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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

CA79BP

Fell View

CA79JS

Springfields

CA79NA

Highmoor Park

CA79JY

South End

CA70AX

Longthwaite Road

CA79HH

Hill Terrace

CA79JQ

Kirkland Avenue

CA79BF

Half Moon Lane

CA79RD

Park Road

CA79JD

Howrigg Bank

CA70LZ

Wigton

CA79NX

West Street

CA79GQ

St Cuthberts Close

CA79SN

Langdale

CA79QS

Lowmoor Road

CA79DR

Highfield Court

CA79SD

Ellen Close

CA70PH

Wigton

CA79NG

Syke Road

CA79DY

Wheatsheaf Lane

CA79JX

Brackenlands

CA79JR

Longthwaite Road

CA79HW

Reeds Lane

CA70ET

Wigton

CA70NB

Wigton

CA79QW

Scholars Green

CA79LF

Old Brackenlands

CA70NW

Garthside

CA79DH

Grange Gardens

CA79NE

Syke Park

CA79JN

Longthwaite Crescent

CA70BQ

Wigton

CA79NT

Union Street

CA79EU

Strawberry Meadows

CA79PR

William Street

CA70NT

Wigton

CA79NL

Kings Head Cottages

CA79LP

The Crescent

CA79AD

Station Road

CA70AJ

Wigton

CA79DX

Lime Tree Grove

CA79SB

Meadow Road

CA79PJ

Victoria Place

CA79LZ

Highmoor Park

CA79AZ

Water Street

CA79EZ

Grange View

CA79SS

Chimes Bank

CA70AB

Wigton

CA77AW

Station Road

CA79HB

Birdcage Walk

CA79JH

Kirkland Close

CA78NT

Longthwaite Road

CA78BP

Wigton

CA79PS

Longthwaite Road

CA79SR

Belfry Way

CA79JB

Kirkland Road

CA79PD

West Street

CA70EP

Wigton

CA78NX

Longthwaite Road

CA79QU

Lowmoor Road

CA70EE

Wigton

CA79PY

High Street

CA79DF

Station Hill

CA79ST

Carillon View

CA70AS

Wigton

CA79HN

King Street

CA79BT

Scholars Green

CA79LR

South Bank Close

CA79RB

Glen Helen Close

CA70EW

Wigton

CA79DD

Cross Lane

CA79QR

Lowmoor Road

CA79DJ

Highfield Park

CA79JW

Primrose Bank

CA79AX

Station Road

CA79QZ

Throstle Avenue

CA79AG

Ludgate Terrace

CA79BZ

Woodside Park

CA79ET

Hodgsons Close

CA79DB

Cross Lane

CA79JZ

Old Brackenlands

CA79AJ

Station Road

CA70AD

Meadow Road

CA79EL

Hudsons Buildings

Data Sources

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