Welcome to Papcastle
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Papcastle is a village and civil parish in the borough of Allerdale in the English county of Cumbria. The village is now effectively a northern extension of Cockermouth, which lies to the south of the River Derwent. It has its own parish council and lies within Bridekirk Parish for Church of England purposes. In 2001 it had a population of 406, reducing to 385 at the 2011 Census. The name of Papcastle is said to be a compound formed from Old Norse and Old English papi+cæster, meaning 'the Roman fort inhabited by a hermit'.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
449 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
378 (2021) |
Density |
84 people/km2 |
Mean age |
49.6 |
Ward |
Broughton St Bridgets |
District |
Allerdale |
Postcodes |
CA13 |
ONS ID |
E04002424 |
Council
Contact details for Papcastle Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Papcastle Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Papcastle Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Papcastle Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Papcastle Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Papcastle Parish.
Local News
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Cockermouth group's campaign ensures properties' heritage is listed | Times and Star
Published: 28th Nov 2023
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Schools and roads closed after flooding in Cumbria - cumbriacrack.com
Published: 22nd Nov 2017
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WITH VIDEO: Weeks of rain in just 24 hours prompts Cumbria floods
Published: 23rd Nov 2017