Staveley, Nether

Township in Kendal parish, Kendal ward, Westmorland. CP merged with Over Staveley and Hugill CPs 2004.

Acreage:

2,563 acres [1,037 ha]. Common enclosed under Act of 1816.

Population:

rising from 131 in 1801 to 299 by 1851 and 399 by 1901. Opening of railway station 1847 led to expansion of Staveley village into township, with major growth mid-20th century: population grew from 387 in 1931 to 677 by 2001.

Landownership:

see Over Staveley.

Economy:

predominantly agricultural; coppice woodland. Expansion of Staveley village in 20th century included commercial development.

Places of worship:

Roman Catholic church of Sacred Heart opened 1957.

Schools and other institutions:

Temperance Hall opened 1887 (now converted to dwelling).