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East Cockermouth & Buttermere

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About

East Cockermouth lies on the edge of the Lake District National Park, where the rivers Cocker and Derwent meet. The area is characterised by farmland and low fells, with the town itself historically an industrial centre for milling and brewing. The landscape gradually rises westward towards the high fells.

Buttermere is a valley containing a lake of the same name, enclosed by steep fells like Haystacks and High Stile. The valley floor is occupied by pasture and the small villages of Buttermere and Gatesgarth. A flat, shaded path circles the lake, passing through a natural tunnel carved through the rock at its northern end.

Area overview

On average East Cockermouth & Buttermere has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Cockermouth & Buttermere is £48,986 per year. There are 3 schools in East Cockermouth & Buttermere: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). East Cockermouth & Buttermere is home to around 7,732 people, with a population density of about 39.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Cockermouth & Buttermere Population
7,732
Population density
39.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.49(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.72(-70%)
Public order
2.59(-74%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.81(-90%)
Other theft
1.55(-77%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,377
95.45%
Other White
148
1.91%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.43%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
29
0.38%
Indian
22
0.28%
Total population: 7,729

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,857
43.15%
Level 3 (A level)
988
14.92%
No qualifications
986
14.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
725
10.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
522
7.88%
Total 16+ residents: 6,621

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,840
51.69%
Owns with a mortgage
874
24.55%
Other social rented
353
9.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
327
9.19%
Other forms of private rent
86
2.42%
Total households: 3,560

Property prices in East Cockermouth & Buttermere

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in East Cockermouth & Buttermere area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Cockermouth & Buttermere 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 East Cockermouth & Buttermere over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached43£370,000
Flats7£120,000
Semi-Detached39£260,000
Terraced27£232,000

10 years median price trend in East Cockermouth & Buttermere

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Cockermouth & Buttermere.

All postcodes in East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA130AD

Fitz Road

CA139BL

Rydal Drive

CA139DW

Rose Lane

CA130BX

Fitz Road

CA130GU

Low Road Close

CA130RD

Mirk Lane

CA139BB

Woodside Avenue

CA139BP

Scafell Close

CA139XU

Rakefoot Cottages

CA130RS

Bothel and Wharrels

CA139EJ

Greyrigg Avenue

CA139JA

Coniston Drive

CA139UY

Bothel and Wharrels

CA139DD

Rose Garth

CA139YW

Bothel and Wharrels

CA130BZ

Honister Drive

CA130QQ

Cockermouth South

CA139BX

Bellbrigg Lonning

CA139EU

Castlegate

CA139HS

Cherry Lane

CA130BU

Lonsdale Terrace

CA130WX

Parklands Drive

CA139AY

Kirkfell Avenue

CA139BJ

Helvellyn Close

CA139NH

Market Place

CA139SG

Bothel and Wharrels

CA130SS

Bothel and Wharrels

CA139EL

Riverdale Drive

CA139NE

Brewery Lane

CA130DN

Holmewood Paddock

CA130RE

Mirk Lane

CA139FU

Sandybeck Way

CA139FW

Ribton Close

CA139HW

Limetree Crescent

CA130RR

Bothel and Wharrels

CA139BQ

Crummock Avenue

CA139DJ

Simonscales Lane

CA139PA

Victoria Road

CA130BW

Vale Close

CA139HJ

Isel Road

CA139TJ

Bothel and Wharrels

CA139UQ

Midtown Cottages

CA139XB

Sandybeck Way

CA139AZ

Woodside Avenue

CA139DH

Simonscales Lane

CA139HA

Castlegate

CA139PP

Culgarth Close

CA130RG

Mirk Lane

CA130RU

Bothel and Wharrels

CA139PQ

Fell View

CA139UZ

Bothel and Wharrels

CA139YS

Bothel and Wharrels

CA130DB

Holmewood Paddock

CA130QG

Bothel and Wharrels

CA130QL

The Flaggs

CA139FD

Graysons Close

CA139ST

Irton Cottages

CA139TQ

Tarn Close

CA139UN

Church Lane

CA139BZ

Bellbrigg Lonning

CA139DP

Willow Lane

CA139TT

Fernwood

CA139UP

Bothel and Wharrels

CA130BE

Holmewood Avenue

CA130QA

Bothel and Wharrels

CA139EA

Towers Lane

CA139EH

Simonscales Lane

CA139NP

Market Street

CA139NQ

Market Place

CA139PG

Lorton Road

CA139YP

Wythop Mill

CA130AZ

Lancaster Place

CA139ES

Dale Close

CA139HF

Castlegate Drive

CA139YD

Bothel and Wharrels

CA130BL

Harrot Hill

CA130QJ

Bothel and Wharrels

CA139FS

Blackthorn Close

CA139YR

Bothel and Wharrels

CA130AF

Romely Place

CA130QZ

Bothel and Wharrels

CA139UE

Swinside Cottages

CA130AA

Cromwell Terrace

CA139BS

Slatefell Drive

CA139DB

Little Mill Close

CA139FX

Newton Avenue

CA139HY

Butts Fold

CA139QN

Victoria Road

CA139UR

Bothel and Wharrels

CA139SP

Isel Road

CA130QN

Lamplugh Road

CA130SU

Fangs Brow

CA139DY

Sunscales Avenue

CA130BB

Brigham Road

CA139HN

Cedar Lane

CA139PL

Culgarth Avenue

CA139UD

Bothel and Wharrels

CA139HQ

Beech Lane

CA139HX

St Helens Street

CA139EQ

Caldecote Avenue

Data Sources

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