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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
14.03(-62%)
Shoplifting
2.44(-57%)
Public order
1.95(-81%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.83(-80%)
Other theft
1.22(-82%)
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%
Private landlord or letting agency
454
11.86%
Other social rented
454
11.86%
Other forms of private rent
76
1.99%
Total households: 3,828

Property prices in West Cockermouth & Great Broughton

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £222,500 in West Cockermouth & Great Broughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 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
Detached48£345,000
Flats18£116,875
Semi-Detached22£218,000
Terraced36£155,250

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

CA130YU

Chapel Terrace

CA130AJ

Walker Croft

CA130DY

Fairfield View

CA130HR

Wakefield Road

CA130JN

Papcastle Road

CA130JZ

The Mount

CA130LS

Ghyll Bank

CA130SJ

The Hill

CA130TD

Barr's Lane

CA130UJ

Harpers Lane

CA130WY

Potts Terrace

CA130XJ

The Parklands

CA130NN

Gote Road

CA139FR

The Sidings

CA139LN

Cocktons Yard

CA130PW

Dearham and Broughton

CA139NB

Waterloo Street

CA139QS

Challoner Street

CA130UY

Fletchers Croft

CA130HG

Derwentside Gardens

CA130NH

Goat Brow

CA130NZ

Dearham and Broughton

CA130RX

Cockermouth South

CA130US

Mansion Gardens

CA139RE

Croft Terrace

CA130JB

Gote Road

CA130LA

Dovers Lane

CA130XZ

Alice Lane

CA130TS

School Brow

CA130UF

Main Street

CA130ZJ

Williams Grove

CA144TQ

Fifkettle Brow

CA130JJ

Papcastle Road

CA130PU

Hall Court

CA130TX

Stoney Beck Cottages

CA130UA

Overend Road

CA130PT

Bush Cottages

CA130PX

Middleton Grove

CA130PY

Dearham and Broughton

CA130XX

The Entrance

CA130EW

Elm Tree Terrace

CA130JY

The Mount

CA130LE

Church Meadows

CA130LN

Ghyll Bank

CA130UL

Main Street

CA139PS

New Road

CA139RT

South Street

CA144SY

Fell View

CA130DT

Rubby Banks Road

CA130EY

Derwent Street

CA130HA

Fletcher Street

CA130JX

Cockermouth North

CA130TN

High Brigham

CA130UX

Colin Grove

CA130XN

Low Road

CA130LR

Ghyll Bank

CA130RN

Barkers Meadow

CA130XU

Dearham and Broughton

CA139LS

Main Street

CA130XE

Fitz Road

CA130SH

Dalton Lane

CA130XR

Harris Brow

CA130YY

South Terrace

CA139JS

Main Street

CA139RF

The Croft

CA130HE

Horsman Street

CA130LQ

Millfield Park

CA130NB

Kirklea

CA130ZS

Caroledons Way

CA144RQ

Cockermouth South

CA130EZ

Stables Court

CA130NJ

Gote Road

CA130PE

Appleton Court

CA130TE

High Brigham

CA133BA

Cockermouth North

CA144TA

Marron Terrace

CA130EH

Crown Street

CA130HW

Crown Street

CA130YB

Alice Lane

CA130ZN

Dove Close

CA133AJ

South Street

CA141YJ

Hardy Gate

CA157LB

High Station Houses

CA130DJ

St Bridgets Close

CA130LB

The Mount

CA130UW

Greencastle Brow

CA130ZH

Poets Avenue

CA144SU

Winscales Road

CA130EN

Cockermouth North

CA130NF

Fletcher Close

CA130UR

Went Row

CA139FF

Low Sand Lane

CA139PZ

Station Road

CA130HY

Laureates Lane

CA130PN

The Cottages

CA130UU

Cross Howe

CA133BJ

South Street

CA139GJ

South Street

CA139RH

Lorton Street

CA144SZ

Cockermouth South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.