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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 46 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
46
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
28.93(-22%)
Public order
4.77(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.77(-47%)
Shoplifting
3.08(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.77(-85%)
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 125 recent sales, the median property price is £231,000 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
Detached31£340,000
Flats21£120,000
Semi-Detached40£228,000
Terraced33£185,000

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

CA139JN

St Helens Street

CA130AJ

Walker Croft

CA130AT

Henry Street

CA130DY

Fairfield View

CA130HR

Wakefield Road

CA130JN

Papcastle Road

CA130JZ

The Mount

CA130XJ

The Parklands

CA139FP

Holme Court

CA130NN

Gote Road

CA139BU

Gable Avenue

CA139LN

Cocktons Yard

CA139BA

Mosser Avenue

CA139HG

Beech Lane

CA139HL

Oaktree Crescent

CA139LT

Market Place

CA139NB

Waterloo Street

CA139QS

Challoner Street

CA130HG

Derwentside Gardens

CA130NH

Goat Brow

CA139RE

Croft Terrace

CA130JB

Gote Road

CA130LA

Dovers Lane

CA139NR

Cocker Lane

CA130ZJ

Williams Grove

CA139AP

Windmill Lane

CA139JB

Langdale Drive

CA139AH

Wordsworth Terrace

CA130DA

Kirkstone Avenue

CA130JJ

Papcastle Road

CA139AN

Melbreak Avenue

CA139JQ

Waste Lane

CA139NJ

Market Street

CA130EW

Elm Tree Terrace

CA130JY

The Mount

CA139FQ

Pitcairn Close

CA139RT

South Street

CA130AU

Hill Street

CA130EY

Derwent Street

CA130HA

Fletcher Street

CA130JX

Cockermouth North

CA139ND

Brewery Lane

CA139NW

Old Hall Went

CA139NZ

Kirkbank

CA139LS

Main Street

CA130XE

Fitz Road

CA139BD

Kirkfell Avenue

CA139BE

Lingfell Avenue

CA139BT

Slatefell Drive

CA139JS

Main Street

CA139NN

Bitterbeck Close

CA139RF

The Croft

CA130HE

Horsman Street

CA130LQ

Millfield Park

CA139HR

Oaktree Crescent

CA139LL

Loweswater Close

CA139NS

Kirkgate

CA130EZ

Stables Court

CA130NJ

Gote Road

CA133BA

Cockermouth North

CA139AS

The Green

CA139SF

Castlegate Drive

CA130EH

Crown Street

CA130HW

Crown Street

CA130ZN

Dove Close

CA133AJ

South Street

CA139JW

Pinfold Close

CA139NF

Market Place

CA139PH

Kirkgate

CA130AS

The Close

CA130LB

The Mount

CA130ZH

Poets Avenue

CA139AQ

Windmill Lane

CA139AR

Whiteside Avenue

CA139AX

Windmill Lane

CA139BF

Longcroft

CA139FY

Casshow Way

CA130EN

Cockermouth North

CA139AL

Whinfell Avenue

CA139FF

Low Sand Lane

CA139HU

Isel Road

CA130AW

Harrot Road

CA130HY

Laureates Lane

CA133BJ

South Street

CA139AA

Meadow Bank Close

CA139GJ

South Street

CA139NG

Market Place

CA130DZ

Fitz View

CA130LG

Cockermouth North

CA139DA

Bellbrigg Lonning

CA139QW

Station Street

CA139WB

South Street

CA130AD

Fitz Road

CA139BL

Rydal Drive

CA139GX

Main Street

CA130BX

Fitz Road

CA130FA

Derwent Street

CA130GU

Low Road Close

CA130JW

The Mount

CA139BB

Woodside Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.