road, Nether Kellet, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 1HH
Over Kellet Wilson's Endowed Church of England Primary School1.57 miles
School Lane, Over Kellet, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 1BN
Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School1.78 miles
Mount Pleasant Lane, Bolton-le-Sands, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 8DT
Yealand Church of England Primary School2.99 miles
Footeran Lane, Yealand Redmayne, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9SU
Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School3.27 miles
Shady Lane, Slyne-with-Hest, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 6JL
St Wilfrid's CofE Primary School3.29 miles
Pennystone Road, Halton, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 6QE
Prospect House3.66 miles
Birch Cottage, Moss Lane Off Eight Acre Lane, Yealand Redmayne, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9TG
Bleasdale School3.74 miles
27 Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RG
Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School3.77 miles
Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RF
Burton Morewood CofE Primary School4.34 miles
Main Street, Burton, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 1ND
Caton Community Primary School4.42 miles
Broadacre, Caton, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 9NH
Health
Clinic
Bleasdale House School3.73 miles
27 Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RG
Cancer Care (North Lancs & South Lakeland)4.38 miles
Slynedales, Slyne Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 6ST
Central Lancashire High School Nurses Room5.04 miles
Crag Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3LS
Lyon School5.12 miles
Sefton Drive, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2PZ
Morecambe Road School5.22 miles
Morecambe Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 3AB
Queen Victoria Hospital5.24 miles
Thornton Rd, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5NN
Connexions5.32 miles
6-8 Kensington Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5LX
Specsavers Hearcare - Lancashire - Morecambe5.48 miles
41-43 Euston Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5DF
Altham Meadows5.54 miles
Bartholomew Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 4RR
Specsavers Hearcare - Lancashire - Lancaster5.55 miles
14-16 Cheapside, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1LZ
Oaklands6.74 miles
Pathfinders Drive, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4JJ
The Orchard6.74 miles
Pathfinders Drive, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4JJ
iSIGHT Cumbria6.88 miles
c/o Baverstocks Opticians, 2 Main Street, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7PN
Harvey House7.02 miles
Ashton Road,, Lancaster, LA1 5AZ
Harvey House Social Enterprise Ltd Hq7.02 miles
Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5AZ
Bailrigg Health Centre8.11 miles
Lancaster University, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4YW
GP
Dr J A Irving & Partners0.08 miles
21 New Street, Carnforth, LA5 9BX
Ash Trees0.15 miles
Ash Trees, Market Street, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9JU
Brookfield Surgery1.60 miles
Brookfield Surgery, Main Road, Bolton-le-Sands, Lancashire, LA5 8DH
Halton Surgery3.33 miles
Halton Surgery, 110 High Road, Halton, Lancashire, LA2 6PU
Dr D Kew 3.70 miles
20a Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancs, LA5 0RA
Silverdale Surgery3.70 miles
Silverdale Surgery, 19a Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Lancashire, LA5 0RA
Caton Health Centre, part of Dr S C Wetherall and Partners4.09 miles
Caton Health Centre, Hornby Road, Caton, Lancaster, LA2 9QW
Dr J H Gorrigan & Partners4.26 miles
Memorial Hall, Main Street, Burton In Kendal, Cumbria, LA6 1NA
Owen Road Surgery4.88 miles
67 Owen Road, Skerton, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2LG
Delphi Medical Ltd5.19 miles
