Welcome to Askham

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Introduction

Askham is a village and civil parish in the Eden district of Cumbria, England. It is in the historic county of Westmorland. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 360, decreasing slightly to 356 at the 2011 Census. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Lake District National Park, 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Penrith. Nearby are the remains of Lowther Castle, the site of the annual Lowther Show, a three-day event of country pursuits.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	1,816 hectares
Population	339 (2021)
Density	19 people/km2
Mean age	45.7
Ward	Askham
District	Eden
Postcodes	CA10
ONS ID	E04002514

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Council

Contact details for Askham Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

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

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Askham Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Askham Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Askham 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 Askham Parish.

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