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CA13 9PJ

Kirkgate

Cockermouth North

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Detailed insights for CA13 9PJ

Overview

Postcode CA13 9PJ is located in a rural town, within the Cockermouth North ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the East Cockermouth & Buttermere area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Cockermouth & Buttermere is £48,986 per year. The nearest station is Maryport, about 6.3 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Memorial Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

East Cockermouth & Buttermere has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,886 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

East Cockermouth & Buttermere has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.8%

Approximately 9.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in East Cockermouth & Buttermere is £48,986 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA13 9PJ.

Flood risk

Low

East Cockermouth & Buttermere near CA13 9PJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Maryport located about 6.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA13 9PJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMemorial ParkLargeWalking directions to Memorial Park
0.4 miHarris ParkMediumWalking directions to Harris Park
0.1 miKirkbank Drying GreenSmallWalking directions to Kirkbank Drying Green

Area Profile

Population
241
Population density
2,295.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.56(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.13(-65%)
Public order
2.09(-79%)
Other crime
2.09(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.56(-91%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
90.87%
Other White
11
4.56%
Chinese
5
2.07%
African
3
1.24%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.41%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
52.29%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
8.72%
No qualifications
18
8.26%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
36.36%
Owns outright
41
28.67%
Owns with a mortgage
29
20.28%
Other social rented
13
9.09%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.9%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Cockermouth North

Median price£211,250
Price per sq ft£255
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £301K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £211,250 (about £255 per square foot) in Cockermouth North area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cockermouth North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£355,500£319
Semi-Detached34£223,750£285
Terraced33£173,000£216
Flats13£120,000£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cockermouth North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cockermouth North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£124,500£220,000£148,500
2017£285,000£112,000£175,975£153,000
2018£313,000£115,000£184,000£148,500
2019£305,000£105,000£204,601£166,500
2020£297,500£157,500£175,250£165,000
2021£335,000£112,000£224,000£175,000
2022£366,000£125,000£224,395£179,975
2023£379,953£115,000£210,000£175,000
2024£436,950£121,000£200,000£180,000
2025£345,000£120,000£222,500£176,500
2026£365,000£124,000£265,000£181,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cockermouth North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cockermouth North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229£160£243£174
2017£229£188£200£174
2018£234£184£204£173
2019£240£157£212£172
2020£241£230£188£176
2021£240£176£211£190
2022£263£211£235£218
2023£279£172£223£200
2024£268£193£240£211
2025£308£203£263£221
2026£324£194£287£183
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cockermouth North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cockermouth North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA13 9PJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA13 9PJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 202525, Kirkgate, Cockermouth, CA13 9PJTerracedLeasehold£412,000
28 Feb 202517, Kirkgate, Cockermouth, CA13 9PJTerracedLeasehold£173,000
18 Aug 202529, Cocker Lane, Cockermouth, CA13 9NRTerracedFreehold£185,000
25 Feb 20262, Mackreth Row, Cockermouth, CA13 9NUTerracedFreehold£173,000
22 Jan 20268, Mackreth Row, Cockermouth, CA13 9NUTerracedFreehold£199,950

Schools

In the CA13 9PJ postcode area, located within East Cockermouth & Buttermere, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA13 9PJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryFairfield Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAll Saints' CofE SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryCockermouth SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA13 9PJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA13 9PJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGoodness And Grain19 Market Place, Cockermouth, CA13 9NHWalking directions to Goodness And Grain
0.2 miOne Stop36-38 Main Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9LQWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miCockermouth Stores12 Station Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9QWWalking directions to Cockermouth Stores
0.2 miSainsbury'sStation Road, Cockermouth, CA13 9RSWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miLidlStation Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9PZWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,596
Band B£1,862
Band C£2,128
Band D£2,394
Band E£2,926
Band F£3,458
Band G£3,990
Band H£4,788

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CA13 9PJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Helen Tucker

Cockermouth North - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Markus Campbell-Savours

Penrith and Solway - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCumberlandE06000063
Parliamentary ConstituencyPenrith and SolwayE14001424
WardCockermouth NorthE05014181
ParishCockermouthE04002401
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)East Cockermouth & ButtermereE02003971
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Allerdale 007CE01019080
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA13 9PJ

Is CA13 9PJ (East Cockermouth & Buttermere) safe?

The area around CA13 9PJ records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near CA13 9PJ?

The median sale price around CA13 9PJ in East Cockermouth & Buttermere is £211,250 (about £255 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA13 9PJ?

There are 3 schools close to CA13 9PJ, including Fairfield Primary School (Good), All Saints' CofE School (Good) and Cockermouth School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CA13 9PJ?

CA13 9PJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,886 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA13 9PJ (East Cockermouth & Buttermere) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Penrith and Solway covering CA13 9PJ is Markus Campbell-Savours (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Helen Tucker (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.