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Cleator Moor West

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Cleator Moor West ward lies in the western part of the town, characterised by residential streets and local community facilities. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with several small parks and green spaces interspersed throughout. It is served by local shops and services along the main roads that connect it to the wider town centre.

A notable local feature is the nearby former ironworks site, which speaks to the area's industrial heritage. The ward is bordered by agricultural land to the west, providing open views towards the fells. Community life is centred around local schools and social clubs within the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Cleator Moor West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cleator Moor West is £44,537 per year. There are 3 schools in Cleator Moor West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cleator Moor West is home to around 5,850 people, with a population density of about 503.0 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Cleator Moor West Population

5,850

Population density

503 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

38.8(+4%)

Criminal damage and arson

12.31(+37%)

Public order

9.74(-4%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.35(-59%)

Other theft

5.47(-17%)

North West average

Demographics

British

5,673

97.02%

Other White

0.72%

Indian

0.51%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.32%

Irish

0.22%

Total population: 5,847

Economics

No qualifications

1,166

23.93%

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,049

21.53%

Level 3 (A level)

939

19.27%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

733

15.04%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

486

9.97%

Total 16+ residents: 4,873

Housing

Owns outright

1,016

36.8%

Owns with a mortgage

785

28.43%

Other social rented

455

16.48%

Private landlord or letting agency

307

11.12%

Social rents from council

131

4.74%

Total households: 2,761

Property prices in Cleator Moor West

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £136,500 in Cleator Moor West area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £465,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cleator Moor West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	23	£250,000	£161,500	£200,000	£352,000	£409,000
Flats	1	£145,000	£145,000	£145,000	£145,000	£145,000
Semi-Detached	13	£155,000	£95,000	£127,500	£225,000	£295,800
Terraced	33	£90,000	£53,300	£65,000	£120,000	£136,200

10 years median price trend in Cleator Moor West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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