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East Cockermouth & Buttermere

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About

East Cockermouth & Buttermere is located in the northwestern part of Cumberland, within the Lake District National Park. The area is characterised by rolling hills, farmland, and small villages, with the River Cocker flowing through East Cockermouth. Buttermere, to the south, is known for its lake and surrounding fells, including Haystacks and High Crag. The landscape is shaped by glacial activity, with valleys and rocky outcrops.

The area has a mix of agricultural land and natural scenery, with walking trails like the Buttermere Valley Walk attracting visitors. East Cockermouth serves as a quieter residential area near the town of Cockermouth, while Buttermere remains a small settlement focused on tourism. The region maintains a rural feel, with stone-built houses and dry stone walls common throughout.

Area overview

On average East Cockermouth & Buttermere has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 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 of residents in East Cockermouth & Buttermere is £45,800 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).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 120 recent sales, the median property price is £283,750 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
Flats8£122,500
Semi-Detached42£264,000
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

CA130BX

Fitz Road

CA130GU

Low Road

CA130RD

Mirk Lane

CA130RS

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139BB

Woodside Avenue

CA139BP

Scafell Close

CA139EJ

Greyrigg Avenue

CA139JA

Coniston Drive

CA139UY

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139XU

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA130BZ

Honister Drive

CA130QQ

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139BX

Bellbrigg Lonning

CA139DD

Rose Garth

CA139EU

Castlegate

CA139HS

Cherry Lane

CA139YW

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA130BU

Mayo Street

CA130SS

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139EL

Caldecote Avenue

CA130WX

Parklands Drive

CA139AY

Kirkfell Avenue

CA139BJ

Helvellyn Close

CA139SG

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139NE

Brewery Lane

CA139NH

Kirkgate

CA130DN

Holmewood Paddock

CA130RE

Mirk Lane

CA130RR

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139BQ

Crummock Avenue

CA139DJ

Briar Bank

CA139FU

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139FW

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139HW

Limetree Crescent

CA139PA

Meadow Grove

CA130BW

Vale Close

CA130RG

Mirk Lane

CA130RU

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139HJ

Isel Road

CA139YS

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139PQ

Lorton Road

CA139TJ

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139UQ

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139UZ

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139XB

Ellermire Drive

CA130DB

Holmewood Paddock

CA130QG

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA130QL

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139HA

Castlegate

CA139AZ

Mosser Avenue

CA139DH

Simonscales Lane

CA139FD

Grayson Close

CA139PP

Culgarth Close

CA139ST

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139TQ

Lorton Road

CA139UN

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA130BE

Holmewood Avenue

CA139TT

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA130QA

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139BZ

Bellbrigg Lonning

CA139DP

Rose Lane

CA139EA

Towers Lane

CA139EH

Simonscales Lane

CA139NP

Market Street

CA139NQ

Kirkgate

CA139PG

Lorton Road

CA139UP

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139YP

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA130AZ

Lancaster Place

CA130BL

Harrot Hill

CA130QJ

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139ES

Dale Close

CA139FS

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139HF

Castlegate Drive

CA139YD

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139YR

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA130AA

Fitz Road

CA130AF

Romely Place

CA130QZ

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139BS

Slatefell Drive

CA139DB

Little Mill Close

CA139FX

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139HY

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139QN

Victoria Road

CA139UE

Whinlatter Pass

CA139UR

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA130BB

Brigham Road

CA130QN

Lamplugh Road

CA130SU

Fangs Brow

CA139DY

Lorton Road

CA139HN

Cedar Lane

CA139PL

Culgarth Avenue

CA139SP

Isel Road

CA139UD

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139EQ

Caldecote Avenue

CA139FN

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139FT

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139HQ

Beech Lane

CA139HX

St Helens Street

CA139NY

John Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.