Hmp Lancaster Farms, Stone Row Head, Quernmore Road, Lancaster Lancashire, LA1 3QZ
Scale Hall Surgery5.20 miles
Scale Hall Surgery, 1 West Drive, Scale Hall, Lancaster, LA1 5BY
Strawberry Gardens Medical Practice5.27 miles
Morecambe Health Centre,, Hanover Street, Morecambe, Morecambe, LA4 5LY
Same Day Health Centre � Morecambe5.27 miles
Morecambe Health Centre, Morecambe, LA4 5LY
Dr S E Brear & Partner5.32 miles
Yorkbridge Surgery, 5 James Street, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5TE
Dr P J I Hall & Partners5.49 miles
West View Surgery, Lancaster Road, Hornby, Lancaster, LA2 8JS
Dalton Square Practice5.63 miles
8 Dalton Square, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1PN
Hospital
Queen Victoria Hospital5.00 miles
Thornton Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5QG
Ridge Lea Hospital5.47 miles
Quernmore Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3JT
BMI The Lancaster Hospital5.91 miles
Meadowside, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3RH
Royal Lancaster Infirmary5.96 miles
Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4RP
Westmorland General Hospital12.48 miles
Burton Rd, Kendal, LA9 7RG
Fleetwood Hospital16.99 miles
Pharos Street, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 6BE
Furness General Hospital17.80 miles
Dalton Lane, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4LF
Castleberg Hospital19.71 miles
Raines Road, Giggleswick, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24 0BN
Millom Hospital20.95 miles
Lapstone Road, Millom, LA18 4BY
Longridge Community Hospital21.41 miles
St. Wilfrids Terrace, Longridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3WQ
Priory Hospital Preston22.55 miles
Rosemary Lane, Bartle, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0HB
Spire Fylde Coast Hospital23.18 miles
St. Walburgas Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8BP
Royal Preston Hospital23.35 miles
Sharoe Green Lane North, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9HT
Clitheroe Community Hospital23.38 miles
Chatburn Road,, BB7 4JX
Blackpool Victoria Hospital23.46 miles
Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8NR
Parkwood Hospital23.53 miles
East Park Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8PW
Pharmacy
The Co-Operative Pharmacy0.11 miles
9 Market Street, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9JX
Boots0.11 miles
24 Market Street, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9JX
Ash Trees Pharmacy0.15 miles
Ash Trees Surgery, Market Street, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9JU
Fittleworth Medical Limited0.27 miles
Fittleworth House, Rooms 1 & 3, Warton Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9EX
The Co-Operative Pharmacy1.64 miles
Main Road, Bolton-le-Sands, Carnforth, LA5 8DJ
Slyne Pharmacy3.16 miles
2 Manor Road, Slyne, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 6JY
Halton Pharmacy3.33 miles
110 High Road, Halton, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 6PU
Silverdale Pharmacy Limited3.70 miles
18 Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RA
Boots4.09 miles
15 Hornby Road, Caton, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 9QW
Rowlands Pharmacy4.42 miles
8 & 8A Princes Crescent, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6BX
Bare Pharmacy Ltd4.45 miles
45 Princes Crescent, Bare, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6BY
Jn Murray Limited4.85 miles
2 Broadway, Skerton, Lancaster, LA1 2BU
King's Chemist5.00 miles
359 Lancaster Road, Torrisholme, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6RL
Sainsbury's Pharmacy5.17 miles
Christie Park, Lancaster Road, Morecambe, LA4 5TJ
Morecambe Health Centre Pharmacy 5.27 miles
1 Hanover Street, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5LY
Lloydspharmacy5.31 miles
The Health Centre Grounds, Morecambe Health Centre, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5LU
Leisure
Park
WARTON CRAG QUARRY1.34 miles
