Sockbridge Sockbridge, Westmorland and Furness
39 addresses across 6 postcodes (CA10), about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) long. USRN 13504366.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, B: 2, C: 1, D: 9, E: 2, F: 4, G: 1).
- Flood: 13 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Westmorland and Furness costs £2,508 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Dalemain Country Park, is about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 150 to 179 m above sea level.
- Noise: 21 of its 39 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Birbeck Medical Group, about 3.3 km (2.1 miles) away.
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 102 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (8); House, detached (5); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: before 1900 (8); 1967-1975 (5); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (15).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Westmorland and Furness in 2026-27: Band D £2,508 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,672 | £1,951 | £2,229 | £2,508 | £3,065 | £3,623 | £4,180 | £5,016 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (26% of about 870 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 21.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 10, SOCKBRIDGE, grade II
- BARN IMMEDIATELY TO WEST OF THWAITE COTTAGE, grade II
- BASE OF CROSS IN CENTRE OF VILLAGE GREEN, grade II
- CROSS BANK AND GREYSTONES, grade II
- FORMER BARN IMMEDIATELY TO EAST OF HALL CROFT, grade II
- GROVE FARMHOUSE, grade II
- HALL CROFT, grade II
- LIME GROVE AND BARN ADJOINING, grade II
- OLD FORGE HOUSE, grade II
- QUAKER COTTAGE, grade II
- QUEENS HEAD HOTEL, grade II
- STABLE COTTAGE, grade II
- STONE HOUSE BARN (CIRCA 25 YARDS TO SOUTH EAST OF WORDSWORTH HOUSE), grade II
- THE GREEN, grade II
- THE OLD POST OFFICE, grade II
- THE STONEHOUSE (15 YARDS TO SOUTH EAST OF WORDSWORTH HOUSE), grade II
- TIRRIL HALL, grade II
- WALL RAILINGS AND GATE TO FRONT GARDEN OF CROSS BANK AND GREYSTONES, grade II
- WILLOW COTTAGE AND THWAITE COTTAGE, grade II
- WORDSWORTH HOUSE, grade II
- YEW TREE HOUSE, grade II
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 17 December 2026 to 18 December 2026: Fibrus Networks GB Ltd, Utility asset works, road closure, on the carriageway, verge (major (paa) works, permit applied for)
Finished in the last three months
- 23 September 2026: SP Electricity North West, Remedial works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the carriageway, verge (minor works)
- 10 August 2026 to 14 August 2026: Westmorland and Furness Council, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 12 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 39 homes the Environment Agency counts, 11 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA10 2JW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CA10 2JS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CA10 2JT | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CA10 2JH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| CA10 2JQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CA10 2LL | not in 2 or 3 | 9 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 39 addresses are between 150 m and 179 m above sea level (161 m on average); the ground rises about 29 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA10 2JH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CA10 2JQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CA10 2JS | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CA10 2JT | 91% | 77% | 77% | 0% |
| CA10 2JW | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CA10 2LL | 93% | 93% | 93% | 7% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Penrith (North Lakes) 716,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Langwathby 20,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10 km (6.2 miles) | |
| Lazonby and Kirkoswald 19,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.9 km (8.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Quakers Lane Sockbridge | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station (P) Penrith | 3.9 km (2.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gridserve Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 83.1 km (52 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Birbeck Medical Group | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Well | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Skirsgill Dental Practice | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Penrith Community Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Police & Crime Commissioner Office | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Dalemain Country Park 66 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 460 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dalemain, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west. 26 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dalemain | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stainton Island | Island | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Snuffmill Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Daw's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Flusco Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Don Bottom | Valley | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south |
| Haber Tarn | Wetland | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 39 |
21 of the street's 39 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Westmorland and Furness: see them on the Westmorland and Furness page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanwath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Taste Tavens Ltd also trading as Queen's Head Tirril CA10 2JF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Meadow View B&B CA10 2JF | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Thorpe Field (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 42% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 68% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 45% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 23% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CA10 2JW: 23 addresses of 25 in the postcode
- CA10 2JS: 7 addresses of 8 in the postcode
- CA10 2JT: 6 addresses of 28 in the postcode
- CA10 2JH: 1 address of 2 in the postcode
- CA10 2JQ: 1 address of 2 in the postcode
- CA10 2LL: 1 address of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Quakers Lane · Thorpe Field · Quakers Close · Swallows Rise · Meeting House Lane · Sockbridge Drive
All the streets in CA10 and across Westmorland and Furness.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.