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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

CA139TG

Dale View

CA139XP

Lambfoot Rake

CA130AR

Dalton Street

CA130BA

Holmewood Avenue

CA130RJ

Marvejols Park

CA139EB

Lorton Road

CA139HT

Isel Road

CA139PF

Skinner Street

CA139PW

Beckside Close

CA139YG

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA130DL

Brewery Lane

CA139AU

Bellbrigg Lonning

CA139JD

Highfield Road

CA139JG

Pinfold Close

CA139JN

St Helens Street

CA139NU

Mackreth Row

CA139TW

Soutersykes

CA139AJ

Windmill Lane

CA139BW

Blencathra Court

CA139BG

Kirkfell Avenue

CA139PN

St Helens Close

CA139UG

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139UH

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA130BP

Albemarle Street

CA130BN

Allerdale Grove

CA130DF

Fern Bank

CA139AG

Thirlmere Avenue

CA139EN

Dale Close

CA139HH

Beech Lane

CA139HZ

St Helens Street

CA139JP

St Helens Street

CA139TA

Lorton Road

CA139XW

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA130AN

Fitz Road

CA130BY

Mayo Street

CA130DG

Lamplugh Road

CA130RT

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139GW

Isel Road

CA139DQ

Lowscales Drive

CA139EY

Wyndham Row

CA139SS

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139XT

Millbrow Lane

CA139XY

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139YL

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA130BH

Brackenhill Lane

CA130RQ

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139AT

Melbreak Avenue

CA139BY

Slatefell Drive

CA139FB

Simonscales Lane

CA139FH

Lorton Road

CA139FJ

Strawberry How Road

CA139HD

Castlegate Drive

CA139NT

Kirkgate

CA139SQ

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139TS

Lorton Road

CA139TX

Gote Road

CA139UA

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA130RW

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA130AP

Dalton Street

CA130QH

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA130RP

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139DS

Lowscales Drive

CA139ER

Culgarth Avenue

CA139JL

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139JR

Castlegate Drive

CA139ZD

Strawberry How Road

CA130AE

Princes Road

CA130FF

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA130NG

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA130RA

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139AD

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139AW

Longcroft

CA139DE

Meadow Grove

CA139HB

Castlegate

CA139DG

Vicarage Lane

CA139EE

Greenbank Lane

CA139ET

Lodge Close

CA139EX

Castlegate

CA139UB

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA130BG

Albemarle Street

CA130BT

Brigham Road

CA130QR

Marvejols Park

CA139AF

Grassmoor Avenue

CA139BH

Crummock Avenue

CA139DF

Lorton Road

CA139JH

Deer Orchard Close

CA139LW

Ullswater Drive

CA139NX

John Street

CA139PB

Meadow Grove

CA139TY

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA130BJ

Mayo Park

CA139AB

Swinside Close

CA139AE

Melbreak Avenue

CA139BN

Ennerdale Close

CA139DR

Lowscales Drive

CA139ED

Towers Lane

CA139EW

Dale View

CA139FL

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139JF

Highfield Road

CA139XF

Greenlands Court

Data Sources

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