Welcome to Bewcastle
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Bewcastle is a large civil parish in the City of Carlisle district of Cumbria, England. It is in the historic county of Cumberland. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 411, reducing to 391 at the 2011 Census. The parish is large and includes the settlements of Roadhead and Sleetbeck. To the north the parish extends to the border with Scotland. To the east the parish bounds Northumberland.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
11,550 hectares |
---|---|
Population |
397 (2021) |
Density |
3 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.8 |
Ward |
Longtown & the Border |
District |
Carlisle |
Postcodes |
CA6, TD9 |
ONS ID |
E04002448 |
Council
Contact details for Bewcastle Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Bewcastle Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Bewcastle Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Bewcastle Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Bewcastle Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Bewcastle Parish.
Local News

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Forgotten Cumbria castle ruins that are easy to explore crowned top 'hidden gem'
Published: 28th Apr 2023
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'I'll kill you' - Farmer sentenced for running over neighbour with quad bike
Published: 2nd May 2021

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Storm Franklin: Weather warnings, road closures, power cuts, schools closed – cumbriacrack.com
Published: 21st Feb 2022