Carlisle vs Wigton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Carlisle is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 17% lower. For families, Carlisle edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Carlisle
£201,009
Wigton
£242,681
Crime Rate
Carlisle
N/A
Wigton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Carlisle
100.0%
Wigton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Carlisle
457.3
Wigton
215.7
EPC Rating
Carlisle
67.3
Wigton
67.1
Median Income
Carlisle
£31,136
Wigton
£32,336
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Wigton commands an average of £242,681, compared with £201,009 in Carlisle – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Carlisle is a flat at £110,822, while in Wigton it is a flat at £63,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 75% pricier in Carlisle (£110,822 vs £63,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wigton prices grew faster — 39% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Carlisle and Wigton at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestFamilies may prefer Carlisle, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Wigton. There are 25 schools in Carlisle and 4 in Wigton.
Carlisle School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 25 schools (21 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wigton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Carlisle | Wigton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 25 | 4 |
| Primary | 21 | 3 |
| Secondary | 4 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 457.3 Mbps in Carlisle and 215.7 Mbps in Wigton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Carlisle and 75.3% in Wigton. Gigabit availability stands at 88.9% in Carlisle and 36.3% in Wigton.
Carlisle is the faster of the two by 112% on average download speed (457 vs 216 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Carlisle, scoring 67.3 on average (band C) compared to 67.1 (band C) in Wigton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Carlisle and £1,556 in Wigton. 50.4% of homes in Carlisle have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.8% in Wigton.
Carlisle has more energy-efficient housing — 50.4% reach band C or above, vs 48.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,336 in Wigton and £31,136 in Carlisle. The median age is 46.6 in Carlisle and 47.4 in Wigton. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Carlisle and 56.3% in Wigton. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Carlisle versus 70.1% in Wigton. Carlisle has a population of 77,729 and Wigton has 5,396.
| Indicator | Carlisle | Wigton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 77,729 | 5,396 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £31,136 | £32,336 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 70.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 29.7% |
Location
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