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Cockermouth North

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About

Cockermouth North ward encompasses the historic core of Cockermouth town, situated at the confluence of the Rivers Cocker and Derwent. The area is defined by its Georgian architecture and medieval street pattern, with Main Street serving as a central thoroughfare. The ward includes residential streets radiating from the commercial centre and extends to the northern edges of the settlement. The landscape is largely urban, with the rivers providing a defining natural boundary to the south and east.

The ward is home to the National Trust-owned Cockermouth Castle, a site with origins in the 13th century. The area's economy is mixed, with independent shops, services, and residential properties. A network of footpaths follows the riverbanks, offering views of the surrounding fells. The annual Cockermouth Rock Festival is a local event held within the ward, drawing visitors to its venues.

Area overview

On average Cockermouth North has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cockermouth North is £48,160 per year. There are 3 schools in Cockermouth North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Cockermouth North is home to around 6,499 people, with a population density of about 662.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
18.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cockermouth North Population
6,499
Population density
662 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.62(-39%)
Public order
5.39(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.31(-52%)
Shoplifting
3.39(-41%)
Other theft
3.08(-53%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,150
94.62%
Other White
125
1.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
34
0.52%
Indian
26
0.4%
Irish
24
0.37%
Total population: 6,500

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,186
39.64%
Level 3 (A level)
878
15.92%
No qualifications
860
15.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
650
11.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
446
8.09%
Total 16+ residents: 5,514

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,287
39.98%
Owns with a mortgage
763
23.7%
Other social rented
552
17.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
440
13.67%
Other forms of private rent
74
2.3%
Total households: 3,219

Property prices in Cockermouth North

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £211,250 in Cockermouth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cockermouth North in the 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 Cockermouth North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£340,000
Flats24£122,500
Semi-Detached38£233,000
Terraced33£173,000

10 years median price trend in Cockermouth North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cockermouth North.

All postcodes in Cockermouth North

CA130HR

Wakefield Road

CA139GY

Main Street

CA139LX

Main Street

CA130JJ

Papcastle Road

CA139NU

Mackreth Row

CA130JP

Dovers Lane

CA139HH

Beech Lane

CA139AU

Windmill Lane

CA139HG

Beech Lane

CA130HE

Horsman Street

CA130AT

Henry Street

CA139PW

Beckside Close

CA139RU

South Street

CA139BX

Bellbrigg Lonning

CA133BA

Cockermouth North

CA130ZE

Ballad Close

CA139PD

Main Street

CA139HJ

Isel Road

CA139NF

Market Place

CA139JN

St Helens Street

CA133BP

South Street

CA130FB

Sullart Street

CA130JR

Oakleigh Terrace

CA139QR

Printers Court

CA139QZ

South Street

CA139HN

Cedar Lane

CA139DB

Little Mill Close

CA130NH

Goat Brow

CA130JH

Spitaling Lane

CA139RE

Croft Terrace

CA130AW

Harrot Road

CA130ZN

Dove Close

CA139JL

Waste Fold Close

CA139EY

Wyndham Row

CA139NE

Brewery Lane

CA139FY

Casshow Way

CA139NW

Old Hall Went

CA139NR

Cocker Lane

CA130ER

Crown Street

CA139BQ

Crummock Avenue

CA130JU

The Mount

CA139AG

Thirlmere Avenue

CA130EZ

Stables Court

CA130HQ

Horsman Court

CA130HT

Derwent Mills Commercial Park

CA139NT

Kirkgate

CA139AS

The Green

CA130ZL

Couplet Close

CA130AQ

Laithwaite Close

CA130EG

Sullart Street

CA139AL

Whinfell Avenue

CA139RF

The Croft

CA139JA

Coniston Drive

CA139NY

Sunnyside

CA130BF

Moor Park

CA139LN

Cocktons Yard

CA139LU

Main Street

CA130HH

Low Road

CA139RN

Challoner Court

CA139QL

Cockermouth North

CA139QU

Challoner Street

CA139GZ

Cocker Court

CA139PQ

Fell View

CA130NU

The Mount

CA139JB

Langdale Drive

CA130AG

Dunmail Crescent

CA130AB

Walker Street

CA130AH

Newlands Road

CA139BJ

Helvellyn Close

CA139HQ

Beech Lane

CA139PH

Kirkgate

CA139JF

Highfield Road

CA139LH

Headford Court

CA139NN

Bitterbeck Close

CA139LT

Market Place

CA139HZ

St Helens Street

CA139HT

Isel Road

CA130GW

Woodville Park

CA130AR

Dalton Street

CA139NG

Market Place

CA130XJ

The Parklands

CA130EJ

Crown Street

CA130AP

Henry Street

CA139QW

Station Street

CA130JX

Cockermouth North

CA139JR

Castlegate Drive

CA139RX

Main Street

CA139FX

Newton Avenue

CA130ED

Christ Church Terrace

CA130JQ

Gote Road

CA139HB

Castlegate Drive

CA139AP

Windmill Lane

CA139FF

Low Sand Lane

CA139HF

Castlegate Drive

CA130BZ

Honister Drive

CA130EB

Sullart Street

CA130HB

Fletcher Close

CA130EN

Cockermouth North

CA130HG

Derwentside Gardens

CA139JE

Grisedale Place

Data Sources

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