Cockermouth vs Maryport
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Maryport is about 48% cheaper on average. For families, Cockermouth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cockermouth
£266,064
Maryport
£179,215
Crime Rate
Cockermouth
9.4
Maryport
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cockermouth
100.0%
Maryport
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cockermouth
169.3
Maryport
149.2
EPC Rating
Cockermouth
67.3
Maryport
67.3
Median Income
Cockermouth
£31,136
Maryport
£31,136
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Maryport more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £179,215 versus £266,064 in Cockermouth. The most affordable entry point in Cockermouth is a flat at £142,508, while in Maryport it is a flat at £95,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 68% pricier in Cockermouth (£191,878 vs £114,380).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Maryport prices grew faster — 41% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Cockermouth and Maryport at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality favours Cockermouth: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Maryport.
Cockermouth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Maryport School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cockermouth | Maryport |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 7 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Cockermouth enjoy 169.3 Mbps on average, while Maryport lags behind at 149.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.5% of premises in Cockermouth and 95.5% in Maryport. Gigabit availability stands at 22.7% in Cockermouth and 17.1% in Maryport.
Cockermouth is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (169 vs 149 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cockermouth is band C (score 67.3), ahead of Maryport's band C (score 67.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Cockermouth and £1,436 in Maryport. 50.4% of homes in Cockermouth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.4% in Maryport.
Cockermouth has more energy-efficient housing — 50.4% reach band C or above, vs 50.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cockermouth has a population of 9,237 while Maryport has 8,526. Median household income is £31,136 in Cockermouth and £31,136 in Maryport. The median age is 46.6 in Cockermouth and 46.6 in Maryport. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Cockermouth and 55.8% in Maryport.
| Indicator | Cockermouth | Maryport |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,237 | 8,526 |
| 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% |
Location
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