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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

CA222JP

Bookwell

CA222JA

The Limes

CA222HY

The Laurels

CA222BQ

Whitegate

CA222RD

Bridge End Industrial Estate

CA222AT

Croft Terrace

CA222FF

Church View

CA222EJ

Brisco Road

CA222EG

Brisco Mount

CA222EQ

Brisco Road

CA222HZ

The Elms

CA222QH

Gillfoot

CA222DU

Chapel Street

CA222NS

Scurgill Terrace

CA222RE

Bridge End

CA222NG

Baybarrow Road

CA222NL

Egremont

CA222QS

Greenmoor Road

CA222QP

Old Smithfield

CA222QG

The Crescent

CA222JE

The Larches

CA222AX

South Street

CA222AG

Market Place

CA222QR

Greenmoor Road

CA222DF

Market Street

CA222DA

Spedding Close

CA222BB

St Bridgets Lane

CA222ES

Egremont

CA222LQ

Royal Drive

CA222JR

Castle Close

CA222RB

Egremont

CA222RL

Woodbank

CA222BP

Garth Bank

CA222AZ

Old Bridge

CA222NA

Castle View

CA222BY

Egremont

CA222LA

Kings Drive

CA222QF

Smithfield Road

CA222QW

Old Smithfield

CA222BD

St Bridgets Lane

CA222AB

Main Street

CA222LX

Hagget End

CA222BZ

Ehen Court Road

CA222PX

Howbank Road

CA222RH

Bridge End Park

CA222LS

Bookwell

CA222QY

Mansion Gardens

CA222EU

Coleridge Drive

CA222HL

Goldsmith Road

CA222BE

Nelson Square

CA222HW

The Rowans

CA222SZ

Egremont

CA222BL

Central Avenue

CA222HG

Wordsworth Close

CA222JH

Parklands Drive

CA222LW

Daleview Close

CA222DS

Chapel Street

CA222PT

Longcroft

CA222BA

Tysons Lane

CA222LN

Daleview Gardens

CA222QX

Longlands Close

CA222FE

Chaucer Avenue

CA222HP

The Rowans

CA222AU

The Villas

CA222BU

High Lea

CA222BW

Kirksyde

CA222EA

Wyndham Terrace

CA222AE

Market Place

CA222QT

Copeland Avenue

CA222NP

Egremont

CA222LD

Kings Drive

CA222LZ

Sandy Grove

CA222DZ

Egremont

CA222RG

Vale View

CA222EE

Windrigg Close

CA222LJ

Uldale View

CA222PR

North Road

CA222JS

Greendykes

CA222HA

Dryden Way

Data Sources

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