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CA7 0AT

Longthwaite Road

Wigton

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Detailed insights for CA7 0AT

Overview

Postcode CA7 0AT is located in a rural hamlet, within the Wigton ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigton & Silloth area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wigton & Silloth is £36,965 per year. The nearest station is Wigton, about 2.8 miles away.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Wigton & Silloth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,600 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Wigton & Silloth has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.9%

Approximately 5.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Wigton & Silloth is £36,965 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA7 0AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Wigton & Silloth near CA7 0AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wigton located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
321
Population density
19 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.29(-38%)
Burglary
3.33(-40%)
Other theft
3.33(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.77(-69%)
Vehicle crime
2.22(-63%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
312
97.5%
Other White
7
2.19%
Other
1
0.31%
Total population: 320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
30.88%
No qualifications
53
19.49%
Level 3 (A level)
44
16.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
14.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.56%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
90
66.67%
Owns with a mortgage
20
14.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.15%
Other social rented
7
5.19%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.96%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Wigton

Median price£188,000
Price per sq ft£207
Sales (last 12 months)105
Typical range (middle 50%)£128K – £255K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 (about £207 per square foot) in Wigton area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £549,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wigton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£256,495£232
Semi-Detached37£180,000£210
Terraced26£119,500£135
Flats3£60,500£122

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wigton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wigton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202,500£51,750£113,500£120,000
2017£223,750£72,000£148,000£90,000
2018£235,000£50,700£140,000£105,000
2019£220,000£47,000£145,000£90,000
2020£223,750£62,750£162,500£98,750
2021£245,000£51,000£143,960£118,000
2022£252,475£50,000£190,000£112,500
2023£257,500£53,500£167,075£120,000
2024£260,000£66,750£180,000£120,000
2025£262,000£35,500£180,248£125,000
2026£291,250£108,000£210,000£89,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wigton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wigton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£164£103£157£104
2017£174£124£165£103
2018£190£72£157£115
2019£192£72£157£103
2020£180£75£183£102
2021£198£92£165£128
2022£202£84£198£132
2023£208£105£197£135
2024£209£111£215£134
2025£231£99£206£135
2026£238£145£246£104
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wigton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wigton in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the CA7 0AT postcode area, located within Wigton & Silloth, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 CA7 0AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elaine Lynch

Wigton - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour 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
WardWigtonE05014215
ParishWavertonE04002433
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wigton & SillothE02003965
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Allerdale 001CE01019132
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA7 0AT

Is CA7 0AT (Wigton & Silloth) safe?

The area around CA7 0AT records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 CA7 0AT?

The median sale price around CA7 0AT in Wigton & Silloth is £188,000 (about £207 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around CA7 0AT?

CA7 0AT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,600 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA7 0AT (Wigton & Silloth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Penrith and Solway covering CA7 0AT is Markus Campbell-Savours (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elaine Lynch (Labour 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.