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About

Wigton ward encompasses the historic market town of Wigton and its surrounding rural settlements in the Cumberland unitary authority. The area is characterised by its agricultural land and a network of smaller villages, with the town itself serving as a commercial and service hub for the local farming community. The landscape is generally low-lying, part of the Solway Plain, with views toward the distant Lake District fells.

The town's layout is centred on its market place, with Georgian and Victorian architecture reflecting its historical development. A notable local feature is the independently published *Cumberland News*, which has been produced in the town for over a century. Economic activity includes light industry and manufacturing alongside the agricultural sector, with connections to nearby Carlisle. The area maintains a distinct identity separate from the national park to the south.

Area overview

On average Wigton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wigton is £36,965 per year. There are 4 schools in Wigton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wigton is home to around 6,847 people, with a population density of about 140.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wigton Population
6,847
Population density
140.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.87(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.53(-49%)
Public order
4.38(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.36(-82%)
Other crime
3.07(+22%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,645
97.01%
Other White
94
1.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
19
0.28%
Other
18
0.26%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
16
0.23%
Total population: 6,850

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,406
24.54%
No qualifications
1,360
23.73%
Level 3 (A level)
981
17.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
833
14.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
597
10.42%
Total 16+ residents: 5,730

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,296
41.34%
Owns with a mortgage
823
26.25%
Other social rented
494
15.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
350
11.16%
Other forms of private rent
79
2.52%
Total households: 3,135

Property prices in Wigton

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £193,872 in Wigton area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,500 up to £549,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wigton 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£266,000
Flats2£48,000
Semi-Detached32£179,625
Terraced31£125,500

10 years median price trend in Wigton

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

All postcodes in Wigton

CA79SL

Lowmoor Walk

CA70NW

Garthside

CA79AG

Ludgate Terrace

CA79DA

Ambulance Houses

CA79EY

Market Hill

CA70NP

Wigton

CA77AW

Station Road

CA79JQ

Kirkland Avenue

CA79LW

Highmoor Bungalows

CA79QU

Lowmoor Road

CA70AA

Cuddy Lonning

CA79DB

Cross Lane

CA79LR

South Bank Close

CA79LS

Highmoor

CA79LY

Brindlefield

CA79LZ

Highmoor Park

CA79QL

Lowmoor Road

CA79RG

West Road

CA70AF

Brookfields

CA79NJ

High Street

CA70NR

Wigton

CA79BP

Fell View

CA79RR

Greenacres

CA70NA

Follet Close

CA70EE

Wigton

CA70BL

Wigton

CA79AZ

Water Street

CA79BS

Water Street

CA79DE

Highfield Gardens

CA79DJ

Highfield Park

CA79DS

Standingstone Heights

CA79PP

Park Square

CA70ND

Wigton

CA70NG

Wigton

CA70NT

Wigton

CA79JW

Primrose Bank

CA70LH

Kirkland Road

CA70LL

Wigton

CA79AF

Redmayne Close

CA79EL

Hudsons Buildings

CA79JH

Kirkland Close

CA70AS

Wigton

CA70AZ

Longthwaite Road

CA70EA

Wigton

CA79BW

Station Hill

CA79HD

Eastley Terrace

CA79ND

Deer Park

CA70AJ

Wigton

CA70NF

Wigton

CA79RJ

West Road

CA70EN

Wigton

CA70ES

Wigton

CA70NN

West End Close

CA79AE

Station Road

CA79BF

Half Moon Lane

CA79GZ

Stony Banks

CA79PU

High Street

CA70ER

Wigton

CA79HL

Burnfoot

CA79NS

Syke Park

CA79SA

Wampool Place

CA79SG

Eden Close

CA70BJ

Wigton

CA70LJ

Wigton

CA79JZ

Old Brackenlands

CA70EP

Wigton

CA78BP

Wigton

CA79BB

Station Road

CA79DQ

Cross Grove

CA79HJ

Market Hill

CA79HS

Burnfoot

CA79JN

Longthwaite Crescent

CA79LT

Syke Road

CA75YA

Station Road

CA70PJ

Wigton

CA79NX

West Street

CA79PT

Clifton Terrace

CA79QZ

Throstle Avenue

CA77AJ

Station Road

CA78NU

Longthwaite Road

CA79HH

Hill Terrace

CA79HX

Accrington Terrace

CA79JE

Kirkland Meadows

CA79PJ

Victoria Place

CA79EW

Reeds Lane

CA79LF

Old Brackenlands

CA70AN

Wigton

CA70AP

Wigton

CA70AW

Barugh Lane

CA79QA

Beech Croft

CA79AJ

Station Road

CA79BL

Railway Terrace

CA79HR

Burnfoot

CA79NL

Kings Head Cottages

CA79AY

Tannery Court

CA79HE

Tenters

CA79QS

Lowmoor Road

CA79SB

Meadow Road

CA70NB

Wigton

CA79BZ

Woodside Park

Data Sources

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