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West Cockermouth & Great Broughton

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About

West Cockermouth sits at the confluence of the Rivers Cocker and Derwent, its layout shaped by these waterways and the historic A66 road. The area is primarily residential, with streets of local housing extending from the central junction. Light industry and local commerce are found along the main thoroughfares leading out of the town. The presence of the rivers defines the landscape, creating green corridors and flood plains that punctuate the built environment.

To the east, Great Broughton is a smaller village centred around its crossroads, with a distinct, more rural character. Farmland and open fields separate it from the western settlement. The area is overlooked by the northern slopes of the Lake District fells, with Lorton Vale providing a pastoral setting. A notable local landmark is the distinctive, multi-arched Victorian railway viaduct that strides across the valley near the village.

Area overview

On average West Cockermouth & Great Broughton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Cockermouth & Great Broughton is £47,358 per year. There are 6 schools in West Cockermouth & Great Broughton: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Cockermouth & Great Broughton is home to around 8,197 people, with a population density of about 104.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Cockermouth & Great Broughton Population
8,197
Population density
104.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.81(-66%)
Public order
2.81(-72%)
Shoplifting
2.56(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.71(-81%)
Other theft
1.59(-76%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,831
95.56%
Other White
130
1.59%
Indian
33
0.4%
Other Asian
30
0.37%
Irish
28
0.34%
Total population: 8,195

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,948
42.45%
Level 3 (A level)
1,123
16.17%
No qualifications
960
13.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
831
11.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
509
7.33%
Total 16+ residents: 6,944

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,683
43.97%
Owns with a mortgage
1,077
28.13%
Other social rented
454
11.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
454
11.86%
Other forms of private rent
76
1.99%
Total households: 3,828

Property prices in West Cockermouth & Great Broughton

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in West Cockermouth & Great Broughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Cockermouth & Great Broughton 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 West Cockermouth & Great Broughton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached49£350,000
Flats20£116,875
Semi-Detached27£225,000
Terraced38£160,000

10 years median price trend in West Cockermouth & Great Broughton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Cockermouth & Great Broughton.

All postcodes in West Cockermouth & Great Broughton

CA139QQ

Station Street

CA130TZ

Derwent Row

CA130SA

Moores Terrace

CA130YY

South Terrace

CA130EW

Elm Tree Terrace

CA130SD

Dalton Lane

CA130XR

Harris Brow

CA130JA

St Leonards Close

CA139PX

New Road

CA144TR

Blackbeck Terrace

CA130UX

Colin Grove

CA139NB

Waterloo Street

CA139LQ

Main Street

CA130SJ

The Hill

CA130ZA

The Paddocks

CA139RP

South Street

CA130LP

Ghyll Bank

CA130SX

Lawson Garth

CA139GX

Main Street

CA130ZP

Quills Close

CA130DY

Fairfield View

CA130EG

Sullart Street

CA130HR

Wakefield Road

CA139RX

Main Street

CA130RZ

Cockermouth South

CA130HY

Laureates Lane

CA130NS

Fernleigh Close

CA144TH

Priory Cottages

CA130YE

Clowes Villas

CA130DX

Gallowbarrow

CA130TG

High Brigham

CA139PD

Main Street

CA130NJ

Gote Road

CA144TB

Cockermouth South

CA139RA

Derby Villas

CA130NY

Dearham and Broughton

CA130YQ

Meeting House Lane

CA139LN

Cocktons Yard

CA139JX

Main Street

CA130TT

Ladywath

CA130ZQ

Bradbury Court

CA130JG

Gote Road

CA130LN

Ghyll Bank

CA139LE

Main Street

CA130EB

Sullart Street

CA133BJ

South Street

CA139RH

Lorton Street

CA139QY

Croftside

CA130LA

Dovers Lane

CA130EJ

Crown Street

CA133AJ

South Street

CA130QY

Cockermouth South

CA130ES

New Street

CA130NU

The Mount

CA130RN

Barkers Meadow

CA130LZ

Kirklea

CA139LZ

Bridge Street

CA130PR

Follet Close

CA130UE

Chapel Terrace

CA139RT

South Street

CA130JR

Oakleigh Terrace

CA130YL

Main Street

CA130AQ

Laithwaite Close

CA130JP

Dovers Lane

CA144TP

Mire House Cottages

CA130YH

Meeting House Lane

CA130PS

Solway View

CA144SY

Fell View

CA139RJ

Hatters Croft

CA130LT

Kirklea

CA130LG

Cockermouth North

CA130XJ

The Parklands

CA130NX

Dearham and Broughton

CA130TN

High Brigham

CA130EN

Cockermouth North

CA130TD

Barr's Lane

CA130EE

Sullart Street

CA130YT

Moor Road

CA130DZ

Fitz View

CA130JS

Holly Close

CA139RG

Rubby Banks Road

CA130LF

Church Meadows

CA130SN

Peppercoats Brow

CA130JW

The Mount

CA130ET

The Fallows

CA130LD

Broughton Park

CA130EH

Crown Street

CA130ZR

Butterfield Close

CA139QR

Printers Court

CA130UA

Overend Road

CA130HG

Derwentside Gardens

CA130ER

Crown Street

CA130TL

Brigham Hill Mansion

CA144TL

Pegwell Lane

CA130JN

Papcastle Road

CA130AB

Walker Street

CA130YS

Derwent Park

CA139LU

Main Street

CA144RH

Cockermouth South

CA130LU

Kirklea

Data Sources

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