Welcome to Eskdale
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Eskdale is a glacial valley and civil parish in the western Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. It forms part of the Borough of Copeland, and in 2001 had a population of 264, increasing to 304 at the 2011 Census. One of the Lake District's most popular tourist attractions, the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, runs through the valley, though along with other western valleys of the Lake District, Eskdale is notably quieter during the high summer season than the more accessible eastern areas.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
7,548 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
235 (2021) |
Density |
3 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.4 |
Ward |
Black Combe & Scafell |
District |
Copeland |
Postcodes |
CA19 |
ONS ID |
E04010477 |
Council
Contact details for Eskdale Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Eskdale Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Eskdale Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Eskdale Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Eskdale Parish.
Local News
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Deep Time: Commissions for the Lake District Coast - Announcements - E
Published: 29th Jun 2022
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Children at Eskdale school win hundreds of pounds
Published: 15th Oct 2018
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Lake District railway to install fully accessible facilities - RailAdvent
Published: 1st Mar 2023