Maryport vs Whitehaven
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Maryport wins on house prices with a 4% gap. For families, Maryport edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Maryport
£179,215
Whitehaven
£186,273
Crime Rate
Maryport
N/A
Whitehaven
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Maryport
100.0%
Whitehaven
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Maryport
149.2
Whitehaven
273.2
EPC Rating
Maryport
67.3
Whitehaven
67.3
Median Income
Maryport
£31,136
Whitehaven
£31,136
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Whitehaven commands an average of £186,273, compared with £179,215 in Maryport – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Maryport is a flat at £95,500, while in Whitehaven it is a flat at £117,179.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Whitehaven (£117,179 vs £95,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Maryport prices grew faster — 41% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Maryport and Whitehaven at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestFamilies may prefer Maryport, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Whitehaven. There are 7 schools in Maryport and 13 in Whitehaven.
Maryport School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 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 | Maryport | Whitehaven |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 13 |
| Primary | 6 | 11 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 273.2 Mbps in Whitehaven and 149.2 Mbps in Maryport. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Maryport and 97.6% in Whitehaven. Gigabit availability stands at 17.1% in Maryport and 46.2% in Whitehaven.
Whitehaven is the faster of the two by 83% on average download speed (273 vs 149 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Maryport leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.3 (C), while Whitehaven averages 67.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Maryport and £1,436 in Whitehaven. 50.4% of homes in Maryport have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.4% in Whitehaven.
Maryport 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 Maryport and £31,136 in Whitehaven. The median age is 46.6 in Maryport and 46.6 in Whitehaven. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Maryport versus 68.8% in Whitehaven. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Maryport and 55.8% in Whitehaven.
| Indicator | Maryport | Whitehaven |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,526 | 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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