Welcome to Milburn
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Milburn is a small village and civil parish in the Eden district of Cumbria, England. It is located on the northern side of the Eden Valley, about 9 miles (14.5 km) east of Penrith. The parish had a population of 171 in both the 2001, and 2011 censuses.It lies beneath Cross Fell, the highest point of the Pennines and is one of a chain of villages following the 200 metres (660 ft) contour of the escarpment. The fellside forms part of the North Pennines Area of Natural Beauty which in 2003 was awarded the status of UNESCO European Geopark and includes the Moorhouse Upper Teesdale National Nature Reserve. The parish includes the outlying hamlets of Gullom Holme and Milburn Grange, respectively 0.5 miles (0.8 km) and 1.25 miles (2.0 km) from Milburn village centre. The core village consists of a tight cluster of houses, many dating from the mid-18th century, ranged around a roughly rectangular green. A medieval church and a fortified manor house lie outside the main village area. In 2006 the total population of the parish was approximately 170, representing a total of 74 households. Agriculture still provided the single most significant source of employment and this accounted for approximately 25% of the employment of the working population. A number of businesses offering professional and construction services now operate in the village, and local non-agricultural work accounted for the employment of a further 20%. The remaining 55% commuted out of the village to their employment. Of the total population, 30% were retired. The village retains its primary school though the majority of the pupils now come from outside the parish.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
3,218 hectares |
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Population |
198 (2021) |
Density |
6 people/km2 |
Mean age |
46.9 |
Ward |
Long Marton |
District |
Eden |
Postcodes |
CA10, CA16 |
ONS ID |
E04002555 |
Council
Contact details for Milburn Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Milburn Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Milburn Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Milburn Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Milburn Parish.
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