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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
8/10
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
37.8(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.05(+23%)
Public order
9.15(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.21(-65%)
Other theft
5.18(-22%)
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 71 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Egremont area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 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
Detached7£230,000
Semi-Detached24£150,000
Terraced40£112,500

10 years median price trend in Egremont

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

All postcodes in Egremont

CA222ET

Dent View

CA222EP

Wyndham Way

CA222HQ

Tennyson Drive

CA222LT

Castle Close

CA222EZ

Croadalla Avenue

CA222JT

Ashley Way

CA222AD

Main Street

CA222EY

Keats Drive

CA222FD

Egremont

CA222QZ

Langhorn Court

CA222BX

Bank Lane

CA222QQ

Croadalla Avenue

CA222QE

Gillfoot Avenue

CA222HB

Chaucer Avenue

CA222QA

Beech Avenue

CA222AL

Uldale View

CA222NF

Egremont

CA222LR

Hagget End Close

CA222AH

Lamb Lane

CA222EW

Christy Place

CA222PL

Gill Grove

CA222RW

Springfield Road

CA222NQ

Fair View

CA222RQ

Egremont

CA222DW

Main Street

CA222LF

Royal Drive

CA222NJ

Egremont

CA222BS

Sunnyside

CA222NN

Little Mill

CA222LG

Royal Drive

CA222LB

Kings Drive

CA222BN

Tower View

CA229AH

Egremont

CA222QB

Howbank Road

CA222QD

Gillfoot Road

CA222HE

Spenser Close

CA222PU

Oddfellows Terrace

CA222AY

South Street

CA222LU

Grove Road

CA222DL

Salford Terrace

CA222NE

Egremont

CA222HS

Ashlea Road

CA222JW

Castle Villas

CA222PY

Smithfield Road

CA222DN

Braithwaite Court

CA222JN

Egremont

CA222BH

Park View

CA222BG

Meadow View

CA222DT

Church View

CA222DJ

Main Street

CA222HX

The Oaks

CA222LE

Kings Drive

CA222BT

High Lea

CA222DY

Wyndham Place

CA222EH

Riverside Drive

CA222AS

Beckgreen

CA222JB

The Ferns

CA222JZ

Queens Drive

CA222JJ

Westfield Drive

CA222EL

Egremont

CA222SY

North Road

CA222RN

Cringlethwaite Terrace

CA222PN

Ennerdale Mill Cottages

CA222FB

Station Close

CA222HT

The Willows

CA222NW

Sherwens Terrace

CA222AF

Market Place

CA222RF

Egremont

CA222ER

Rowntree Gardens

CA222JY

Queens Drive

CA222DB

Main Street

CA222JD

The Hollies

CA222QL

Croadalla Avenue

CA222PP

North Road

CA222EF

East Road

CA222HJ

Southey Walk

CA222QU

Clintz Road

CA222DX

Ehen Court Road

CA222HF

Shakespeare Avenue

CA222FJ

Florence Drive

CA222BJ

Park View

CA222HH

Southey Avenue

CA222EX

Coleridge Drive

CA222HU

The Lilacs

CA222RP

Egremont

CA222QN

Croadalla Avenue

CA222PZ

Greenmoor Road

CA222JL

Fellview Drive

CA222JU

Ling Road

CA222JX

Queens Drive

CA222AW

Church Street

CA222NR

Egremont

CA222DQ

Egremont

CA222QJ

How Bank

CA222AP

Cross Side

CA222LY

Grove Road

CA222DR

Main Street

CA222EN

Mackintosh Drive

CA222ED

East Road

CA222HD

Milton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.