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Cockermouth South

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About

Cockermouth South ward occupies the southern portion of the historic market town of Cockermouth, within the Cumberland unitary authority. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. It is bounded to the north by the River Cocker and includes the town's main commercial and civic heart, with its central market place and shopping streets situated just across the river.

The ward's landscape is defined by the confluence of the rivers Cocker and Derwent, which meet within its boundaries. This junction creates a distinctive riverside environment with walking paths. The area includes the grounds of Cockermouth Castle, which sits above the river meeting point. Local infrastructure centres on providing services for the town's population, with several schools and community facilities located in this part of Cockermouth.

Area overview

On average Cockermouth South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cockermouth South is £48,023 per year. There are 3 schools in Cockermouth South: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Cockermouth South is home to around 6,059 people, with a population density of about 109.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cockermouth South Population
6,059
Population density
109.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.13(0%)
Public order
5.94(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.45(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.79(-74%)
Shoplifting
3.3(-42%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,825
96.19%
Other White
86
1.42%
Indian
25
0.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
21
0.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
0.3%
Total population: 6,056

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,322
45.17%
Level 3 (A level)
815
15.85%
No qualifications
670
13.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
565
10.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
368
7.16%
Total 16+ residents: 5,141

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,435
54.07%
Owns with a mortgage
808
30.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
198
7.46%
Other social rented
134
5.05%
Other forms of private rent
37
1.39%
Total households: 2,654

Property prices in Cockermouth South

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Cockermouth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £575,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cockermouth South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£375,000
Flats3£167,500
Semi-Detached18£240,000
Terraced17£205,000

10 years median price trend in Cockermouth South

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

All postcodes in Cockermouth South

CA141ZB

Clifton Green

CA139XT

Millbrow Lane

CA130BH

Brackenhill Lane

CA130SJ

The Hill

CA130TD

Barr's Lane

CA130UJ

Harpers Lane

CA139DX

Lorton Road

CA139XQ

Lorton Road

CA141XZ

Lostrigg Terrace

CA141YN

The Garth

CA130AX

Brigham Road

CA139FR

The Sidings

CA130DH

Lamplugh Road

CA139PE

Skinner Street

CA130UY

Fletchers Croft

CA130RX

Cockermouth South

CA130US

Mansion Gardens

CA139DN

Briar Bank

CA141YZ

Scotscroft

CA130BQ

North Close

CA141BW

Harrison Park

CA130TS

School Brow

CA130UF

Main Street

CA141XX

Kirkfoot

CA144TQ

Fifkettle Brow

CA130TX

Stoney Beck Cottages

CA130UA

Overend Road

CA139XE

Parkhouse Lane

CA141YB

Catbank

CA139DT

Rose Lane

CA139DZ

Lorton Road

CA139EG

Linstock Avenue

CA130DQ

Skiddaw View

CA130UL

Main Street

CA139PS

New Road

CA144SY

Fell View

CA130DT

Rubby Banks Road

CA130TN

High Brigham

CA130UX

Colin Grove

CA130XN

Low Road

CA141YS

Valley View

CA130QT

Lakeland Business Park

CA130RN

Barkers Meadow

CA130DR

Parkside Avenue

CA130SH

Dalton Lane

CA139XR

Strawberry Howe Road

CA144RQ

Cockermouth South

CA130TE

High Brigham

CA139EP

Norwood Drive

CA144TA

Marron Terrace

CA139FE

Rectory Gardens

CA141YJ

Hardy Gate

CA130DJ

St Bridgets Close

CA130UW

Greencastle Brow

CA139DU

Lorton Road

CA141YF

Cockermouth South

CA144SU

Winscales Road

CA130UR

Went Row

CA139DL

Briar Bank

CA139PZ

Station Road

CA141XU

Chapel Terrace

CA130UU

Cross Howe

CA139EF

Green Bank Lane

CA139RH

Lorton Street

CA144SZ

Cockermouth South

CA130AL

Cockermouth South

CA130DS

Fern Bank

CA139XZ

Strawberry How

CA130SF

Jennys Croft

CA130SW

Peppercoats Brow

CA139DW

Rose Lane

CA141YU

Cinder Hill

CA144TR

Blackbeck Terrace

CA130UH

Went Meadows

CA130UZ

Lanty Close

CA141YL

Fell View

CA139EJ

Greyrigg Avenue

CA130TA

High Rigg

CA130XQ

Low Road

CA139DD

Rose Garth

CA130QQ

Cockermouth South

CA130SY

Ellerbeck Brow

CA130TP

The Hill

CA130UN

Cherrytree Hill

CA141YT

Gaythorne Terrace

CA144SR

Wadsworth Park

CA139EL

Riverdale Drive

CA141YP

Oldfield Road

CA141YR

Wilson Cottages

CA144TP

Mire House Cottages

CA130DN

Holmewood Paddock

CA139DJ

Simonscales Lane

CA139PA

Victoria Road

CA130BW

Vale Close

CA144RH

Cockermouth South

CA130RF

Simonscales Lane

CA130TG

High Brigham

CA139DH

Simonscales Lane

CA139PP

Culgarth Close

CA130QX

Waterloo Lane

Data Sources

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