Area Info for Wigton (Cumbria)

Wigton, Cumbria, UK

Wigton is a market town located in the county of Cumbria, in the north-west of England. It is situated approximately 8 miles south of Carlisle and is known for its historical significance and local amenities. The town has a rich history dating back to medieval times, with evidence of its development as a market centre in the region.

History and Heritage

Historically, Wigton has been an important market town, with markets dating back to the medieval period. The town's architecture reflects its historical roots, with several buildings of interest, including the parish church of St. Mary and St. Cuthbert, which features elements from various periods. Wigton also has connections to notable historical figures and events in the region.

Economy and Local Economy

The local economy of Wigton has traditionally been based on agriculture and market trading. In recent years, it has developed a diverse economy with small businesses, retail outlets, and service industries. The town serves as a local hub for surrounding rural communities.

Transport and Accessibility

Wigton is accessible via road, with good connections to nearby towns and cities. The A595 road runs close to the town, providing links to Carlisle and other parts of Cumbria. Public transport options include bus services connecting Wigton to surrounding areas.

Community and Amenities

The town offers various amenities including shops, schools, healthcare facilities, and recreational areas. Wigton hosts regular markets and community events, fostering a vibrant local community. It also has parks and green spaces for leisure activities.

Notable Features

Wigton is known for its historic market square, traditional pubs, and local festivals. The town's proximity to the Lake District National Park makes it a convenient base for visitors exploring the natural beauty of the region.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Thomlinson Junior School0.00 miles
The Goose Market, High Street, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9PG
The Nelson Thomlinson School0.18 miles
High Street, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9PX
Wigton Infant School0.30 miles
Longthwaite Road, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9JR
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School0.40 miles
Eastend, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9HZ
Boltons CofE School2.64 miles
Bolton Low Houses, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8PA
Rosley CofE School3.77 miles
Rosley, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8AU
Wiggonby CofE School3.94 miles
Wiggonby, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 0JR
Thursby Primary School4.57 miles
Thursby, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6PN
Kirkbride Primary School5.11 miles
Kirkbride, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 5JR
Holm Cultram Abbey CofE School5.48 miles
Abbey Town, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4RU
Great Orton Primary School5.85 miles
Great Orton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6NA
Ireby CofE School6.02 miles
Ireby, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 1DS
Kirkbampton CofE School6.09 miles
Kirkbampton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6HX
Blennerhasset School6.27 miles
Blennerhasset, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3RL
Fellview Primary School6.71 miles
Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8HF
Lime House School7.18 miles
Holm Hill, Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7BX
Health
Clinic
Brookside Community Mental Health Centre0.13 miles
Birdcage Walk,, Wigton, CA7 9HB
Caldew NHS Outpatient Centre9.55 miles
64 Dalston Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5NW
Reiver House9.56 miles
Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY
Cumberland Infirmary9.56 miles
Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7HY
Reiver House9.56 miles
Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7HY
Canal Court9.57 miles
Unit 4a, Canal Court Business Centre, Infirmary Street, Carlisle, CA2 7AN
Cadmas Ltd. (Eden Medical Group)9.60 miles
Port Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7AJ
Atlas Physiotherapy Ltd (Albert House)10.32 miles
Albert House, 19 Victoria Place, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1EJ
Cadmas Ltd. (Warwick Rd. Surgery)10.41 miles
65 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1EB
Portland Square10.41 miles
11 Portland Square,, CA1 1PY
Birnham Wood10.42 miles
Portland House, 13-14 Portland Square, Carlisle, CA1 1PT
Spire Carlisle Clinic10.43 miles
London Road Community Clinic, Hilltop Heights, London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2NS
Nwas 111 Service Carlisle10.43 miles
Capital Buildings, Hilltop Heights, London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2NS
North Carlisle Medical Centre10.51 miles
Eden Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 9JZ
