DISTINGTON PARISH

Introduction

The Parish of Distington is situated four miles from Workington and Whitehaven, and ten miles from Cockermouth, and is made up of the villages of Distington, Gilgarran and Pica plus the surrounding area. The population of 2247, recorded in the 2001 census, shows a decrease of 270 on the 1995 figures which was already down 107 on the 1991 figure, making a total reduction of 377 or 10.3% in just 10yrs. This is a trend, which may have turned around since 2001, as the housing association now report that there is a waiting list for housing in the Parish.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	1,240 hectares
Population	2,113 ⁽²⁰²¹⁾
Density	170 people/km²
Mean age	43.2
Ward	Distington, Lowca & Parton
District	Copeland
Postcodes	CA14
ONS ID	E04002484