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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 low crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Solway Coast is £192,500 (around £182 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £139,250 and £279,000. There are 4 schools in Solway Coast: 3 primary (0 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 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

Median price: £192,500
Price per sq ft: £182
Sales (last 12 months): 71
Typical range (middle 50%): £139K – £279K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 (about £182 per square foot) in Solway Coast area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Solway Coast over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£280,000£236
Terraced29£155,000£132
Semi-Detached9£153,000£165
Flats1£79,000£124

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Solway Coast

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Solway Coast.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199,950£112,500£89,500
2017£218,000£131,500£105,000
2018£175,000£135,000£102,500
2019£185,000£124,500£96,000
2020£236,500£142,500£100,000
2021£185,000£175,000£102,975
2022£275,000£165,000£125,000
2023£237,500£159,995£132,500
2024£254,995£163,998£150,000
2025£275,000£172,998£133,000
2026£285,000£157,000£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Solway Coast.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Solway Coast.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£146£107£87
2017£133£117£96
2018£161£143£98
2019£158£131£99
2020£168£144£104
2021£174£143£101
2022£186£160£115
2023£229£165£133
2024£223£165£130
2025£238£203£131
2026£258£165£173
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Solway Coast.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Solway Coast in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district.

Band A£1,674
Band B£1,953
Band C£2,232
Band D£2,511
Band E£3,069
Band F£3,627
Band G£4,186
Band H£5,023

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Solway Coast ward.

Local councillors

Tony Markley

Solway Coast - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

All postcodesin 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