Cockermouth vs Seaton (Cumberland)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Cockermouth offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. For families, Cockermouth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cockermouth
£266,064
Seaton (Cumberland)
£309,850
Crime Rate
Cockermouth
9.4
Seaton (Cumberland)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cockermouth
100.0%
Seaton (Cumberland)
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cockermouth
169.3
Seaton (Cumberland)
326.2
EPC Rating
Cockermouth
67.3
Seaton (Cumberland)
67.3
Median Income
Cockermouth
£31,136
Seaton (Cumberland)
£31,136
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Cockermouth is £266,064, which is 14% less than Seaton (cumberland) at £309,850. The most affordable entry point in Cockermouth is a flat at £142,508, while in Seaton (cumberland) it is a flat at £184,566.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 30% pricier in Seaton (cumberland) (£275,048 vs £191,878).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Seaton (cumberland) prices grew faster — 18% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Cockermouth and Seaton (cumberland) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestCockermouth has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Seaton (cumberland). Cockermouth has 3 schools in total, while Seaton (cumberland) has 2.
Cockermouth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Seaton (Cumberland) School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cockermouth | Seaton (Cumberland) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Seaton (cumberland) offers faster average downloads at 326.2 Mbps, compared to 169.3 Mbps in Cockermouth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.5% of premises in Cockermouth and 95.6% in Seaton (cumberland). Gigabit availability stands at 22.7% in Cockermouth and 59.1% in Seaton (cumberland).
Seaton (cumberland) is the faster of the two by 93% on average download speed (326 vs 169 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cockermouth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.3 (band C) versus 67.3 (band C) in Seaton (cumberland). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Cockermouth and £1,436 in Seaton (cumberland). 50.4% of homes in Cockermouth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.4% in Seaton (cumberland).
Cockermouth 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 Cockermouth and £31,136 in Seaton (cumberland). The median age is 46.6 in Cockermouth and 46.6 in Seaton (cumberland). Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Cockermouth and 55.8% in Seaton (cumberland). Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Cockermouth versus 68.8% in Seaton (cumberland).
| Indicator | Cockermouth | Seaton (Cumberland) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,237 | 5,051 |
| 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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