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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

CA130HH

Low Road

CA130WW

The Parklands

CA130UF

Main Street

CA130NZ

Dearham and Broughton

CA130JB

Gote Road

CA130ZF

Sonnets Way

CA130EU

Derwent Court

CA130WZ

Ashtree Farm Cottages

CA130NB

Kirklea

CA130FB

Sullart Street

CA130EP

New Street

CA130DJ

St Bridgets Close

CA130EY

Derwent Street

CA144SZ

Cockermouth South

CA130UN

Cherrytree Hill

CA130ZS

Caroledons Way

CA130AL

Cockermouth South

CA139PS

New Road

CA130JQ

Gote Road

CA130JY

The Mount

CA130UW

Greencastle Brow

CA130XQ

Low Road

CA139QS

Challoner Street

CA130PA

Carlisle Road

CA139LX

Main Street

CA139QW

Station Street

CA139QZ

South Street

CA130NE

Grange Avenue

CA130GS

South Street

CA130TE

High Brigham

CA130RX

Cockermouth South

CA130LX

Kirklea

CA130YR

Camerton Road

CA130LQ

Millfield Park

CA130JH

Spitaling Lane

CA130XE

Fitz Road

CA130UD

Main Street

CA130SY

Ellerbeck Brow

CA130US

Mansion Gardens

CA133BL

South Street

CA130PE

Appleton Court

CA130NH

Goat Brow

CA130PF

Dearham and Broughton

CA130ZJ

Williams Grove

CA130NT

Belle Vue

CA130DU

Railway Terrace

CA130PB

The Cottages

CA130XD

The Nook

CA144TG

Brow Top Cottages

CA130YA

Alice Lane

CA130XG

Cockermouth Lonning

CA130JT

Garden View

CA130XU

Dearham and Broughton

CA139GY

Main Street

CA157LD

Dearham and Broughton

CA130TY

Station Cottage

CA130HQ

Horsman Court

CA130HP

Wakefield Road

CA130PU

Hall Court

CA130AG

Dunmail Crescent

CA139RU

South Street

CA133AT

South Street

CA130TQ

Hotchberry Road

CA130NQ

Orchard Lane

CA139JS

Main Street

CA130XY

Listers Cottages

CA130UY

Fletchers Croft

CA133BP

South Street

CA130RL

Cragg Close

CA130YU

Chapel Terrace

CA141YH

Marron Lane

CA130RY

Cockermouth South

CA139RF

The Croft

CA130PH

Rook Farm Close

CA130LY

Kirklea

CA130PJ

Woodland Grange

CA130NR

Highcroft Close

CA130XB

Dearham and Broughton

CA139RD

South Street

CA130GW

Woodville Park

CA130SQ

Beckside

CA130JJ

Papcastle Road

CA130LB

The Mount

CA139LH

Headford Court

CA133AE

South Street

CA130UR

Went Row

CA139RN

Challoner Court

CA144RJ

Cockermouth South

CA130TS

School Brow

CA139LS

Main Street

CA130UQ

The Went

CA130SF

Jennys Croft

CA130SE

Hotchberry Brow

CA144TA

Marron Terrace

CA130PN

The Cottages

CA130JX

Cockermouth North

CA130UZ

Lanty Close

CA133BA

Cockermouth North

CA130TH

Spring Croft Close

CA130TP

The Hill

Data Sources

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