Egremont vs Whitehaven
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Egremont is about 8% cheaper on average. For families, Egremont edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Egremont
£170,810
Whitehaven
£186,273
Crime Rate
Egremont
N/A
Whitehaven
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Egremont
100.0%
Whitehaven
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Egremont
91.1
Whitehaven
273.2
EPC Rating
Egremont
67.3
Whitehaven
67.3
Median Income
Egremont
£31,136
Whitehaven
£31,136
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Egremont is £170,810, which is 8% less than Whitehaven at £186,273. The most affordable entry point in Egremont is a flat at £60,000, while in Whitehaven it is a flat at £117,179.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 49% pricier in Whitehaven (£117,179 vs £60,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Egremont prices grew faster — 52% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Egremont and Whitehaven at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestEgremont has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Whitehaven. Egremont has 4 schools in total, while Whitehaven has 13.
Egremont School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Whitehaven School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Egremont | Whitehaven |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 13 |
| Primary | 3 | 11 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Whitehaven offers faster average downloads at 273.2 Mbps, compared to 91.1 Mbps in Egremont. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Egremont and 97.6% in Whitehaven. Gigabit availability stands at 3.4% in Egremont and 46.2% in Whitehaven.
Whitehaven is the faster of the two by 200% on average download speed (273 vs 91 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Egremont are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.3 (band C) versus 67.3 (band C) in Whitehaven. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Egremont and £1,436 in Whitehaven. 50.4% of homes in Egremont have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.4% in Whitehaven.
Egremont 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 Egremont and £31,136 in Whitehaven. The median age is 46.6 in Egremont and 46.6 in Whitehaven. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Egremont and 55.8% in Whitehaven. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Egremont versus 68.8% in Whitehaven.
| Indicator | Egremont | Whitehaven |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,791 | 23,028 |
| 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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