Broughton, Cumbria

Broughton is a civil parish in Cumbria, England, consisting of Great Broughton and Little Broughton. It is located on the River Derwent, about 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Workington and 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Cockermouth. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 1,727, decreasing slightly to 1,704 at the 2011 Census.

Broughton
Great Broughton Post Office
Broughton
Location in Allerdale
Broughton
Location within Cumbria
Population1,704 (2011)
OS grid referenceNY075315
Civil parish
  • Broughton
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
  • North West
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townCOCKERMOUTH
Postcode districtCA13
Dialling code01900
PoliceCumbria
FireCumbria
AmbulanceNorth West
UK Parliament
  • Workington
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