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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

CA139BP

Scafell Close

CA139QU

Challoner Street

CA130HB

Fletcher Close

CA139JA

Coniston Drive

CA130BZ

Honister Drive

CA130ZG

Wrens Lane

CA133BL

South Street

CA139BX

Bellbrigg Lonning

CA139EU

Castlegate

CA139HS

Cherry Lane

CA139LX

Main Street

CA130BU

Lonsdale Terrace

CA130WX

Parklands Drive

CA139AY

Kirkfell Avenue

CA139BJ

Helvellyn Close

CA139GZ

Cocker Court

CA139NH

Market Place

CA130EP

New Street

CA139NA

High Sand Lane

CA139NE

Brewery Lane

CA130ED

Christ Church Terrace

CA130JQ

Gote Road

CA130JS

Holly Close

CA139FU

Sandybeck Way

CA139FW

Ribton Close

CA139HW

Limetree Crescent

CA139RS

Station Road

CA130EB

Sullart Street

CA130JR

Oakleigh Terrace

CA139BQ

Crummock Avenue

CA139LQ

Main Street

CA139RG

Rubby Banks Road

CA139HJ

Isel Road

CA139XB

Sandybeck Way

CA139AZ

Woodside Avenue

CA139HA

Castlegate

CA139PD

Main Street

CA139PQ

Fell View

CA139QY

Croftside

CA139RU

South Street

CA130NP

South Street

CA139LY

Masons Court

CA139RR

Bridge Street Close

CA130GW

Woodville Park

CA130ZF

Sonnets Way

CA133AT

South Street

CA139BZ

Bellbrigg Lonning

CA139LU

Main Street

CA139NP

Market Street

CA139NQ

Market Place

CA139HF

Castlegate Drive

CA130AF

Romely Place

CA139QL

Cockermouth North

CA139RL

Stricketts Court

CA130AA

Cromwell Terrace

CA133BP

South Street

CA139BS

Slatefell Drive

CA139DB

Little Mill Close

CA139FX

Newton Avenue

CA139HY

Butts Fold

CA139QP

South Street

CA130FB

Sullart Street

CA139QZ

South Street

CA139RD

South Street

CA130GS

South Street

CA130HS

Derwentside Gardens

CA139HN

Cedar Lane

CA139QT

Challoner Street

CA139RX

Main Street

CA130ES

New Street

CA139HQ

Beech Lane

CA139HX

St Helens Street

CA130ET

The Fallows

CA139FT

Armaside Drive

CA139NY

Sunnyside

CA130AR

Dalton Street

CA139PF

Skinner Street

CA139QR

Printers Court

CA130AQ

Laithwaite Close

CA139HT

Isel Road

CA139PW

Beckside Close

CA130AB

Walker Street

CA130HT

Derwent Mills Commercial Park

CA130WW

The Parklands

CA139AU

Windmill Lane

CA139JD

Wasdale Close

CA139JG

St Helens Street

CA139NU

Mackreth Row

CA139JX

Main Street

CA130EJ

Crown Street

CA139AJ

Windmill Lane

CA139BG

Kirkfell Avenue

CA139BW

Blencathra Court

CA139PN

St Helens Close

CA139QQ

Station Street

CA130AG

Dunmail Crescent

CA130HP

Wakefield Road

CA130JD

St Leonards Lane

CA130ER

Crown Street

CA139AG

Thirlmere Avenue

Data Sources

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