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CA7 9LG

West Avenue

Wigton

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Detailed insights for CA7 9LG

Overview

Postcode CA7 9LG is located in a rural town, within the Wigton area of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Wigton & Silloth area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wigton & Silloth is £36,965 per year. The median sale price in Wigton is £209,498 (around £214 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £130,000 and £263,750. The nearest station is Wigton, about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
47.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Wigton & Silloth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,377 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Wigton & Silloth has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.9%

Approximately 47.9% 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 9LG.

Flood risk

No risk

Wigton & Silloth near CA7 9LG 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CA7 9LG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Wigton

N/A

Walking directions to Wigton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
222
Population density
4,051.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.32(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.21(-75%)
Other crime
0.74(-70%)
Possession of weapons
0.74(-33%)
Public order
0.74(-93%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
220
99.1%
Irish
1
0.45%
Other White
1
0.45%
Total population: 222

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
32.04%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
18.45%
Level 3 (A level)
33
16.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
15.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.68%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
47
38.84%
Owns outright
39
32.23%
Owns with a mortgage
21
17.36%
Social rents from council
11
9.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Wigton

Median price: £209,498
Price per sq ft: £214
Sales (last 12 months): 110
Typical range (middle 50%): £130K – £264K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £209,498 (about £214 per square foot) in Wigton area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £650,000.

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
Detached40£265,000£250
Semi-Detached37£197,000£224
Terraced29£120,000£139
Flats4£50,250£113

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£190,000£44,500£117,500£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£268,000£35,500£180,495£122,500
2026£265,000£74,000£215,000£117,500
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£174£69£163£98
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£250£124£246£144
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

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA7 9LG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA7 9LG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202553, Brindlefield, Wigton, CA7 9LYTerracedFreehold£140,000
10 Jul 20255, Syke Road, Wigton, CA7 9LXSemi-DetachedFreehold£70,000
26 Jun 202613, Mount Pleasant Gardens, Wigton, CA7 9QFSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
30 Mar 202612, Mount Pleasant Gardens, Wigton, CA7 9QFSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
12 Jun 202515, Mount Pleasant Gardens, Wigton, CA7 9QFSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the CA7 9LG postcode area, located within Wigton & Silloth, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA7 9LG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWigton Nursery and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Nelson Thomlinson SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThomlinson Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district.

Band A£1,674
Band B£1,953
Band C£2,232
Band D£2,511
Band E£3,069
Band F£3,627
Band G£4,186
Band H£5,023

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 9LG, 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
ParishWigtonE04002436
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wigton & SillothE02003965
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Allerdale 001DE01019134
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA7 9LG

Is CA7 9LG (Wigton & Silloth) safe?

The area around CA7 9LG records about 27 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 CA7 9LG?

The median sale price around CA7 9LG in Wigton is £209,498 (about £214 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA7 9LG?

There are 4 schools close to CA7 9LG, including Wigton Nursery and Infant School (Good), The Nelson Thomlinson School (Good) and Thomlinson Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CA7 9LG?

The closest station to CA7 9LG is Wigton, about 1,376 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA7 9LG?

CA7 9LG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,377 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA7 9LG (Wigton & Silloth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Penrith and Solway covering CA7 9LG is Markus Campbell-Savours (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elaine Lynch (Labour Party).

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