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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
7/10
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
32.42(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.7(-37%)
Public order
4.24(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.36(-81%)
Other theft
2.19(-67%)
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%
Social rents from council
79
2.52%
Total households: 3,135

Property prices in Wigton

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £193,372 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£260,000
Flats2£48,000
Semi-Detached33£180,495
Terraced34£119,500

10 years median price trend in Wigton

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

All postcodes in Wigton

CA79BA

Station Road

CA79BX

Station Hill

CA79SQ

Brookfield Avenue

CA79JL

Orchard Road

CA70NS

Wigton

CA79LQ

Highmoor

CA79DW

Police Houses

CA79BG

Station Road

CA79NP

West Street

CA79EB

King Street

CA79ND

Deer Park

CA70LN

Wigton

CA78PP

Longthwaite Road

CA79BU

South View Terrace

CA70ER

Wigton

CA70EL

Wigton

CA79ER

Water Street

CA70NH

Kings Garth

CA79JU

South Terrace

CA78NU

Longthwaite Road

CA79SW

Mardale

CA79LJ

Highmoor Gardens

CA79LX

Syke Road

CA70AZ

Longthwaite Road

CA79JA

East End

CA79DN

Cross Lane

CA75YA

Station Road

CA79LL

Kirkland Fold

CA79LU

Brindlefield

CA70NQ

West End Close

CA70AH

Wigton

CA79QF

Mount Pleasant Gardens

CA70EN

Wigton

CA79LG

West Avenue

CA79PG

High Street

CA70AT

Longthwaite Road

CA79JT

Springfields

CA70EJ

Wigton

CA79SH

Wasdale

CA70BL

Wigton

CA79SJ

Wigton

CA79PU

High Street

CA70NA

Follet Close

CA79AB

Belted Will Close

CA79NH

Croft Court

CA70LL

Wigton

CA79HR

Burnfoot

CA70LJ

Wigton

CA79BN

Station Hill

CA79LN

Highmoor Park

CA79AW

Birdcage Walk

CA79PN

George Street

CA79EF

Grange Close

CA79HZ

King Street

CA79PA

Wigton

CA78AA

Wigton

CA79AS

Laurel Terrace

CA70AY

Longthwaite Road

CA79SY

Wigton

CA79XX

West Road

CA70ND

Wigton

CA79HX

Accrington Terrace

CA79DQ

Cross Grove

CA70BE

Cuddy Lonning

CA79HU

Burnfoot

CA70BJ

Wigton

CA79PB

South End

CA79PF

Proctors Row

CA70NP

Wigton

CA70ES

Wigton

CA79HG

King Street

CA70DU

Wigton

CA79SG

Eden Close

CA70EU

Wigton

CA79AA

Church Street

CA79BB

Station Road

CA79HJ

Market Hill

CA79DL

Cross Lane

CA79LE

The Hawthorns

CA79QD

South End

CA79LS

Highmoor

CA79BD

Station Road

CA79DS

Standingstone Heights

CA79EX

Market Hill

CA79HQ

St Cuthberts Close

CA79JG

Orchard Road

CA70AG

Church View Close

CA79RX

Wiza Avenue

CA79NW

Market Place

CA79JE

Kirkland Meadows

CA70PJ

Wigton

CA78NR

Longthwaite Nook

CA79PP

Park Square

CA79BQ

Station Road

CA79RY

Throstle Avenue

CA70AW

Barugh Lane

CA79NJ

High Street

CA79QT

Lowmoor Road

CA70EG

Highfield Gardens

CA79GZ

Stony Banks

Data Sources

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