Welcome to Kirkby Lonsdale
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Kirkby Lonsdale () is a town and civil parish in the South Lakeland district of Cumbria, England, on the River Lune. Historically in Westmorland, it lies 13 miles (21 km) south-east of Kendal on the A65. The parish recorded a population of 1,771 in the 2001 census, increasing to 1,843 at the 2011 Census.Notable buildings include St Mary's Church, a Norman building with fine carved columns. The view of the River Lune from the churchyard is known as Ruskin's View after John Ruskin, who called it one of the loveliest in England. It was painted by J. M. W. Turner.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,312 hectares |
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Population |
1,965 (2021) |
Density |
150 people/km2 |
Mean age |
47.4 |
Ward |
Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale |
District |
South Lakeland |
Postcodes |
LA6 |
ONS ID |
E04002621 |
Council
Contact details for Kirkby Lonsdale Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Kirkby Lonsdale Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Kirkby Lonsdale Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Kirkby Lonsdale Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Kirkby Lonsdale Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Kirkby Lonsdale Parish.
Local News
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Kirkby Lonsdale business park expansion approved | The Westmorland Gazette
Published: 18th Feb 2024
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Kirkby Lonsdale barn plans approved by council | The Westmorland Gazette
Published: 6th Nov 2023
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Plans for 34 homes in town go back to committee
Published: 27th Nov 2023