Town comparison
Cleator Moor vs Cockermouth
Which is better to live in? 11.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Cleator Moor is about 45% cheaper on average. For families, Cleator Moor edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleator Moor
£147,160
Cockermouth
£266,064
Crime Rate
Cleator Moor
N/A
Cockermouth
9.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleator Moor
100.0%
Cockermouth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cleator Moor
104.8
Cockermouth
169.3
EPC Rating
Cleator Moor
67.3
Cockermouth
67.3
Median Income
Cleator Moor
£31,136
Cockermouth
£31,136
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Cleator Moor is £147,160, which is 45% less than Cockermouth at £266,064. The most affordable entry point in Cleator Moor is a terraced at £85,560, while in Cockermouth it is a flat at £142,508.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 55% pricier in Cockermouth (£191,878 vs £85,560).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cleator Moor prices grew faster — 18% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Cleator Moor and Cockermouth at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestCleator Moor has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Cockermouth. Cleator Moor has 2 schools in total, while Cockermouth has 3.
Cleator Moor School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cockermouth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleator Moor | Cockermouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Cockermouth offers faster average downloads at 169.3 Mbps, compared to 104.8 Mbps in Cleator Moor. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Cleator Moor and 90.5% in Cockermouth. Gigabit availability stands at 6.3% in Cleator Moor and 22.7% in Cockermouth.
Cockermouth is the faster of the two by 62% on average download speed (169 vs 105 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cleator Moor are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.3 (band C) versus 67.3 (band C) in Cockermouth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Cleator Moor and £1,436 in Cockermouth. 50.4% of homes in Cleator Moor have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.4% in Cockermouth.
Cleator Moor has more energy-efficient housing — 50.4% reach band C or above, vs 50.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,136 in Cleator Moor and £31,136 in Cockermouth. The median age is 46.6 in Cleator Moor and 46.6 in Cockermouth. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Cleator Moor and 55.8% in Cockermouth. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Cleator Moor versus 68.8% in Cockermouth.
| Indicator | Cleator Moor | Cockermouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,671 | 9,237 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 46.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,136 | £31,136 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 27.4% |
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