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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

CA79NR

Duke Street

CA79NU

Manor Court

CA79PQ

South End

CA79AY

Tannery Court

CA79RJ

West Road

CA79JF

Howrigg Bank

CA79SL

Lowmoor Walk

CA70NN

West End Close

CA79SA

Wampool Place

CA79AU

Hospital Cottages

CA79SF

Rydal Close

CA79LH

Highmoor

CA79BH

The Straits

CA79PH

Longthwaite Grove

CA79LB

Old Brackenlands

CA79PE

High Street

CA79DA

Ambulance Houses

CA79HF

Cuddy Garth Close

CA79BY

Station Hill

CA79RZ

Brookfield Avenue

CA79DE

Highfield Gardens

CA79QP

Lowmoor Road

CA70PQ

Wigton

CA79AN

Water Street

CA79JJ

Kirkland Lane

CA70LH

Kirkland Road

CA79PZ

South End

CA79BJ

Station Hill

CA79EE

Meetinghouse Lane

CA77AJ

Station Road

CA79QA

Beech Croft

CA79RF

Skiddaw View

CA79RU

Waver Lane

CA78NP

Wigton

CA75WB

Station Road

CA70AN

Wigton

CA79BS

Water Street

CA79QL

Lowmoor Road

CA79LT

Syke Road

CA70NE

Wigton

CA70AL

Inglewood

CA79NS

Syke Park

CA79SP

Campana Close

CA79EP

King Street

CA79RR

Greenacres

CA79PX

Lowmoor Road

CA70NF

Wigton

CA79RG

West Road

CA79DG

Sevenoaks Terrace

CA79RE

Burnside

CA70BN

Wigton

CA70AF

Brookfields

CA79AL

New Street

CA79HD

Eastley Terrace

CA78LQ

Syke Road

CA79LA

Old Brackenlands

CA79DT

King Street

CA70NL

Stile Croft

CA79HS

Burnfoot

CA79RT

Wiza Avenue

CA70AA

Cuddy Lonning

CA79BW

Station Hill

CA79HE

Tenters

CA79HP

Birdcage Walk

CA79EJ

King Street

CA79HL

Burnfoot

CA78LR

Wigton

CA79EN

Thurston Drive

CA79PT

Clifton Terrace

CA79RA

Park Road

CA79AE

Station Road

CA79QN

Banks Crescent

CA70NR

Wigton

CA79AP

Water Street

CA79ED

Meetinghouse Lane

CA78NS

Longthwaite Road

CA79EY

Market Hill

CA79AQ

Redmayne Court

CA79LW

Highmoor Bungalows

CA79RP

Greenacres

CA79BL

Railway Terrace

CA79NB

Brindlefield

CA79QY

Park Road

CA79DP

Standingstone

CA77AS

Station Road

CA79QE

South End

CA79AF

Redmayne Close

CA79EW

Reeds Lane

CA79EG

Woolner Brook

CA70AE

Wigton

CA79HT

Strand Terrace

CA70EA

Wigton

CA79RH

West Road

CA79RS

Burnside

CA70NG

Wigton

CA70AP

Wigton

CA79SE

Caldew Close

CA79LY

Brindlefield

CA79ES

Plasketts Lane

CA79AR

Proctors Square

Data Sources

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