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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 57 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
57
Deprivation level
3/10
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
31.69(-15%)
Public order
7.1(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.61(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.13(-77%)
Other theft
3.96(-40%)
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 86 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 in Cockermouth South area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £695,000.

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
Detached44£372,500
Flats3£87,000
Semi-Detached25£240,000
Terraced14£167,500

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

CA141YS

Valley View

CA130QU

Brigham Road

CA130TZ

Derwent Row

CA139FN

Tom Rudd Close

CA141YH

Marron Lane

CA139PB

Meadow Grove

CA130UY

Fletchers Croft

CA144RG

Cockermouth South

CA141YT

Gaythorne Terrace

CA130TP

The Hill

CA130QY

Cockermouth South

CA130QX

Waterloo Lane

CA130UF

Main Street

CA139DU

Lorton Road

CA139DT

Rose Lane

CA130UA

Overend Road

CA130SY

Ellerbeck Brow

CA130GZ

Spring Bank Court

CA139ZB

Howfoot Close

CA130AL

Cockermouth South

CA130DU

Railway Terrace

CA130DH

Lamplugh Road

CA130QT

Lakeland Business Park

CA130TY

Station Cottage

CA144RJ

Cockermouth South

CA139XE

Parkhouse Lane

CA130RF

Simonscales Lane

CA130TQ

Hotchberry Road

CA130DB

Holmewood Paddock

CA139DR

Lowscales Drive

CA139EE

Towers Lane

CA130UL

Main Street

CA130SH

Dalton Lane

CA130SE

Hotchberry Brow

CA144SU

Winscales Road

CA139XR

Strawberry Howe Road

CA141YG

Cockermouth South

CA141YD

Station Terrace

CA130US

Mansion Gardens

CA130AZ

Lancaster Place

CA130TR

Hill Crescent

CA130RL

Cragg Close

CA130DS

Fern Bank

CA130UZ

Lanty Close

CA141YA

Oakbank

CA130BA

Holmewood Avenue

CA141YR

Wilson Cottages

CA130DG

Mountain View

CA130DQ

Skiddaw View

CA144TA

Marron Terrace

CA130SJ

The Hill

CA141YF

Cockermouth South

CA130BN

Allerdale Grove

CA144SR

Wadsworth Park

CA139DN

Briar Bank

CA130UD

Main Street

CA130RY

Cockermouth South

CA130TN

High Brigham

CA139RQ

Ashgrove

CA144TH

Priory Cottages

CA141SX

Cockermouth South

CA141YU

Cinder Hill

CA141WB

Millbanks Court

CA141ZB

Clifton Green

CA130AX

Brigham Road

CA130RN

Barkers Meadow

CA130BH

Brackenhill Lane

CA144TP

Mire House Cottages

CA130QR

Marvejols Park

CA130SA

Moores Terrace

CA141YQ

Cockermouth South

CA141XY

Underview

CA139PX

New Road

CA130SW

Peppercoats Brow

CA130TU

School Brow

CA141YP

Oldfield Road

CA130UU

Cross Howe

CA130DN

Holmewood Paddock

CA130QN

Lamplugh Road

CA130UN

Cherrytree Hill

CA130DL

Brewery Lane

CA130TF

Cockermouth Lonning

CA139DL

Briar Bank

CA130DF

Fern Bank

CA139EB

Lorton Road

CA130UJ

Harpers Lane

CA130UB

Overend Cottages

CA141YE

Cockermouth South

CA139ED

Towers Lane

CA130UE

Chapel Terrace

CA141BW

Harrison Park

CA139EF

Green Bank Lane

CA130BS

Brigham Road

CA130UG

Main Street

CA144SY

Fell View

CA139PA

Victoria Road

CA141WF

Sycamore Garth

CA139TQ

Tarn Close

CA139PL

Culgarth Avenue

CA139XZ

Strawberry How

Data Sources

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