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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

CA130YX

Moor Road

CA130AL

Cockermouth South

CA130DZ

Fitz View

CA130LG

Cockermouth North

CA130PF

Dearham and Broughton

CA130XP

Craggs Road

CA139QW

Station Street

CA139WB

South Street

CA130NX

Dearham and Broughton

CA130LX

Kirklea

CA130SF

Jennys Croft

CA130SW

Peppercoats Brow

CA130YT

Moor Road

CA139GX

Main Street

CA144TR

Blackbeck Terrace

CA130FA

Derwent Street

CA130JW

The Mount

CA130UH

Went Meadows

CA130UZ

Lanty Close

CA139QU

Challoner Street

CA130HB

Fletcher Close

CA130ND

Kirklea

CA130NE

Grange Avenue

CA130TA

High Rigg

CA130XQ

Low Road

CA130LD

Broughton Park

CA130ZG

Wrens Lane

CA133BL

South Street

CA139LX

Main Street

CA157LD

Dearham and Broughton

CA130SY

Ellerbeck Brow

CA130TP

The Hill

CA130UN

Cherrytree Hill

CA130YP

Coldgill Avenue

CA139GZ

Cocker Court

CA144SR

Wadsworth Park

CA130EP

New Street

CA130XT

Winder Lonning

CA130YS

Derwent Park

CA139NA

High Sand Lane

CA144TP

Mire House Cottages

CA130ED

Christ Church Terrace

CA130JQ

Gote Road

CA130JS

Holly Close

CA130NW

Belle Vue

CA130YF

Archway Cottages

CA139RS

Station Road

CA130EB

Sullart Street

CA130JR

Oakleigh Terrace

CA130LT

Kirklea

CA139LQ

Main Street

CA139RG

Rubby Banks Road

CA130PJ

Woodland Grange

CA144RH

Cockermouth South

CA130RF

Simonscales Lane

CA130TG

High Brigham

CA139PD

Main Street

CA130PB

The Cottages

CA130QX

Waterloo Lane

CA130SG

Cockermouth South

CA139QY

Croftside

CA139RU

South Street

CA144SX

Cockermouth South

CA130LY

Kirklea

CA130NP

South Street

CA139LY

Masons Court

CA139RR

Bridge Street Close

CA130GW

Woodville Park

CA130PS

Solway View

CA130YE

Clowes Villas

CA130ZF

Sonnets Way

CA130ZR

Butterfield Close

CA133AT

South Street

CA139LU

Main Street

CA144TW

Midcroft Court

CA130DU

Railway Terrace

CA144TB

Cockermouth South

CA144TG

Brow Top Cottages

CA130LU

Kirklea

CA130SQ

Beckside

CA130XB

Dearham and Broughton

CA130XS

Main Street

CA130LZ

Kirklea

CA130NS

Fernleigh Close

CA130SB

Hall Terrace

CA130SX

Lawson Garth

CA130TY

Station Cottage

CA130YQ

Meeting House Lane

CA139QL

Cockermouth North

CA139RL

Stricketts Court

CA141YG

Cockermouth South

CA130TU

School Brow

CA130ZA

The Paddocks

CA133BP

South Street

CA139QP

South Street

CA130FB

Sullart Street

CA130TF

Cockermouth Lonning

CA130UB

Overend Cottages

CA130XH

Low Road

CA130XY

Listers Cottages

Data Sources

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