Wigton
Strong on schools, weaker on safety and lower house prices
This public area guide compares Wigton in Cumberland using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Wigton a good place to live?
Wigton may be a good fit for people who value stronger school performance and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger school performance and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Cumberland below.
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Wigton at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Families who care about school performance
- Buyers looking for lower house prices
Watch out for
- Crime data appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Wigton
Crime rate
Crime rate
21.01 per 1,000 people
Percentile
18th percentile nationally
Crime data appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Wigton
House prices
Average sold price
£134,705
Percentile
5th percentile nationally
House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Wigton
Flood risk in Wigton
Transport in Wigton
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Wigton a good place to live?
Wigton may be a good fit for people who value stronger school performance and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger school performance and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Wigton safe?
Wigton ranks in the 18th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Wigton?
The average sold price is £134,705, with house prices in the 5th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Wigton?
Schools rank in the 85th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Wigton?
Nearby public profiles include Botcherby in Cumberland and Worsbrough in Barnsley.
