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Solway Coast

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About

The Solway Coast ward in Cumberland covers a stretch of coastline along the Solway Firth, bordering southern Scotland. The area includes rural villages, farmland, and marshland, with a mix of coastal and inland landscapes. The ward is known for its tidal estuaries and nature reserves, which attract birdwatchers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Communities in the ward are small and scattered, with a focus on agriculture and tourism. The Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) protects parts of the coastline, preserving its natural character. Local attractions include walking trails, historic sites, and views across the firth towards the Scottish hills. The ward has a quiet, rural atmosphere, with limited urban development.

Area overview

On average Solway Coast has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Solway Coast is £36,522 per year. There are 4 schools in Solway Coast: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Solway Coast Population
5,307
Population density
41 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,193
97.85%
Other White
35
0.66%
Irish
19
0.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.19%
Other Asian
8
0.15%
Total population: 5,307

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,314
53.83%
Owns with a mortgage
551
22.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
236
9.67%
Other social rented
220
9.01%
Other forms of private rent
72
2.95%
Total households: 2,441

Property prices in Solway Coast

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Solway Coast area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £585,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Solway Coast 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 Solway Coast over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£254,498
Semi-Detached25£167,000
Terraced20£151,000

10 years median price trend in Solway Coast

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

All postcodes in Solway Coast

CA74AB

Criffel Street

CA74DX

School Lane

CA74ES

Bridge View

CA74NN

Wigton Road

CA74RA

Skinburness Road

CA74SZ

Aspatria & Abbeytown

CA75BL

Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast

CA75BX

Field View

CA75EN

Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast

CA75BJ

Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast

CA74DE

Fell View

CA74DL

Fell Close

CA74NS

Wigton & Silloth

CA74QD

Meadow View Park

CA74QE

Skinburness Road

CA74EF

Esk Street

CA74LY

Aspatria & Abbeytown

CA74QH

Skinburness Drive

CA74QN

Skinburness Drive

CA74SA

Main Street

CA74TD

Aspatria & Abbeytown

CA74TG

Aspatria & Abbeytown

CA75EH

Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast

CA74BF

Aspatria & Abbeytown

CA74AG

Station Road

CA74BS

Wampool Street

CA74DD

Wigton & Silloth

CA74EB

Solway Street

CA74HB

The Crofts

CA74QL

Skinburness Crescent

CA75AE

Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast

CA75DJ

Field View

CA75ED

Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast

CA74BY

Caldew Street

CA74EA

Wigton Road

CA74HU

Wigton & Silloth

CA74HW

Holliday Crescent

CA74JQ

Station Road

CA75AA

Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast

CA74PH

Wigton & Silloth

CA74RD

Acrebank Close

CA74RN

Main Street

CA74SJ

Aspatria & Abbeytown

CA74SY

Aspatria & Abbeytown

CA74TE

Aspatria & Abbeytown

CA74TU

Aspatria & Abbeytown

CA75DL

Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast

CA75DQ

Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast

CA75DT

Mill Lane

CA74AH

Wigton & Silloth

CA74GL

Orchard Place

CA74HL

Wigton & Silloth

CA74QP

Dick Trod Lane

CA75AJ

Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast

CA75ET

Smithy Garth

CA74NR

Wigton Road

CA74PY

Wigton & Silloth

CA74QG

Skinburness Drive

CA74RW

Assembly Square

CA75HD

Wigton & Silloth

CA75HF

Wigton & Silloth

CA75EY

Wigton & Silloth

CA74AJ

Wigton & Silloth

CA74EN

Wigton & Silloth

CA74HQ

Wigton & Silloth

CA75AQ

Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast

CA75BB

Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast

CA75HG

Abbey Road

CA74DG

Waver Street

CA74DH

Mary Street

CA74DW

Wigton & Silloth

CA74JH

Eden Street

CA74PW

Aspatria & Abbeytown

CA75DZ

Water Street

CA74AS

Eden Street

CA74BB

Harvest Park

CA74BL

Station Road

CA74DB

Criffel Street

CA74JJ

Wigton & Silloth

CA74SE

Abbey Road

CA74SR

Abbey Road

CA75EA

Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast

CA74DJ

Fell View

CA74QS

Moricambe Park

CA74PJ

Wigton & Silloth

CA74RS

Aspatria & Abbeytown

CA74QQ

Skinburness Drive

CA74AA

Esk Street

CA74DU

Criffel Street

CA74EH

Mary Street

CA74HD

Orchard Place

CA74NB

Aspatria & Abbeytown

CA74SF

Friars Garth

CA74TP

Aspatria & Abbeytown

CA75AF

Barwise Brow

CA75AR

Hadrians Avenue

CA75DP

Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast

CA75DW

Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast

CA74EG

Caldew Street

CA74PA

Wigton & Silloth

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.