WARTON CRAG1.38 miles
ARNSIDE & SILVERDALE2.56 miles
CAPERNWRAY HALL (Grade II Listed)3.20 miles
TROWBARROW QUARRY3.55 miles
GAIT BARROWS4.12 miles
HUTTON ROOF5.27 miles
LANCASTER CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)5.35 miles
HOLME PARK QUARRY5.48 miles
ASHTON MEMORIAL GARDENS AND WILLIAMSON PARK (Grade II Listed)5.69 miles
CLAWTHORPE FELL5.73 miles
DALLAM TOWER (Grade II Listed)6.51 miles
LEVENS HALL (Grade I Listed)9.40 miles
HOLKER HALL (Grade II Listed)9.85 miles
WHITBARROW10.71 miles
WHITBARROW SCAR10.76 miles
Shop
Groceries
Booths Carnforth0.14 miles
Scotland Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9JZ
Co-op Carnforth0.15 miles
Carnforth, LA5 9JU
Tesco Carnforth (Superstore)0.22 miles
Lodge Quarry, Lancaster Rd, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9DW
SPAR Euro Garage Carnforth0.26 miles
Carnforth Service Station, Lancaster Road, Lancashire, LA5 9EA
SPAR Highfield Road0.42 miles
Lawrence Hunt & Co Ltd Spar Store, 59 Highfield Road, Lancashire, LA5 9AJ
ALDI Scotland Road0.46 miles
Carnforth, LA5 9JZ
SPAR Main Road1.89 miles
46, Main Road, Lancashire, LA5 8DN
Londis Coastal Road Garage2.47 miles
Coastal Road, Cornforth, LA5 8JW
SPAR Coastal Road2.48 miles
Spar Store, 160 Coastal Road, Lancashire, LA5 8JW
Londis Lancaster3.16 miles
13 Manor Road, Lancaster, LA2 6JY
Co-op Carnforth3.69 miles
Silverdale, Emsgate Lane, LA5 0RA
M&S Burton M6 Moto Simply Food3.82 miles
Junctions 35 36, Kendal, LA6 1JF
Nisa Mossdale Service Station4.01 miles
A6 Rd, Burton, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9RW
Co-op Lancaster4.08 miles
Caton, LA2 9QW
SPAR Lancaster4.44 miles
81, Slyne Road, Lancashire, LA1 2HL
Crescent Store4.45 miles
7 Princes Crescent, Morecambe Lancashire LA4 6BY
Transport
Airport
Blackpool International Airport26.57 miles
Liverpool John Lennon Airport54.67 miles
Bus Stop
New Street (SW)0.04 miles
New Street (NE)0.05 miles
Market Street (NW)0.11 miles
Police Station (N)0.11 miles
Market Street (SE)0.11 miles
War Memorial (SE)0.13 miles
Railway Station (NE)0.14 miles
Railway Station (N)0.15 miles
Carnforth Rail Station ()0.16 miles
Rail Station ()0.17 miles
Scotland Road (S)0.18 miles
Railway Station (NW)0.18 miles
Scotland Road (NE)0.19 miles
Carnforth Rail Station ()0.20 miles
Cross Keys (SE)0.25 miles
Canal Turn (S)0.26 miles
Ferry Port
Heysham Ferry Terminal8.71 miles
Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing12.72 miles
Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing12.86 miles
Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing16.58 miles
Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing16.83 miles
Roa Island Ferry Landing16.85 miles
Piel Island Ferry Landing16.93 miles
Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing17.00 miles
Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal17.05 miles
Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal17.45 miles
Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing17.74 miles
Water Park (Coniston) Ferry Landing17.78 miles
Sunny Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing18.63 miles
Brantwood (Coniston) Ferry Landing19.58 miles
Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing19.60 miles
Brockhole Ferry Landing20.23 miles
Railway Station
Carnforth Rail Station0.20 miles
Silverdale Rail Station3.27 miles
Bare Lane Rail Station4.54 miles
Lancaster Rail Station5.66 miles
Morecambe Rail Station5.67 miles
Arnside Rail Station5.74 miles
Kents Bank Rail Station7.08 miles
Grange-over-Sands Rail Station7.20 miles
Wennington Rail Station7.33 miles
Heysham Port Rail Station8.76 miles
Cark Rail Station9.02 miles
Bentham Rail Station10.47 miles
Oxenholme Lake District Rail Station12.41 miles
Ulverston Rail Station14.05 miles
Kendal Rail Station14.20 miles
Clapham (N Yorks) Rail Station14.58 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (LA5 9L*)
Number of Properties in Catchment477
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
10, BLOOMFIELD PARK

