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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

CA139TU

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA130AY

Brigham Road

CA130BS

Brigham Road

CA130DP

Lamplugh Road

CA130QP

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139HP

Oaktree Crescent

CA139JE

Grisedale Place

CA139JJ

Buttermere Close

CA139PJ

Cocker Lane

CA139SH

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139UU

East Cockermouth & Buttermere

CA139XD

Ellermire Drive

CA139ZB

Gable Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.