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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

CA79GQ

King Street

CA79HN

King Street

CA79QE

Longthwaite Road

CA79SY

Wigton & Silloth

CA79XX

West Road

CA79JD

Howrigg Bank

CA74BT

Criffel Street

CA74DY

Pennine Close

CA74EP

Skiddaw Street

CA74EY

The Crofts

CA74QY

Ryehills Road

CA75AT

Wigton & Silloth

CA75JX

Chestnut Grove

CA75JL

Wigton & Silloth

CA79LU

Brindlefield

CA79NP

Manor Court

CA70PQ

Wigton & Silloth

CA70ET

Wigton & Silloth

CA70EW

Wigton & Silloth

CA70AT

Longthwaite Road

CA74AE

Station Road

CA74JD

Wigton & Silloth

CA74JR

Wigton & Silloth

CA74JZ

Wigton & Silloth

CA74PB

Wigton & Silloth

CA75HN

Wigton & Silloth

CA79EN

South End

CA79JF

Howrigg Bank

CA79LH

Highmoor

CA79LP

The Crescent

CA79PA

Wigton & Silloth

CA79RX

Wiza Avenue

CA79SL

Wigton & Silloth

CA74AY

Eden Street

CA74AF

Station Road

CA74DA

Caldew Street

CA74DN

Fell View

CA74ED

Criffel Street

CA74HE

Wigton & Silloth

CA74HJ

Wigton & Silloth

CA74JP

Wigton & Silloth

CA74NJ

Wigton Road

CA79ES

Plaskett's Lane

CA79PD

West Street

CA79PF

High Street

CA79QF

Mount Pleasant Gardens

CA79RD

Burnside

CA79RT

Wiza Avenue

CA70LN

Wigton & Silloth

CA70NW

Wigton & Silloth

CA74BP

Wigton & Silloth

CA75HL

Wigton & Silloth

CA79AX

Station Road

CA79NT

Manor Court

CA79EF

Grange Close

CA79EX

Market Hill

CA79NG

Syke Road

CA79NR

Wigton & Silloth

CA79PZ

South End

CA79SF

Eden Close

Data Sources

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