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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

CA222ED

East Road

CA222LE

Kings Drive

CA222PR

North Road

CA222DY

Wyndham Place

CA222HD

Milton Road

CA222LQ

Royal Drive

CA222QZ

Langhorn Court

CA222RH

Bridge End Park

CA222EX

Coleridge Drive

CA222DB

Main Street

CA222HY

The Laurels

CA222AB

Main Street

CA222LT

Castle Close

CA222RQ

Egremont

CA222HB

Chaucer Avenue

CA222JU

Ling Road

CA222PU

Oddfellows Terrace

CA222BT

High Lea

CA222BU

High Lea

CA222DQ

Egremont

CA222QE

Gillfoot Avenue

CA229AH

Egremont

CA222BY

Egremont

CA222EA

Wyndham Terrace

CA222JX

Queens Drive

CA222DF

Market Street

CA222PX

Howbank Road

CA222BQ

Whitegate

CA222NJ

Egremont

CA222PT

Longcroft

CA222AH

Lamb Lane

CA222HG

Wordsworth Close

CA222JB

The Ferns

CA222JT

Ashley Way

CA222QD

Gillfoot Road

CA222RL

Woodbank

CA222DX

Ehen Court Road

CA222JE

The Larches

CA222NS

Scurgill Terrace

CA222DJ

Main Street

CA222EF

East Road

CA222EJ

Brisco Road

CA222HS

Ashlea Road

CA222RE

Bridge End

CA222BZ

Ehen Court Road

CA222LY

Grove Road

CA222QL

Croadalla Avenue

CA222QY

Mansion Gardens

CA222AY

South Street

CA222EL

Egremont

CA222EP

Wyndham Way

CA222HX

The Oaks

CA222NL

Egremont

CA222QG

The Crescent

CA222AX

South Street

CA222QR

Greenmoor Road

CA222SY

North Road

CA222AT

Croft Terrace

CA222QX

Longlands Close

CA222QQ

Croadalla Avenue

CA222HL

Goldsmith Road

CA222LZ

Sandy Grove

CA222DW

Main Street

CA222ES

Egremont

CA222NR

Egremont

CA222JD

The Hollies

CA222EU

Coleridge Drive

CA222FJ

Florence Drive

CA222HF

Shakespeare Avenue

CA222NP

Egremont

CA222PZ

Greenmoor Road

CA222AP

Cross Side

CA222DA

Spedding Close

CA222HZ

The Elms

CA222DN

Braithwaite Court

CA222LF

Royal Drive

CA222QF

Smithfield Road

CA222BA

Tysons Lane

CA222HT

The Willows

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.