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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

CA144RH

Cockermouth South

CA139EP

Norwood Drive

CA144SZ

Cockermouth South

CA141YB

Catbank

CA130XQ

Low Road

CA130UR

Went Row

CA139XD

Ellermire Drive

CA130TJ

High Brigham

CA130BL

Harrot Hill

CA130RX

Cockermouth South

CA130RJ

Europe Way

CA139DP

Willow Lane

CA130TT

Ladywath

CA144SX

Cockermouth South

CA130QQ

Cockermouth South

CA130TL

Brigham Hill Mansion

CA141XZ

Lostrigg Terrace

CA139EQ

Caldecote Avenue

CA130TW

High Brigham

CA130TH

Spring Croft Close

CA144TG

Brow Top Cottages

CA130SN

Peppercoats Brow

CA130BP

Evening Hill Drive

CA130XF

Gote Road

CA139DH

Simonscales Lane

CA139DY

Sunscales Avenue

CA130TX

Stoney Beck Cottages

CA139PS

New Road

CA139EA

Towers Lane

CA144RQ

Cockermouth South

CA130RZ

Cockermouth South

CA139ZD

Strawberry How Road

CA130UQ

The Went

CA139FE

Rectory Gardens

CA139EL

Riverdale Drive

CA130BQ

North Close

CA130XG

Cockermouth Lonning

CA139EW

Dale View

CA139EG

Linstock Avenue

CA141YX

Cockermouth South

CA130SF

Jennys Croft

CA130SL

Cragg Cottages

CA139DZ

Lorton Road

CA130SD

Dalton Lane

CA139RH

Lorton Street

CA139ES

Dale Close

CA141XU

Chapel Terrace

CA130UX

Colin Grove

CA139DW

Rose Lane

CA130TG

High Brigham

CA139DD

Rose Garth

CA144TB

Cockermouth South

CA130SP

Peppercoats Brow

CA130UH

Went Meadows

CA139DX

Lorton Road

CA139EH

Simonscales Lane

CA139XF

Greenlands Court

CA130XH

Low Road

CA130SZ

High Brigham

CA139PG

Lorton Road

CA130DT

Rubby Banks Road

CA130DR

Parkside Avenue

CA139XQ

Lorton Road

CA130BW

Vale Close

CA130DP

Lamplugh Road

CA139DQ

Vicarage Lane

CA130BG

Albemarle Street

CA139ET

Lodge Close

CA141XS

Winscales Road

CA141XT

Chapel Brow

CA130UW

Greencastle Brow

CA139PZ

Station Road

CA139EJ

Greyrigg Avenue

CA139FD

Graysons Close

CA139PP

Culgarth Close

CA130SB

Hall Terrace

CA139DF

Lorton Road

CA139ER

Etterby Close

CA139DJ

Simonscales Lane

CA139FR

The Sidings

CA139DG

Vicarage Lane

CA139DE

Tweed Mill Lane

CA139FH

The Courts

CA130ZR

Butterfield Close

CA130BE

Holmewood Avenue

CA139QN

Victoria Road

CA130BB

Brigham Road

CA144TQ

Fifkettle Brow

CA130TA

High Rigg

CA130SQ

Beckside

CA144TN

Swallow Croft

CA144TL

Pegwell Lane

CA130SX

Lawson Garth

CA139XT

Millbrow Lane

CA130TB

High Brigham

CA130DJ

St Bridgets Close

CA144TJ

Cross Keys Cottages

CA130SG

Cockermouth South

CA144TW

Midcroft Court

CA139TG

Simonscales Lane

Data Sources

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