Town Pop. 5,626

Living in Wigton: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wigton comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 47/100 versus a median of 67/100. No other settlement in the CA7 postcode district scores higher. Wigton leads all 8.

Against the wider CA7 district average of 39/100, that is 7 points above. On schools specifically, Wigton sits 17 points above the CA7 district figure of 20/100. Below 30/100: lifestyle (16), transport (25) and healthcare (29). For the surrounding area, see CA7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
84.4 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 272 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 47 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Public order 35 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
other 72 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 32 crimes
  2. 2 Kingsgarth 20 crimes
  3. 3 Burnside 19 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 3.7 · PM2.5 4.2 · PM10 6.5 µg/m³
83
Green Space 15
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
37
4 schools in area
4Good
  • St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2020
    Good
  • The Nelson Thomlinson SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Thomlinson Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Wigton Nursery and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsCumberland Infirmary8.9 mi
Hexham General Hospital43 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary55.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,269 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)73.1%
available across Cumberland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 184 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired28.8%Student3%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.7%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary36.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.2%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership69.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
25
Wigton 0.4 mi
Dalston 7.1 mi
Aspatria 8.2 mi
J44 M6 11.2 mi
J42 M6 11.4 mi
J44 M6 11.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £150,000 40
Detached £268,500 12
Semi-detached £208,500 10
Terraced £117,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£111k £164k £220k £273k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Thursby 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Kirkbride 37 4.8 mi away ⇄
Abbeytown 32 5.2 mi away ⇄
Caldbeck 37 6.7 mi away ⇄
Dalston 49 7.1 mi away ⇄
Bothel 44 7.4 mi away ⇄
Aspatria 42 7.6 mi away ⇄
Burgh by Sands 32 7.9 mi away ⇄
Howbeck 0 8.9 mi away ⇄
Silloth 44 9.2 mi away ⇄
Skinburness 38 9.3 mi away ⇄
Blackwell (Carlisle) 50 9.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wigton a nice place to live?

Wigton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wigton is 46/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Wigton?

Wigton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 475 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wigton?

Among the top-rated schools in Wigton are St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, The Nelson Thomlinson School and Thomlinson Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Wigton in total.

What are house prices like in Wigton?

The current median house price in Wigton is £150,000, around 47% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £268,500, semi-detached £208,500, terraced £117,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 21%. There were 40 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wigton in context

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Postcode districts in Wigton

CA7 39 ⇄

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