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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

CA139GX

Main Street

CA139AW

Longcroft

CA139BD

Kirkfell Avenue

CA130JF

Derwentside Gardens

CA133AT

South Street

CA139JJ

Buttermere Close

CA130JB

Gote Road

CA130LA

Dovers Lane

CA130AA

Cromwell Terrace

CA139RT

South Street

CA130JW

The Mount

CA130LB

The Mount

CA139HP

Oaktree Crescent

CA130AS

The Close

CA130EU

Derwent Court

CA139AX

Windmill Lane

CA139PJ

Kirkgate

CA139JS

Main Street

CA139NS

Kirkgate

CA139QX

Croftside

CA139BT

Slatefell Drive

CA139LL

Loweswater Close

CA139AT

Melbreak Avenue

CA139HS

Cherry Lane

CA139BY

Slatefell Drive

CA139NX

John Street

CA139QQ

Station Street

CA139RB

Stanley Villas

CA130PQ

Cockermouth North

CA139LE

Main Street

CA139BN

Ennerdale Close

CA139AY

Kirkfell Avenue

CA130NN

Gote Road

CA130HW

Crown Street

CA139JW

Pinfold Close

CA130GS

South Street

CA139LW

Ullswater Drive

CA130ZF

Sonnets Way

CA139BS

Slatefell Drive

CA139LY

Masons Court

CA130JG

Gote Road

CA139BW

Blencathra Court

CA139BP

Scafell Close

CA139AD

Cockermouth North

CA139AF

Grassmoor Avenue

CA130JE

Riverside Terrace

CA130HA

Fletcher Street

CA139RL

Stricketts Court

CA139LS

Main Street

CA130WX

Parklands Drive

CA139JP

Tanyard Garth

CA130EE

Sullart Street

CA130AE

Princes Road

CA130HS

Derwentside Gardens

CA139HR

Oaktree Crescent

CA139NH

Market Place

CA130JZ

The Mount

CA139AZ

Woodside Avenue

CA139PN

St Helens Close

CA139FP

Holme Court

CA139DA

Bellbrigg Lonning

CA139FW

Ribton Close

CA130EH

Crown Street

CA139QS

Challoner Street

CA130FA

Derwent Street

CA130JD

St Leonards Lane

CA139BA

Mosser Avenue

CA139RJ

Hatters Croft

CA139SF

Castlegate Drive

CA139PF

Skinner Street

CA139RD

South Street

CA139JG

St Helens Street

CA130BX

Fitz Road

CA139FJ

Horseshoe Drive

CA130BU

Lonsdale Terrace

CA130EP

New Street

CA133AE

South Street

CA130NJ

Gote Road

CA139LZ

Bridge Street

CA139NQ

Market Place

CA130ZQ

Bradbury Court

CA130NL

Cockermouth North

CA139XB

Sandybeck Way

CA130LQ

Millfield Park

CA130EW

Elm Tree Terrace

CA130AU

Hill Street

CA130JT

Garden View

CA130AJ

Walker Croft

CA130BJ

Mayo Park

CA130HP

Wakefield Road

CA139NA

High Sand Lane

CA139BZ

Bellbrigg Lonning

CA139NB

Waterloo Street

CA139AR

Whiteside Avenue

CA130EX

Crown Street

CA139RS

Station Road

CA139FT

Armaside Drive

CA130ZP

Quills Close

CA139BF

Longcroft

CA139HU

Isel Road

Data Sources

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