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Parton & Distington

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About

Parton and Distington are neighbouring villages located on the coastal fringe of West Cumbria, separated by the A595 trunk road. The area sits between the Irish Sea and the rolling western slopes of the Lake District fells. Parton has a small harbour and a history tied to the coal and iron industries, with its terraced housing climbing from the shoreline. Distington, slightly inland, developed significantly in the 20th century with large-scale industrial and housing estates, creating a more modern residential character.

The landscape here is defined by its industrial heritage and proximity to major working sites. The villages are directly overlooked by the towering structures of the Sellafield nuclear site to the south, which dominates the local economy. A notable local landmark is the distinctive, pyramid-shaped hill of Moota, visible to the northeast. Daily life is shaped by the shift patterns of the nearby plants, with a strong sense of community persisting in both the older and newer housing areas.

Area overview

On average Parton & Distington has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 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 per household in Parton & Distington is £44,439 per year. There are 4 schools in Parton & Distington: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Parton & Distington is home to around 5,190 people, with a population density of about 213.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
18.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.91(-65%)
Public order
3.66(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.7(-70%)
Other crime
1.73(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.54(-91%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,023
23.65%
No qualifications
1,001
23.14%
Level 3 (A level)
727
16.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
646
14.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
449
10.38%
Total 16+ residents: 4,326

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 59 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Parton & Distington area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £575,000.

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
Terraced27£100,000
Semi-Detached14£177,500
Detached18£295,000

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

CA286RE

Ramsey Drive

CA145SX

Midtown Close

CA286PA

Foundry Road

CA145UU

Hinnings Road

CA286RG

Seven Acres

CA286QG

Croft Terrace

CA286RU

Tow Low Cottages

CA288UY

Station Cottages

CA144RE

Pinewoods

CA286NY

Main Street

CA144QG

Moresby Parks Road

CA144PX

Howgate

CA145XT

Common End

CA144QH

Howgate

CA144PR

Howgate

CA286NF

Briscoe Crescent

CA145XZ

Hill Crest

CA145RU

Howgate

CA145XN

Prospect View

CA145TX

Ennerdale View

CA286PG

Brewery Brow

CA286QA

East Road

CA145XP

Main Street

CA286QH

Sea View

CA288XW

Moresby Parks Road

CA288XR

Walkmill Close

CA286QS

Ghyll Grove

CA288UP

Quality Corner

CA288XJ

Solway Road

CA144PZ

Moresby Parks Road

CA286QT

Howgate

CA286PB

Foundry Road

CA145TS

Rectory Square

CA288XQ

Moresby Parks Road

CA288XA

Eden Drive

CA145YB

Hayescastle Road

CA145XR

Boot Brow

CA286NZ

The Square

CA286QD

Vale View

CA286NH

Screel View

CA286AJ

The Mount

CA145XU

Common End

CA145TY

Bankside

CA145TD

Church Road

CA286PN

Church View

CA286PL

Howgate

CA144PU

Common Side

CA145TT

Gilgarran View

CA145UX

Hinnings Road

CA145UA

Scholars Green

CA145SY

Loop Road

CA145SR

Mill Cottages

CA286QJ

Ghyll Bank

CA145XX

Fox Hill

CA144PT

Belle Vue Crescent

CA145YA

Common End

CA286QB

Solway Road

CA145SU

The Chestnuts

CA144QD

Pica Cottages

CA145XY

Museum Villas

CA288UR

Tivoli Cottages

CA145TE

Church Road

CA145SQ

Glebe Lane

CA286RT

Howgate

CA286QQ

Ghyll Grove

CA144PY

Moresby Parks Road

CA286RH

Criffel Road

CA145TB

Loop Road

CA145XW

Beck Green

CA145TH

Main Street

CA286QF

Meadow View

CA145TA

Main Street

CA144RB

Rose Gardens

Data Sources

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