Roadhead

Cumbria

- Cumbria
CA66ND

Location Details

Address:Roadhead
Coordinates:-2.75688 : 55.06698
Grid reference:NY517749
Elevation:173m (5772nd in the UK)
Local council:Cumberland
Crime rate:Low (1)

Solar Information

Because Roadhead is further north, winter generation is slightly lower than the south coast. However, with modern panel efficiency and high energy prices, a system here still pays for itself very comfortably.

Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sun angle:
Solar panel tilt (summer):26.1°
Solar panel tilt (winter):78.6°

How good are solar panels in Roadhead

Site Potential:
Assumed System:14 Panels (5.7kW) + 10kWh Battery
Estimated Generation:4,893 kWh / year
Bill Savings (3,825 kWh used):£1,033 / year
Grid Export (1,068 kWh sold):£160 / year
Total Annual Benefit:£1,193 / year
Estimated Payback:6.7 Years

*Financial estimates are for illustrative purposes. Assumes a fully installed system cost of £7,995, a modern household usage of 4,500 kWh/year, an average import tariff of 27p/kWh, and a Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) rate of 15p/kWh.

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Crime Statistics

Address:Roadhead
Lat:55.06698
Lng:-2.75688
Police:Cumbria Constabulary
Neighbourhood:Carlisle 001D
Recent crimes:
  • Violence and sexual offences Violence and sexual offences 1
Total crimes:1

Nearby Schools

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School nameDistance (miles)
Primary
Walton & Lees Hill CofE School Calc_Distance 55.06698 - 55.004 - -2.75688 - -2.695975.0
Pupil age range3 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils25
Boys / Girls(11/14)
Websitewww.leeshillschool.co.uk
Shankhill CofE Primary School Calc_Distance 55.06698 - 55.0381 - -2.75688 - -2.825393.4
Pupil age range3 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils50
Boys / Girls(24/26)
Websitewww.shankhill.cumbria.sch.uk
Bewcastle School Calc_Distance 55.06698 - 55.0887 - -2.75688 - -2.751011.5
Pupil age range3 - 11
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils12
Boys / Girls(5/7)
Websitewww.bewcastle.cumbria.sch.uk

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Roadhead is a village in Cumbria, situated at an elevation of 173m. The area is very quiet, with just 1 recently reported incidents recorded by Cumbria Constabulary. The area falls under Cumberland.

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