Welcome to Dent
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Dent is a village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, within the historic boundaries of the West Riding of Yorkshire. It lies in Dentdale, a narrow valley on the western slopes of the Pennines within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, 4 miles (6 km) south east of Sedbergh and 8 miles (13 km) north east of Kirkby Lonsdale. At the 2011 census, Dent and Middleton had a total population of 785.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
8,452 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
476 (2021) |
Density |
6 people/km2 |
Mean age |
48.7 |
Ward |
Sedbergh & Kirkby Lonsdale |
District |
South Lakeland |
Postcodes |
LA10 |
ONS ID |
E04002600 |
Council
Contact details for Dent Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Dent Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Dent Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Dent Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Dent Parish.
Local News
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Two 'unspoilt' Cumbrian spots among top 30 villages free from over-tourism
Published: 18th May 2024
Hosted and licensed by The Westmorland Gazette
Plans lodges for Flass Home Farm at Maulds Meaburn | The Westmorland Gazette
Published: 9th Jan 2024
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Dent CE Primary School receives 'Good' Ofsted report | The Westmorland Gazette
Published: 7th Mar 2024