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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

CA139EW

Dale View

CA139FL

Packhorse Close

CA144TN

Swallow Croft

CA130RY

Cockermouth South

CA139DF

Lorton Road

CA139PB

Meadow Grove

CA130RL

Cragg Close

CA139ED

Towers Lane

CA139RQ

Ashgrove

CA139XF

Greenlands Court

CA130AY

Morland Place

CA130BS

Brigham Road

CA130DP

Lamplugh Road

CA130TR

Hill Crescent

CA139ZB

Howfoot Close

CA130RZ

Cockermouth South

CA130SN

Peppercoats Brow

CA130UQ

The Went

CA139XD

Ellermire Drive

Data Sources

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