Area guide · Cumbria

Living in Egremont

A snapshot of life in Egremont, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Egremont is a village in Cumbria, North West with a population of 5,791. The average house price is £170,810.

Where Egremont ranks

Population

5,791

Avg House Price

£170,810

Crime Rate

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

91 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,136

Median Age

46.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Egremont's detached homes (£279,848) command roughly 4.7× the price of a flat (£60,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Egremont prices have risen 52% over the last 9 years (£112,422 → £170,810).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£279,848	£247,500	23
Semi-Detached	£151,610	£142,500	42
Terraced	£108,932	£110,000	51
Flat	£60,000	£60,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Egremont is not available.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	3
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Bookwell Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Orgill Primary School	Primary	Good
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
West Lakes Academy	Secondary	Outstanding

Broadband & Connectivity

Egremont averages 91 Mbps — 9% below the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Egremont homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 50.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	67.3
% Rated C or Above	50.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,436

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,791
Median Age	46.6
Median Household Income	£31,136
Employment Rate	55.8%
Owner Occupied	68.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	27.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Egremont?

The average house price in Egremont is £170,810 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Egremont?

The most affordable entry point in Egremont is a flat, with an average price of £60,000.

How are the schools in Egremont?

Egremont has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Egremont?

Average broadband download speeds in Egremont are around 91 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.3% of premises.

How big is Egremont?

Egremont is a settlement in Cumbria with a population of approximately 5,791.

Most compared with

How does Egremont stack up against its neighbours?

Cleator Moor

Egremont

House price: £147,160 · £170,810
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 2.8 mi

Cockermouth

Egremont

House price: £266,064 · £170,810
Crime rate: 9.4 · N/A
Distance: 14.2 mi

Egremont

Seaton (Cumberland)

House price: £170,810 · £309,850
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 12.4 mi

Egremont

Whitehaven

House price: £170,810 · £186,273
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 4.6 mi

Egremont

Workington

House price: £170,810 · £167,445
Crime rate: N/A · N/A
Distance: 10.8 mi

Accrington

Egremont

House price: £145,475 · £170,810
Crime rate: 93.3 · N/A
Distance: 69.1 mi

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