Welcome to Dacre
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Dacre (English: ) is a small village, civil parish and electoral ward in the Lake District National Park in the Eden District of Cumbria, England, and historically in Cumberland. In the 2001 census, the parish, which includes Newbiggin and Stainton, had a population of 1,326, increasing to 1,438 at the 2011 Census.Dacre is situated about 5 miles (8 km) west of Penrith and contains St Andrew's Parish Church, an ancient castle, and the Horse & Farrier pub. Nearby is the small stately home of Dalemain. Dacre Beck is a major tributary of the River Eamont. Although Dacre is a small place in itself, its civil parish is quite large and includes the villages and hamlets of Stainton, Redhills, Newbiggin, Great Blencow and Soulby. Stainton is by far the largest place in the parish and is a dormitory village of Penrith. Redhills is home to a Burger King restaurant, the Penrith Golf Driving Range, a business park, The Limes Country Hotel and the Rheged Discovery Centre.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
2,989 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
1,480 (2021) |
Density |
50 people/km2 |
Mean age |
46.8 |
Ward |
Dacre |
District |
Eden |
Postcodes |
CA11 |
ONS ID |
E04002530 |
Council
Contact details for Dacre Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Dacre Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Dacre Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Dacre Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Dacre Parish.
Local News
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Planning applications - May 7
Published: 7th May 2023