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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

CA74PS

Aspatria & Abbeytown

CA75DS

Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast

CA74AD

Eden Street

CA74QJ

Skinburness Road

CA74SG

Friars Garth

CA75AB

Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast

CA74BU

Esk Street

CA74EX

The Crofts

CA74HG

Wigton & Silloth

CA74JN

Wigton & Silloth

CA74NP

Wigton & Silloth

CA74PL

Wigton & Silloth

CA74RU

Acre Dales

CA74SL

Abbey Road

CA74TR

Aspatria & Abbeytown

CA75AW

Moricambe Crescent

CA75BE

Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast

CA75ES

Wigton & Silloth

CA74BT

Criffel Street

CA74DY

Pennine Close

CA74EP

Skiddaw Street

CA74EY

The Crofts

CA74QY

Ryehills Road

CA74RR

Main Street

CA75AT

Wigton & Silloth

CA75BZ

Scotch Street

CA74AE

Station Road

CA74JD

Wigton & Silloth

CA74JR

Wigton & Silloth

CA74JZ

Wigton & Silloth

CA74PB

Wigton & Silloth

CA74RQ

Abbey Road

CA74SS

Main Street

CA75AG

Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast

CA75BT

Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast

CA75EF

Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast

CA75HN

Wigton & Silloth

CA74AY

Eden Street

CA74AF

Station Road

CA74DA

Caldew Street

CA74DN

Fell View

CA74ED

Criffel Street

CA74HE

Wigton & Silloth

CA74HJ

Wigton & Silloth

CA74JP

Wigton & Silloth

CA74NJ

Wigton Road

CA74PN

Aspatria & Abbeytown

CA74BP

Wigton & Silloth

CA74TT

Aspatria & Abbeytown

CA75AS

Moricambe Crescent

CA75BY

Field View

CA75HL

Wigton & Silloth

Data Sources

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