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CA7 4EH

Mary Street

Solway Coast

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Detailed insights for CA7 4EH

Overview

Postcode CA7 4EH is located in a rural town, within the Solway Coast ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigton & Silloth area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% 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 Aspatria, about 8 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Silloth Green.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.9%
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 12,749 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Wigton & Silloth has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.9%

Approximately 4.9% 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 4EH.

Flood risk

No risk

Wigton & Silloth near CA7 4EH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Aspatria located about 8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA7 4EH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSilloth GreenLargeWalking directions to Silloth Green

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
5,147.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.79(-9%)
Public order
3.9(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.9(-57%)
Burglary
3.25(-41%)
Shoplifting
3.25(-44%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
308
98.09%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.96%
Indian
2
0.64%
Irish
1
0.32%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
20.64%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
20.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
51
18.15%
Level 3 (A level)
42
14.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
14.59%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
82
56.94%
Owns with a mortgage
34
23.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
12.5%
Other social rented
7
4.86%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.08%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Solway Coast

Median price£177,000
Price per sq ft£179
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £268K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 (about £179 per square foot) in Solway Coast area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Solway Coast over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£278,000£219
Semi-Detached12£166,500£181
Terraced32£137,500£135
Flats1£79,000£124

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Solway Coast

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Solway Coast.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192,475£106,250£89,500
2017£218,000£131,500£105,000
2018£175,000£135,000£102,500
2019£185,000£124,500£96,000
2020£236,500£142,500£100,000
2021£185,000£175,000£102,975
2022£275,000£165,000£125,000
2023£237,500£159,995£132,500
2024£254,995£163,998£150,000
2025£267,500£172,998£133,000
2026£330,000£158,500£174,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Solway Coast.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Solway Coast.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£145£104£84
2017£133£117£96
2018£161£143£98
2019£158£131£99
2020£168£144£104
2021£174£143£101
2022£186£160£115
2023£229£165£133
2024£223£165£130
2025£228£203£135
2026£229£223£182
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Solway Coast.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Solway Coast in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA7 4EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA7 4EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Nov 20252, Mary Street, Wigton, CA7 4EHTerracedFreehold£90,000
14 Nov 202517, Waver Street, Wigton, CA7 4DFTerracedFreehold£132,000
21 Nov 20259, Waver Court, Wigton, CA7 4EDFlatsLeasehold£79,000
01 May 20264, Central Terrace, Wigton, CA7 4BPTerracedFreehold£182,500
17 Apr 202611, Caldew Street, Wigton, CA7 4BYTerracedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the CA7 4EH postcode area, located within Wigton & Silloth, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA7 4EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondarySolway Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySilloth Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA7 4EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA7 4EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCo-op FoodCaldew Street, Silloth, CA7 4BYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miSparSolway Street, Cumberland, CA7 4ARWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miJaybee'sCriffel Street, Cumberland, CA7 4ABWalking directions to Jaybee's

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 4EH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tony Markley

Solway Coast - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

Member of parliament

Markus Campbell-Savours

Penrith and Solway - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCumberlandE06000063
Parliamentary ConstituencyPenrith and SolwayE14001424
WardSolway CoastE05014210
ParishSilloth-on-SolwayE04013030
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wigton & SillothE02003965
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Allerdale 001BE01019127
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CA7 4EH

Is CA7 4EH (Wigton & Silloth) safe?

The area around CA7 4EH records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 4EH?

The median sale price around CA7 4EH in Wigton & Silloth is £177,000 (about £179 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA7 4EH?

There are 2 schools close to CA7 4EH, including Solway Community School (Good) and Silloth Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CA7 4EH?

CA7 4EH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,749 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA7 4EH (Wigton & Silloth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Penrith and Solway covering CA7 4EH is Markus Campbell-Savours (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tony Markley (Conservative and Unionist 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.