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9LH		£267,500
2025-06-03
detached
freehold
9, WINDERMERE ROAD

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9AR		£195,000
2025-06-03
semidetached
freehold
1, HILL STREET

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9DY		£135,000
2025-04-30
terraced
freehold
51, WINDERMERE ROAD

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9AS		£200,000
2025-04-23
terraced
freehold
102, KELLET ROAD

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9LR		£165,000
2025-04-23
terraced
freehold
33, REDMAYNE DRIVE

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9XA		£295,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
62, NORTH ROAD

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9LJ		£115,000
2025-03-17
terraced
freehold
15, NORTH ROAD

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9LQ		£230,000
2025-01-03
detached
freehold
2, HAWK STREET

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9LZ		£85,000
2024-11-11
terraced
freehold
6, RUSSELL ROAD

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9AQ		£83,500
2025-02-28
terraced
freehold
35, HILL STREET

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9DY		£128,000
2025-02-25
terraced
freehold
35, BRIDGESIDE

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9LF		£100,000
2024-12-20
flatmaisonette
freehold
1, QUEENS DRIVE

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9AE		£150,000
2024-11-29
semidetached
freehold
15, HUNTER STREET

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9BP		£188,500
2024-11-25
terraced
freehold
2, RAMSDEN STREET

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9BW		£122,000
2024-11-18
terraced
freehold
14, BRIDGESIDE

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9LF		£220,000
2024-10-07
flatmaisonette
freehold
2, OXFORD STREET

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9LG		£132,000
2024-10-29
terraced
freehold
35, HIGHFIELD ROAD

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9AH		£160,000
2024-10-03
terraced
freehold
61, NORTH ROAD

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9NA		£110,000
2024-08-28
otherPropertyType
freehold
1, BRIDGESIDE

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9LF		£115,000
2024-08-07
terraced
freehold
20, HARD KNOTT RISE

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9BJ		£122,500
2024-08-01
terraced
freehold
16, HUNTER STREET

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9BP		£142,000
2024-07-22
terraced
freehold
80, WINDERMERE ROAD

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9AS		£225,500
2024-07-12
semidetached
freehold
24, HILL STREET

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9DY		£155,000
2024-07-04
terraced
freehold
83, MARKET STREET

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9LL		£155,000
2024-05-28
terraced
freehold
11, LANGDALE ROAD

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9AU		£197,000
2024-05-24
terraced
freehold
Sold 2023-11-10   £190,000
5, HILL STREET

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9DY		£141,000
2024-04-22
terraced
freehold
101, NORTH ROAD

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9LX		£177,000
2024-04-19
terraced
freehold
90, NORTH ROAD

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9LX		£137,000
2024-04-19
terraced
freehold
2, QUEENS COURT

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9FE		£140,000
2024-04-16
flatmaisonette
leasehold
24, LANCASTER ROAD

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9LD		£175,500
2024-03-28
terraced
freehold
DEROY, HAWK STREET

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9LA		£275,000
2024-03-25
detached
freehold
6, EDWARD STREET

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9DA		£136,000
2024-03-22
terraced
freehold
19, CONISTON ROAD

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9AZ		£160,000
2024-03-15
terraced
freehold
12, SCOTLAND ROAD

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9JY		£190,000
2024-03-08
terraced
freehold
18, FAIRFIELD CLOSE

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9XL		£75,000
2024-03-08
flatmaisonette
leasehold
19, EDWARD STREET

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9DA		£152,000
2024-03-07
terraced
freehold
3, MARKET STREET

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9JX		£167,250
2024-02-08
otherPropertyType
freehold
16, NEW STREET

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9BX		£145,000
2023-12-18
terraced
freehold
8, QUEENS COURT

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9FE		£140,000
2023-11-14
flatmaisonette
leasehold
12, INGLEBOROUGH VIEW

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9AT		£173,000
2023-11-10
terraced
freehold
REDMAYNE COURT (3), ASHTREES WAY

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9BF		£125,000
2023-11-10
flatmaisonette
leasehold
14, HUNTER STREET

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9BP		£170,000
2023-10-31
terraced
freehold
74, NORTH ROAD

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9NA		£183,000
2023-10-26
terraced
freehold
41, KELLET ROAD

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9LP		£150,000
2023-10-24
terraced
freehold
1, EDEN MOUNT WAY

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9XN		£285,000
2023-10-20
detached
freehold
10, RUSSELL ROAD

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9AQ		£141,000
2023-10-19
terraced
freehold
1, EDWARD STREET

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9DA		£172,000
2023-09-25
terraced
freehold
1, YEALAND GROVE

CARNFORTH
LANCASHIRE
LA5 9XE		£262,500
2023-09-22
detached
freehold
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