Welcome to Kirkby Lonsdale

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Introduction

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.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

1,312 hectares

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.

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Education

View educational establishments in Kirkby Lonsdale Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Kirkby Lonsdale Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Kirkby Lonsdale Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Kirkby Lonsdale Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Kirkby Lonsdale Parish.

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Local News

Kirkby Lonsdale business park expansion approved | The Westmorland Gazette

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Kirkby Lonsdale business park expansion approved | The Westmorland Gazette

Published: 18th Feb 2024

Kirkby Lonsdale barn plans approved by council | The Westmorland Gazette

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Kirkby Lonsdale barn plans approved by council | The Westmorland Gazette

Published: 6th Nov 2023

Plans for 34 homes in town go back to committee

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Plans for 34 homes in town go back to committee

Published: 27th Nov 2023