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About

Wigton ward is located in the town of Wigton, within the Cumberland area of Cumbria, England. The ward covers the central and surrounding areas of the town, which lies approximately 10 miles southwest of Carlisle. Wigton is a market town with a mix of residential, commercial, and agricultural land use. The area is served by local amenities, including shops, schools, and transport links, such as the Wigton railway station on the Cumbrian Coast Line.

The ward features a mix of historic and modern buildings, reflecting its development over time. Key landmarks include St. Mary's Church and the Market Cross, which highlight the town's heritage. The surrounding countryside provides open spaces and farmland, contributing to the area's rural character. Wigton ward has a strong community focus, with local events and organizations playing a role in town life. The population is served by a range of public services, including healthcare facilities and leisure options.

Area overview

On average Wigton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 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 of residents in Wigton is £34,200 per year. There are 4 schools in Wigton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wigton Population
6,847
Population density
140.8 per km²

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

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 £192,500 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
Detached47£266,000
Flats3£60,500
Semi-Detached28£179,625
Terraced32£126,250

10 years median price trend in Wigton

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

All postcodes in Wigton

CA79DF

Station Hill

CA79DW

Cross Lane

CA79HQ

King Street

CA79LE

Syke Road

CA79LN

Highmoor Park

CA79NW

King's Arms Yard

CA79PE

High Street

CA79SQ

Brookfield Avenue

CA79AD

Station Road

CA75WB

Station Road

CA79AR

Brookside

CA79BJ

Fell View

CA79EZ

Cross Lane

CA79HP

Birdcage Walk

CA79HZ

King Street

CA79JJ

Kirkland Lane

CA79RZ

Brookfield Avenue

CA79RB

Glen Helen Close

CA79SS

Wigton & Silloth

CA79ST

Wigton & Silloth

CA70BN

Wigton & Silloth

CA70AL

Inglewood

CA70EG

Highfield Gardens

CA79AL

King Street

CA79BN

Station Hill

CA79NU

West Street

CA79LA

South End

CA79PB

South End

CA70AY

Longthwaite Road

CA70AB

Wigton & Silloth

CA70EJ

Wigton & Silloth

CA70NQ

West End Close

CA78NT

Longthwaite Road

CA79ER

Water Street

CA79HU

King Street

CA79JR

Brackenlands

CA79JU

Longthwaite Grove

CA79JY

South End

CA79LB

South End

CA79NA

Deer Park

CA79PS

Longthwaite Road

CA79QR

Kirkland Close

CA79RP

Greenacres

CA70BE

Cuddy Lonning

CA79AA

Church Street

CA79DT

King Street

CA79EB

King Street

CA79EU

Wigton & Silloth

CA79GQ

King Street

CA79HN

King Street

CA79QE

Longthwaite Road

CA79SY

Wigton & Silloth

CA79XX

West Road

CA79JD

Howrigg Bank

CA79LU

Brindlefield

CA79NP

Manor Court

CA70PQ

Wigton & Silloth

CA70ET

Wigton & Silloth

CA70EW

Wigton & Silloth

CA70AT

Longthwaite Road

CA79EN

South End

CA79JF

Howrigg Bank

CA79LH

Highmoor

CA79LP

The Crescent

CA79PA

Wigton & Silloth

CA79RX

Wiza Avenue

CA79SL

Wigton & Silloth

CA79ES

Plaskett's Lane

CA79PD

West Street

CA79PF

High Street

CA79QF

Mount Pleasant Gardens

CA79RD

Burnside

CA79RT

Wiza Avenue

CA70LN

Wigton & Silloth

CA70NW

Wigton & Silloth

CA79AX

Station Road

CA79NT

Manor Court

CA79EF

Grange Close

CA79EX

Market Hill

CA79NG

Syke Road

CA79NR

Wigton & Silloth

CA79PZ

South End

CA79SF

Eden Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.