Welcome to Bassenthwaite
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Bassenthwaite is a village and civil parish in the borough of Allerdale in Cumbria, historically part of Cumberland, within the Lake District National Park, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 412, increasing to 481 at the 2011 Census. There is a Church of England Church, St John's Bassenthwaite and a tiny Methodist chapel. The village contains many elements of the archetypal English village including a green, primary school and a stream that runs through it. Bassenthwaite is at the foot of Skiddaw, one of the highest mountains in England at 3,054 feet (931 m). Robin Hood, Skiddaw, Ullock Pike, Longside Edge and Barf can be seen from the village.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
2,798 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
383 (2021) |
Density |
14 people/km2 |
Mean age |
47.2 |
Ward |
Boltons |
District |
Allerdale |
Postcodes |
CA12 |
ONS ID |
E04002384 |
Council
Contact details for Bassenthwaite Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Bassenthwaite Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Bassenthwaite Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Bassenthwaite Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Bassenthwaite Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Bassenthwaite Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Allerdale Borough Council
Extra garden waste collections to take place across Allerdale - News and Blog
Published: 12th Aug 2021
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Warning over pollution in Bassenthwaite Lake
Published: 20th Jul 2022
