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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 108 recent sales, the median property price is £194,872 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-Detached31£179,750
Terraced30£125,250

10 years median price trend in Wigton

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

All postcodes in Wigton

CA79HQ

St Cuthberts Close

CA79LE

The Hawthorns

CA79PE

High Street

CA79SQ

Brookfield Avenue

CA70EL

Wigton

CA79DF

Station Hill

CA79DW

Police Houses

CA79LN

Highmoor Park

CA79NW

Market Place

CA75WB

Station Road

CA79BJ

Station Hill

CA79EZ

Grange View

CA79HP

Birdcage Walk

CA79HZ

King Street

CA79JJ

Kirkland Lane

CA79RZ

Brookfield Avenue

CA79AD

Station Road

CA79AR

Proctors Square

CA70AL

Inglewood

CA70EG

Highfield Gardens

CA70BN

Wigton

CA79LA

Old Brackenlands

CA79PB

South End

CA79RB

Glen Helen Close

CA79SS

Chimes Bank

CA79ST

Carillon View

CA79AL

New Street

CA79BN

Station Hill

CA79NU

Manor Court

CA70AY

Longthwaite Road

CA70NQ

West End Close

CA78NT

Longthwaite Road

CA79ER

Water Street

CA79HU

Burnfoot

CA79JU

South Terrace

CA79RP

Greenacres

CA70AB

Wigton

CA70EJ

Wigton

CA79JR

Longthwaite Road

CA79JY

South End

CA79LB

Old Brackenlands

CA79NA

Highmoor Park

CA79PS

Longthwaite Road

CA79QR

Lowmoor Road

CA70BE

Cuddy Lonning

CA79AA

Church Street

CA79EB

King Street

CA79GQ

St Cuthberts Close

CA79QE

South End

CA79SY

Wigton

CA79DT

King Street

CA79EU

Wigton

CA79HN

King Street

CA79XX

West Road

CA79LU

Brindlefield

CA79NP

West Street

CA79JD

Howrigg Bank

CA70AT

Longthwaite Road

CA70PQ

Wigton

CA79JF

Howrigg Bank

CA79LP

The Crescent

CA79QF

Mount Pleasant Gardens

CA79RT

Wiza Avenue

CA70ET

Wigton

CA70EW

Wigton

CA79EN

Thurston Drive

CA79LH

Highmoor

CA79PA

Wigton

CA79RX

Wiza Avenue

CA79ES

Plasketts Lane

CA79PD

West Street

CA79PF

Proctors Row

CA79RD

Park Road

CA70LN

Wigton

CA79EX

Market Hill

CA79NG

Syke Road

CA79SF

Rydal Close

CA79AX

Station Road

CA79EF

Grange Close

CA79NR

Duke Street

CA79NT

Union Street

CA79PZ

South End

CA78LR

Wigton

CA70EU

Wigton

Data Sources

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