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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

CA79EE

Meetinghouse Lane

CA79JS

Springfields

CA79PN

George Street

CA70NH

Kings Garth

CA79HW

Reeds Lane

CA79LG

West Avenue

CA79NH

Croft Court

CA79RY

Throstle Avenue

CA79HG

King Street

CA79JX

Brackenlands

CA70LZ

Wigton

CA79JA

East End

CA79JT

Springfields

CA79LJ

Highmoor Gardens

CA79LQ

Highmoor

CA79DR

Highfield Court

CA70AE

Wigton

CA70NE

Wigton

CA78AA

Wigton

CA78NX

Longthwaite Road

CA79PR

William Street

CA79SH

Wasdale

CA70AG

Church View Close

CA79BA

Station Road

CA79EG

Woolner Brook

CA79NB

Brindlefield

CA70AD

Meadow Road

CA70AX

Longthwaite Road

CA79AW

Birdcage Walk

CA79DY

Wheatsheaf Lane

CA79QY

Park Road

CA79BH

The Straits

CA79JL

Orchard Road

CA79RE

Burnside

CA78NP

Wigton

CA79QD

South End

CA79SP

Campana Close

CA79SR

Belfry Way

CA78NR

Longthwaite Nook

CA79AS

Laurel Terrace

CA79BT

Scholars Green

CA79HF

Cuddy Garth Close

CA79LL

Kirkland Fold

CA79PG

High Street

CA79PY

High Street

CA79RU

Waver Lane

CA79BU

South View Terrace

CA79PH

Longthwaite Grove

CA79QP

Lowmoor Road

CA79SJ

Wigton

CA70AH

Wigton

CA78LQ

Syke Road

CA79DH

Grange Gardens

CA79LX

Syke Road

CA79QT

Lowmoor Road

CA79PQ

South End

CA70PH

Wigton

CA79DP

Standingstone

CA79ED

Meetinghouse Lane

CA79EJ

King Street

CA79RA

Park Road

CA79RH

West Road

CA79SN

Langdale

CA79DG

Sevenoaks Terrace

CA79JB

Kirkland Road

CA79PX

Lowmoor Road

CA79SE

Caldew Close

CA78PP

Longthwaite Road

CA79SD

Ellen Close

CA79AN

Water Street

CA79AP

Water Street

CA79BQ

Station Road

CA79BY

Station Hill

CA79DL

Cross Lane

CA79RS

Burnside

CA79AQ

Redmayne Court

CA79QW

Scholars Green

CA70NL

Stile Croft

CA79BG

Station Road

CA79NE

Syke Park

CA70BQ

Wigton

CA79DX

Lime Tree Grove

CA79JG

Orchard Road

CA79SW

Mardale

CA78NS

Longthwaite Road

CA79BX

Station Hill

CA79ET

Hodgsons Close

CA79HB

Birdcage Walk

CA79HT

Strand Terrace

CA79QN

Banks Crescent

CA79RF

Skiddaw View

CA79DD

Cross Lane

CA79DN

Cross Lane

CA79EP

King Street

CA70DU

Wigton

CA70NS

Wigton

CA77AS

Station Road

CA79AB

Belted Will Close

CA79AU

Hospital Cottages

CA79BD

Station Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.