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Wigton & Silloth

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About

Wigton & Silloth are located in the northern part of Cumberland, near the Solway Firth. The area is characterised by flat coastal plains and farmland, with views stretching toward the Lake District fells. Silloth sits on the coast, featuring a small harbour and a long promenade, while Wigton lies inland as a market town with historic buildings and a traditional town square. The landscape is shaped by agriculture and the nearby wetlands, which attract birdlife.

The area has a quiet, rural atmosphere, with local businesses serving the farming community and visitors. Silloth’s seafront includes a golf course and green spaces, while Wigton retains its market town roots with weekly markets. Transport links connect the towns to Carlisle and the wider region, making it a gateway to both the coast and the countryside. The Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty lies nearby, offering walking routes and coastal scenery.

Area overview

On average Wigton & Silloth has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wigton & Silloth is £34,200 per year. There are 7 schools in Wigton & Silloth: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wigton & Silloth Population
10,979
Population density
88 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,700
97.46%
Other White
122
1.11%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.24%
Irish
24
0.22%
Other
22
0.2%
Total population: 10,979

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,291
45.64%
Owns with a mortgage
1,260
25.1%
Other social rented
683
13.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
524
10.44%
Other forms of private rent
132
2.63%
Total households: 5,020

Property prices in Wigton & Silloth

Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 in Wigton & Silloth area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,500 up to £585,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wigton & Silloth 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 Wigton & Silloth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached74£273,750
Flats3£60,500
Semi-Detached37£179,750
Terraced50£130,000

10 years median price trend in Wigton & Silloth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wigton & Silloth.

All postcodes in Wigton & Silloth

CA74DH

Mary Street

CA74DW

Wigton & Silloth

CA74JH

Eden Street

CA79BX

Station Hill

CA78NS

Longthwaite Road

CA79DX

Belted Will Close

CA79ET

Hodgsons Close

CA79HB

Birdcage Walk

CA79HT

King Street

CA79JG

Orchard Road

CA79QN

Banks Crescent

CA79RF

West Road

CA79SW

Mardale

CA70DU

Wigton & Silloth

CA70NS

Wigton & Silloth

CA74AS

Eden Street

CA74BB

Harvest Park

CA74BL

Station Road

CA74DB

Criffel Street

CA74JJ

Wigton & Silloth

CA75JP

The Lees

CA77AS

Station Road

CA79AB

Belted Will Close

CA79AU

Wigton & Silloth

CA79BD

Station Road

CA79DD

Cross Lane

CA79DN

Cross Lane

CA79EP

King Street

CA70EL

Wigton & Silloth

CA74DJ

Fell View

CA74QS

Moricambe Park

CA74PJ

Wigton & Silloth

CA75HZ

Birch Hill Lane

CA79DF

Station Hill

CA79DW

Cross Lane

CA79HQ

King Street

CA79LE

Syke Road

CA79LN

Highmoor Park

CA79NW

King's Arms Yard

CA79PE

High Street

CA79SQ

Brookfield Avenue

CA74QQ

Skinburness Drive

CA74AA

Esk Street

CA74DU

Criffel Street

CA74EH

Mary Street

CA74HD

Orchard Place

CA79AD

Station Road

CA75JQ

West Lane

CA75WB

Station Road

CA79AR

Brookside

CA79BJ

Fell View

CA79EZ

Cross Lane

CA79HP

Birdcage Walk

CA79HZ

King Street

CA79JJ

Kirkland Lane

CA79RZ

Brookfield Avenue

CA79RB

Glen Helen Close

CA79SS

Wigton & Silloth

CA79ST

Wigton & Silloth

CA70BN

Wigton & Silloth

CA70AL

Inglewood

CA70EG

Highfield Gardens

CA74EG

Caldew Street

CA74PA

Wigton & Silloth

CA79AL

King Street

CA79BN

Station Hill

CA79NU

West Street

CA79LA

South End

CA79PB

South End

CA70AY

Longthwaite Road

CA70AB

Wigton & Silloth

CA70EJ

Wigton & Silloth

CA70NQ

West End Close

CA74AD

Eden Street

CA74QJ

Skinburness Road

CA75HY

Birch Hill Lane

CA78NT

Longthwaite Road

CA79ER

Water Street

CA79HU

King Street

CA79JR

Brackenlands

CA79JU

Longthwaite Grove

CA79JY

South End

CA79LB

South End

CA79NA

Deer Park

CA79PS

Longthwaite Road

CA79QR

Kirkland Close

CA79RP

Greenacres

CA70BE

Cuddy Lonning

CA74BU

Esk Street

CA74EX

The Crofts

CA74HG

Wigton & Silloth

CA74JN

Wigton & Silloth

CA74NP

Wigton & Silloth

CA74PL

Wigton & Silloth

CA75ES

Wigton & Silloth

CA75JR

Chestnut Grove

CA79AA

Church Street

CA79DT

King Street

CA79EB

King Street

CA79EU

Wigton & Silloth

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.