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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

CA139GY

Main Street

CA139HZ

St Helens Street

CA139JP

St Helens Street

CA139LE

Main Street

CA130EU

Derwent Court

CA139HH

Beech Lane

CA139RN

Challoner Court

CA130AN

Fitz Road

CA130BF

Moor Park

CA130BY

Mayo Street

CA130EX

Crown Street

CA130JG

Gote Road

CA139GW

Isel Road

CA139RB

Stanley Villas

CA130JF

Derwentside Gardens

CA130JP

Dovers Lane

CA139EY

Wyndham Row

CA130NL

Cockermouth North

CA139AT

Melbreak Avenue

CA139FJ

Horseshoe Drive

CA130JA

St Leonards Close

CA130NT

Belle Vue

CA130NU

The Mount

CA130ZE

Ballad Close

CA139BY

Slatefell Drive

CA139HD

Castlegate Drive

CA139NT

Kirkgate

CA130AP

Henry Street

CA130HQ

Horsman Court

CA139JL

Waste Fold Close

CA130EG

Sullart Street

CA130ZP

Quills Close

CA139JR

Castlegate Drive

CA139LH

Headford Court

CA130AE

Princes Road

CA139AD

Cockermouth North

CA139AW

Longcroft

CA139EX

Castlegate

CA139LZ

Bridge Street

CA139RP

South Street

CA130ZL

Couplet Close

CA130ZQ

Bradbury Court

CA139HB

Castlegate Drive

CA130DX

Gallowbarrow

CA130JH

Spitaling Lane

CA130PQ

Cockermouth North

CA139AF

Grassmoor Avenue

CA139BH

Slatefell Drive

CA139JH

Deer Orchard Close

CA139NX

John Street

CA130EE

Sullart Street

CA130HH

Low Road

CA130JE

Riverside Terrace

CA139AB

Swinside Close

CA139AE

Melbreak Avenue

CA139LW

Ullswater Drive

CA139QX

Croftside

CA139RA

Derby Villas

CA130BJ

Mayo Park

CA130JT

Garden View

CA139BN

Ennerdale Close

CA139JF

Highfield Road

CA139RJ

Hatters Croft

CA130AH

Newlands Road

CA130JU

The Mount

CA133AE

South Street

CA139HP

Oaktree Crescent

CA139JJ

Buttermere Close

CA139JE

Grisedale Place

CA139PJ

Kirkgate

Data Sources

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