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Parton & Distington

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About

Parton & Distington are two villages located in Cumberland, near the west coast of Cumbria. Parton sits along the shoreline of the Irish Sea, with views toward the Solway Firth, while Distington lies slightly inland, close to the A595 road. Both areas have historical ties to mining and industry, with remnants of their past still visible in the landscape. The nearby River Ehen flows through the region, providing a natural boundary and supporting local wildlife.

The villages offer a mix of residential and rural surroundings, with farmland and open spaces nearby. Parton has a small harbour, reflecting its maritime connections, while Distington is known for its community-focused amenities. The area is within easy reach of Whitehaven and Workington, providing access to larger town facilities. The surrounding countryside offers walking routes, including coastal paths and inland trails.

Area overview

On average Parton & Distington has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Parton & Distington is £36,000 per year. There are 4 schools in Parton & Distington: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Parton & Distington Population
5,190
Population density
213.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,068
97.63%
Other White
40
0.77%
Chinese
19
0.37%
Irish
15
0.29%
Other Asian
10
0.19%
Total population: 5,191

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
938
40.89%
Owns with a mortgage
631
27.51%
Other social rented
383
16.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
158
6.89%
Social rents from council
131
5.71%
Total households: 2,294

Property prices in Parton & Distington

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Parton & Distington area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £416,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Parton & Distington 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 Parton & Distington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£315,000
Semi-Detached10£170,000
Terraced30£86,500

10 years median price trend in Parton & Distington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Parton & Distington.

All postcodes in Parton & Distington

CA288XR

Walkmill Close

CA145TT

Gilgarran View

CA145XJ

Coronation Crescent

CA145XU

Main Street

CA286PL

Parton & Distington

CA286PP

Parton & Distington

CA286QA

East Road

CA286RF

Parton & Distington

CA286RQ

Criffel Road

CA288XE

Rowntree Crescent

CA144PP

Parton & Distington

CA144PY

Moresby Parks Road

CA286ND

Bransty Road

CA286QB

Solway Road

CA288UW

Parton & Distington

CA288UX

Moresby Parks Road

CA144AB

Parton & Distington

CA286NQ

Bank Yard Road

CA286PG

Brewery Brow

CA144PX

Parton & Distington

CA144QG

Moresby Parks Road

CA145TP

Glebe Road

CA286RU

Parton & Distington

CA288WF

Winston Close

CA145XX

Parton & Distington

CA286AN

Bank Yard Road

CA286NZ

Main Street

CA286PF

Criffel Road

CA286QE

Meadow View

CA286QU

Copperas Close

CA288XA

Eden Drive

CA288XH

Moresby Parks Road

CA145UP

Coronation Crescent

CA144PZ

Moresby Parks Road

CA144QB

Parton & Distington

CA145SR

Parton & Distington

CA145TD

Church Road

CA145XD

Hawthorn Close

CA286QG

Parton & Distington

CA288UU

Moresby Parks Road

CA288XG

Moresby Parks Road

CA144RE

Pinewoods

CA145UR

Hinnings Road

CA145UU

Hinnings Road

CA286QJ

Ghyll Bank

CA286QP

Croft Head View

CA286QR

Parton & Distington

CA145UL

Chapel Street

CA145XL

Parton & Distington

CA145YA

Main Street

CA286PN

Parton & Distington

CA286SF

Parton & Distington

CA286RX

Parton & Distington

CA288UP

Parton & Distington

CA288XJ

Solway Road

CA144QH

Parton & Distington

CA145SX

Midtown Close

CA286PR

Parton & Distington

CA145TN

Church Close

CA145TS

Rectory Square

CA286PW

Parton & Distington

CA286NH

Loop Road North

CA286PD

Foundry Road

CA286RE

Ramsey Drive

CA286RY

Manesty Rise

CA288UZ

Churchill Drive

CA144PT

Belle Vue Crescent

CA145SU

The Chestnuts

CA145UX

Hinnings Road

CA286PH

Parton & Distington

CA286RT

Parton & Distington

Data Sources

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