CA7 — WIGTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CA7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CA7 is £235,791, broadly in line with the Cumbria average of £244,524.

Properties in CA7 cost 17.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CA7 have risen 10.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£295,225	417
Semi-detached	£179,382	280
Terraced	£141,727	296
Flat	£84,289	19
All types	£235,791	1107

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CA7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CA7 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CA7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CA7 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Blennerhasset School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Kirkbride Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Thomlinson Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Wigton Nursery and Infant School	Primary	Good	mi
Richmond Hill School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,977

Population

Median Age

61%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

61.0%

Private rent

22.0%

Social rent

17.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CA7 are 168.0 Mbps, with 95% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 61% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

168.0 Mbps

Avg Download

30.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

75%

Superfast Coverage

36%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CA7 is collected by Cumberland. The Band D rate is £2,175/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CA7 — WIGTON

Area Summary

CA7 (WIGTON) offers affordable property prices (£235,791, 18% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 21 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (168 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CA7?

The average house price in CA7 (WIGTON) is £235,791, based on 1107 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 18% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 10.9% over the past year.

Is CA7 a safe area to live?

Crime in CA7 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CA7?

There are 21 schools in or near CA7. 24% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CA7?

Council tax in CA7 is collected by Cumberland. The Band D rate is £2,175 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CA7?

The average broadband download speed in CA7 is 168 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 75% of premises, ultrafast to 36%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CA7 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 61% of homes in CA7 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 35,977.