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Egremont

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About

Egremont ward lies in the western part of Cumberland, centred on the historic market town of Egremont. The area is defined by the River Ehen and is situated near the coastal plain of the Irish Sea. The landscape includes both the town's developed centre and surrounding rural land, with older industrial sites relating to its historical iron ore mining. The ward contains residential neighbourhoods, local retail areas, and community facilities serving the local population.

A notable landmark is Egremont Castle, a ruined Norman fortress situated on a mound within the town. The ward's layout reflects its long development, from medieval origins to a 19th-century industrial boom. Annual traditions like the Crab Fair, with its historic World Gurning Championship, are connected to the town. The local geography includes proximity to the Lake District National Park boundary, influencing the surrounding scenery.

Area overview

On average Egremont has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Egremont is £46,362 per year. There are 4 schools in Egremont: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Egremont is home to around 5,794 people, with a population density of about 536.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
22.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Egremont Population
5,794
Population density
536.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.15(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.43(+39%)
Public order
10.7(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.87(-68%)
Other theft
4.14(-37%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,657
97.62%
Other White
45
0.78%
Indian
13
0.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.22%
Irish
12
0.21%
Total population: 5,795

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,188
24.96%
Level 4 qualifications or above
938
19.71%
Level 3 (A level)
878
18.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
696
14.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
556
11.68%
Total 16+ residents: 4,760

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,029
38.34%
Owns with a mortgage
687
25.6%
Other social rented
457
17.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
232
8.64%
Social rents from council
217
8.08%
Total households: 2,684

Property prices in Egremont

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £119,975 in Egremont area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £306,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Egremont 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 Egremont over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£230,000
Flats1£60,000
Semi-Detached22£147,500
Terraced38£110,000

10 years median price trend in Egremont

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Egremont.

All postcodes in Egremont

CA222DU

Chapel Street

CA222EW

Christy Place

CA222EZ

Croadalla Avenue

CA222JW

Castle Villas

CA222AS

Beckgreen

CA222NE

Egremont

CA222RW

Springfield Road

CA222EN

Mackintosh Drive

CA222ER

Rowntree Gardens

CA222FB

Station Close

CA222HH

Southey Avenue

CA222JJ

Westfield Drive

CA222BH

Park View

CA222QH

Gillfoot

CA222BW

Kirksyde

CA222DZ

Egremont

CA222EH

Riverside Drive

CA222JN

Egremont

CA222LD

Kings Drive

CA222BD

St Bridgets Lane

CA222QW

Old Smithfield

CA222FE

Chaucer Avenue

CA222HQ

Tennyson Drive

CA222LB

Kings Drive

CA222NQ

Fair View

CA222QS

Greenmoor Road

CA222AU

The Villas

CA222SZ

Egremont

CA222BL

Central Avenue

CA222BP

Garth Bank

CA222QB

Howbank Road

CA222QT

Copeland Avenue

CA222RN

Cringlethwaite Terrace

CA222AZ

Old Bridge

CA222DR

Main Street

CA222JS

Greendykes

CA222LN

Daleview Gardens

CA222JP

Bookwell

CA222JR

Castle Close

CA222JZ

Queens Drive

CA222QJ

How Bank

CA222RB

Egremont

CA222AL

Uldale View

CA222AF

Market Place

CA222BG

Meadow View

CA222BN

Tower View

CA222HP

The Rowans

CA222NF

Egremont

CA222QP

Old Smithfield

CA222HU

The Lilacs

CA222LJ

Uldale View

CA222LS

Bookwell

CA222RD

Bridge End Industrial Estate

CA222EE

Windrigg Close

CA222HA

Dryden Way

CA222LU

Grove Road

CA222PP

North Road

CA222QU

Clintz Road

CA222RF

Egremont

CA222AD

Main Street

CA222BB

St Bridgets Lane

CA222BS

Sunnyside

CA222EQ

Brisco Road

CA222JL

Fellview Drive

CA222LA

Kings Drive

CA222LX

Hagget End

CA222BX

Bank Lane

CA222HW

The Rowans

CA222AW

Church Street

CA222DS

Chapel Street

CA222JH

Parklands Drive

CA222RG

Vale View

CA222LR

Hagget End Close

CA222LW

Daleview Close

CA222AE

Market Place

CA222DT

Church View

CA222QA

Beech Avenue

CA222AG

Market Place

CA222EG

Brisco Mount

CA222FF

Church View

CA222JA

The Limes

CA222PN

Ennerdale Mill Cottages

CA222BE

Nelson Square

CA222ET

Dent View

CA222PL

Gill Grove

CA222RP

Egremont

CA222EY

Keats Drive

CA222QN

Croadalla Avenue

CA222HJ

Southey Walk

CA222JY

Queens Drive

CA222DL

Salford Terrace

CA222HE

Spenser Close

CA222LG

Royal Drive

CA222NN

Little Mill

CA222PY

Smithfield Road

CA222FD

Egremont

CA222NA

Castle View

CA222NG

Baybarrow Road

CA222BJ

Park View

CA222NW

Sherwens Terrace

Data Sources

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