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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

CA130SG

Cockermouth South

CA141WF

Sycamore Garth

CA141YW

Sycamore Garth

CA144SX

Cockermouth South

CA130DB

Holmewood Paddock

CA139FD

Graysons Close

CA139TQ

Tarn Close

CA141XS

Winscales Road

CA130ZR

Butterfield Close

CA139DP

Willow Lane

CA144TW

Midcroft Court

CA130BE

Holmewood Avenue

CA130DU

Railway Terrace

CA139EA

Towers Lane

CA139EH

Simonscales Lane

CA139PG

Lorton Road

CA144TB

Cockermouth South

CA144TG

Brow Top Cottages

CA130AZ

Lancaster Place

CA139ES

Dale Close

CA130BL

Harrot Hill

CA130SQ

Beckside

CA130SB

Hall Terrace

CA130SX

Lawson Garth

CA130TY

Station Cottage

CA141YG

Cockermouth South

CA130TU

School Brow

CA139QN

Victoria Road

CA130QN

Lamplugh Road

CA130TF

Cockermouth Lonning

CA130UB

Overend Cottages

CA130XH

Low Road

CA141YA

Oakbank

CA139DY

Sunscales Avenue

CA130BB

Brigham Road

CA139PL

Culgarth Avenue

CA130QU

Brigham Road

CA130TB

High Brigham

CA139EQ

Caldecote Avenue

CA139FN

Tom Rudd Close

CA139TG

Simonscales Lane

CA130TZ

Derwent Row

CA139EB

Lorton Road

CA130BA

Holmewood Avenue

CA130RJ

Europe Way

CA130SD

Dalton Lane

CA130SP

Peppercoats Brow

CA130TT

Ladywath

CA130UE

Chapel Terrace

CA141XT

Chapel Brow

CA141YE

Cockermouth South

CA130GZ

Spring Bank Court

CA130SA

Moores Terrace

CA141YX

Cockermouth South

CA130DL

Brewery Lane

CA130TW

High Brigham

CA130XF

Gote Road

CA130TJ

High Brigham

CA130TL

Brigham Hill Mansion

CA130XG

Cockermouth Lonning

CA139PX

New Road

CA144TH

Priory Cottages

CA141YQ

Cockermouth South

CA144RG

Cockermouth South

CA130BP

Evening Hill Drive

CA130DF

Fern Bank

CA130SL

Cragg Cottages

CA139EN

Dale View

CA130BN

Allerdale Grove

CA130QY

Cockermouth South

CA130SZ

High Brigham

CA141WD

Lostrigg Close

CA130DG

Mountain View

CA139DQ

Vicarage Lane

CA144TJ

Cross Keys Cottages

CA139FB

Simonscales Lane

CA139FH

The Courts

CA141SX

Cockermouth South

CA144RJ

Cockermouth South

CA139DS

Lowscales Drive

CA139ZD

Strawberry How Road

CA141XY

Underview

CA141YD

Station Terrace

CA130SE

Hotchberry Brow

CA130TH

Spring Croft Close

CA139ER

Etterby Close

CA141WB

Millbanks Court

CA141YH

Marron Lane

CA144TL

Pegwell Lane

CA139DG

Vicarage Lane

CA139DE

Tweed Mill Lane

CA139EE

Towers Lane

CA139ET

Lodge Close

CA130BG

Albemarle Street

CA130BT

Brigham Road

CA130QR

Marvejols Park

CA130UD

Main Street

CA130UG

Main Street

CA130TQ

Hotchberry Road

CA139DR

Lowscales Drive

Data Sources

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