Town Pop. 8,777

Living in Cockermouth: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cockermouth scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Cockermouth most outperforms the national norm: 52/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. No other settlement in the CA13 postcode district scores higher. Cockermouth leads all 5.

Against the wider CA13 district average of 46/100, that is 6 points above. On lifestyle specifically, Cockermouth sits 13 points above the CA13 district figure of 39/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see CA13 postcode district.

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Cockermouth scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 206 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Public order 44 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 42 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Other theft 33 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↓ 82% below national average
other 80 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Station Street 32 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 26 crimes
  3. 3 Langdale Drive 18 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 4.3 · PM10 6.5 µg/m³
84
Green Space 55
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Ample 14
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
26
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Cockermouth SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Fairfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • All Saints' CofE SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary22.1 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary47.7 mi
Hexham General Hospital54.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Requires improvement'
GP capacity2,214 patients per GP
4dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
71
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 317 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate54.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired33%Student3.2%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.5%Skilled & technical29.9%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)42%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership72.5%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
Council tax Cumberland · 2026-27
A £1,674
B £1,953
C £2,232
D £2,511
E £3,069
F £3,627
G £4,185
H £5,022
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
32
Maryport 6.3 mi
Flimby 6.6 mi
Aspatria 6.9 mi
J41 M6 23 mi
J41 M6 23.1 mi
J42 M6 23.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Ample 12
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 26
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 111
Takeaways Ample 14
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £268,000 81
Detached £334,088 26
Semi-detached £271,000 25
Terraced £188,000 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£114k £211k £312k £409k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Brigham 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Dovenby 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Redmain 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Great Broughton and Little Broughton 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Tallentire 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Greysouthen 31 3.2 mi away ⇄
Broughton Moor 45 4.7 mi away ⇄
Dearham 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
Great Clifton 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Crosby (Allerdale) 43 5.7 mi away ⇄
Maryport 47 6.2 mi away ⇄
Stainburn 55 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cockermouth a nice place to live?

Cockermouth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cockermouth is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Cockermouth?

Cockermouth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 429 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cockermouth?

Among the top-rated schools in Cockermouth are Cockermouth School and Fairfield Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Cockermouth in total.

What are house prices like in Cockermouth?

The current median house price in Cockermouth is £268,000, around 6% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £334,088, semi-detached £271,000, terraced £188,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 26%. There were 81 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cockermouth in context

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Postcode districts in Cockermouth

CA13 46 ⇄

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