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Solway Coast

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About

The Solway Coast ward encompasses a stretch of low-lying salt marshes, farmland, and coastal settlements along the northern edge of the Solway Firth. The landscape is dominated by expansive, often misty tidal flats and wide skies, with the hills of southern Scotland visible across the water. Key settlements include the port village of Silloth, with its grid-plan Victorian layout and green, and the smaller communities of Allonby and Mawbray. Agriculture and tourism form the economic basis of the area.

This coastline is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, recognised for its important birdlife and geological features. The shifting tidal sands and complex network of merse and creeks create a dynamic intertidal habitat. Local landmarks include the red sandstone cliff at Crosscanonby and the historic Milefortlet 21, a Roman coastal defence site. The long, often breezy promenade at Silloth offers direct views across the firth to Criffel.

Area overview

On average Solway Coast has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Solway Coast is £39,789 per year. There are 4 schools in Solway Coast: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Solway Coast is home to around 5,307 people, with a population density of about 41.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Solway Coast Population
5,307
Population density
41 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.74(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.46(-39%)
Public order
5.46(-46%)
Other theft
4.9(-26%)
Burglary
3.2(-42%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,131
24.57%
No qualifications
1,059
23.01%
Level 3 (A level)
706
15.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
666
14.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
508
11.04%
Total 16+ residents: 4,603

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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 in Solway Coast area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £500,000.

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
Detached31£275,000
Flats1£79,000
Semi-Detached11£172,995
Terraced24£131,000

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

CA75AS

Moricambe Crescent

CA74RR

Main Street

CA74QJ

Skinburness Road

CA74DD

Solway Coast

CA74EA

Wigton Road

CA75AF

Barwise Brow

CA74QQ

Skinburness Drive

CA74EW

Esk Street

CA74NN

The Lido Village

CA75AA

Solway Coast

CA74HB

The Crofts

CA74PL

Solway Coast

CA74DA

Caldew Street

CA75EH

Solway Coast

CA75BJ

Solway Coast

CA74DT

Pine Terrace

CA74PQ

Solway Coast

CA74JQ

Station Road

CA74HQ

Prospect Place

CA74ES

Links Close

CA74HS

Solway Coast

CA74PS

Solway Coast

CA74DY

Pennine Close

CA74PA

Solway Coast

CA74SD

Solway Coast

CA75DU

Solway Coast

CA74EH

Mary Street

CA74RU

Main Street

CA74LY

Solway Coast

CA74SS

Main Street

CA74HG

Osborne Terrace

CA74JT

Solway Coast

CA74JN

Solway Coast

CA74QN

Skinburness Court

CA74DZ

Hylton Terrace

CA74NR

Barracks Bridge

CA75EF

Solway Coast

CA74ND

Solway Coast

CA74DL

Fell Close

CA75DT

Mill Lane

CA74EZ

The Crofts

CA74DQ

Park Terrace

CA75EX

The Acre

CA74AE

Station Road

CA74SY

Solway Coast

CA75EY

Solway Coast

CA74QU

Skinburness Road

CA74AY

Eden Street

CA74EP

Skiddaw Street

CA74SP

Solway Coast

CA74DS

Alma Terrace

CA75AE

Solway Coast

Data Sources

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