Welcome to Dufton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Dufton is a village and civil parish in Cumbria, England. Historically part of Westmorland, it lies in the Eden Valley and below Great Dun Fell. It is mostly around 180m above sea level. At the 2001 census the parish had a population of 169, increasing to 204 at the 2011 CensusThe centre of the village is built around a green, on the north side of which is the Stag Inn. The village green is oblong in shape and is bisected by an avenue of lime trees that crosses it diagonally. Houses in the village were built from the 17th century onwards and the village has changed little over the last 100 years.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
6,811 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
209 (2021) |
Density |
3 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.3 |
Ward |
Long Marton |
District |
Eden |
Postcodes |
CA16, DL12 |
ONS ID |
E04002531 |
Council
Contact details for Dufton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Dufton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Dufton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Dufton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Dufton Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by The Cumberland & Westmorland Herald
Eden shepherdess enjoys starring role on BBC's Countryfile Christmas special
Published: 25th Dec 2023
Hosted and licensed by News & Star
Eden farmer sentenced for breaching his firearms licence | News and Star
Published: 12th Feb 2024
Hosted and licensed by The Cumberland & Westmorland Herald
£105,000 ram smashes price barrier at Eden auction mart
Published: 3rd Nov 2023