Eden is a local government district in Cumbria, England. Its council is based in Penrith. It is named after the River Eden which flows north through the district towards Carlisle. Within the district lies part of the Lake District National Park. Under Defra's definition of rural, all towns (except Penrith), villages and hamlets in Eden are described as 'rural sparse' and 'rural less sparse'. Penrith is not considered rural but is classified as 'urban sparse'.
Eden's size and population
Eden has an area of 2,156 km², making it the eighth largest district in England. It also has the lowest population density of any English district. In 2007, the population of Eden was 51,900.
Source: ONS 2007 Mid Year Estimates
Facts, figures and comparison information about Eden
For statistical information about Eden, and the people who live here see facts and figures about Eden.
Profile of Eden in 2006
Eden's Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) produced a document profiling Eden, its residents and local characteristics titled Eden in Profile 2006.
