Cockermouth vs Wigton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Wigton offers lower property prices by roughly 10%. For families, Cockermouth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cockermouth
£266,064
Wigton
£242,681
Crime Rate
Cockermouth
9.4
Wigton
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cockermouth
100.0%
Wigton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cockermouth
169.3
Wigton
215.7
EPC Rating
Cockermouth
67.3
Wigton
67.1
Median Income
Cockermouth
£31,136
Wigton
£32,336
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Wigton is £242,681, which is 10% less than Cockermouth at £266,064. The most affordable entry point in Cockermouth is a flat at £142,508, while in Wigton it is a flat at £63,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 125% pricier in Cockermouth (£142,508 vs £63,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Wigton prices grew faster — 39% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Cockermouth and Wigton 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 100% in Wigton. Cockermouth has 3 schools in total, while Wigton has 4.
Cockermouth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 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 | Cockermouth | Wigton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Wigton offers faster average downloads at 215.7 Mbps, compared to 169.3 Mbps in Cockermouth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.5% of premises in Cockermouth and 75.3% in Wigton. Gigabit availability stands at 22.7% in Cockermouth and 36.3% in Wigton.
Wigton is the faster of the two by 27% on average download speed (216 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 67.1 (band C) in Wigton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Cockermouth and £1,556 in Wigton. 50.4% of homes in Cockermouth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 48.8% in Wigton.
Cockermouth 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 Cockermouth. The median age is 46.6 in Cockermouth and 47.4 in Wigton. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Cockermouth and 56.3% in Wigton. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Cockermouth versus 70.1% in Wigton.
| Indicator | Cockermouth | Wigton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,237 | 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% |
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