Central Clinic (Carlisle)10.56 miles
50 Victoria Place,, Carlisle, CA1 1HP
Central Clinic (Mental Health Clinics)10.56 miles
50 Victoria Place,, Carlisle, CA1 1HP
GP
Wigton Group Medical Practice0.19 miles
South End, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9QD
The Croft Surgery5.40 miles
Kirkbride, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 5JH
Caldbeck Surgery6.66 miles
Friar Row, Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 8DS
Dalston Medical Group7.04 miles
Townhead Road, Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7PZ
Aspatria Medical Group8.26 miles
West Street Health Centre, West Street, Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3HH
Dr Swain8.86 miles
Morton Surgery, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6DT
Dr Frost8.86 miles
Morton Surgery, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6DT
Dr Wigmore & Dr Kari8.87 miles
Morton Surgery, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6DT
Eden Medical Group9.60 miles
Port Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7AJ
Silloth Group Medical Practice9.85 miles
Lawn Terrace, Silloth, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4AH
Blackwell Road Branch Surgery10.04 miles
42 Blackwell Road, Carlisle, Carlisle, CA2 4EQ
St Paul's Medical Centre10.33 miles
Spencer House, St Paul`s Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1DG
St Paul's Medical Centre10.33 miles
St. Pauls Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1DG
Spencer Street Surgery10.36 miles
10 Spencer Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1BP
Brunswick House Medical Group10.37 miles
1 Brunswick Street, CARLISLE, CA1 1ED
Warwick Road Surgery10.41 miles
65 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1EB
Hospital
Wigton Community Hospital0.69 miles
Cross Lane, Wigton, CA7 9DD
Cumberland Infirmary9.56 miles
Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7HY
Cockermouth Community Hospital13.39 miles
Isel Road, Cockermouth, CA13 9HT
Victoria Cottage Hospital15.59 miles
Ewanrigg Road, Maryport, CA15 8EJ
Brampton War Memorial Hospital18.96 miles
Tree Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1TX
Workington Community Hospital19.99 miles
Park Lane, Workington, CA14 2RW
West Cumberland Hospital25.87 miles
Homewood, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG
Alston Ruth Lancaster James Hospital28.67 miles
Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3QX
Haltwhistle War Memorial Hospital29.48 miles
Westgate, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9AJ
Westmorland General Hospital39.56 miles
Burton Rd, Kendal, LA9 7RG
Millom Hospital42.68 miles
Lapstone Road, Millom, LA18 4BY
Furness General Hospital47.48 miles
Dalton Lane, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 4LF
Pharmacy
The Co-Operative Pharmacy0.14 miles
14 King Street, Wigton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA7 9DT
The Co-Operative Pharmacy0.27 miles
Wigton Medical Centre, Southend, Wigton, CA7 9QR
Dalston Pharmacy7.14 miles
2 Vicars Cottages, The Square, Dalston, CA5 7LW
Boots8.26 miles
West Street Health Centre, West Street, Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3HH
The Co-Operative Pharmacy8.78 miles
29 Stonegarth, Morton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6PD
The Co-Operative Pharmacy8.95 miles
59 Orton Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7HA
The Co-Operative Pharmacy9.45 miles
55 Wigton Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7AY
The Co-Operative Pharmacy9.60 miles
The Surgery, Port Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7AJ
The Co-Operative Pharmacy9.65 miles
1-3 Station Road, Silloth, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA7 4AE
The Co-Operative Pharmacy9.74 miles
139 Denton Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5HB
Sainsbury's Pharmacy9.89 miles
Sainsbury`s Store, Bridge Street, Carlisle, CA2 5SX
The Co-Operative Pharmacy10.04 miles
28 Blackwell Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4EQ
Sawyers Pharmacy Ltd10.18 miles
31-33 Fisher Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8RF
Boots10.19 miles
43-49 English Street, Carlisle, CA3 8JU
Superdrug Pharmacy10.25 miles
Unit 1, Grapes Lane, The Lanes Shopping Ctr, Carlisle, CA3 8NX
Lloydspharmacy10.27 miles
46-50 Warwick Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1DN
Leisure
Park
PHOENIX0.21 miles
SOUTH SOLWAY MOSSES3.70 miles
THORNHILL MOSS & MEADOWS5.11 miles
FINGLANDRIGG WOODS5.52 miles
DRUMBURGH MOSS6.38 miles
SOLWAY COAST7.12 miles
DALSTON ROAD CEMETERY (Grade II Listed)9.10 miles
KINGMOOR SIDINGS9.99 miles
KINGMOOR SOUTH10.35 miles
BASSENTHWAITE LAKE12.39 miles
CORBY CASTLE (Grade I Listed)13.82 miles
WHINLATTER FOREST PARK14.74 miles
HUTTON-IN-THE-FOREST (Grade II Listed)14.89 miles
LONGTOWN RIVERSIDE14.89 miles
SANDYBECK MEADOW15.27 miles
TARN MOSS15.65 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR South End Road0.14 miles
South End Filing Station, South End Road, Cumbria, CA7 9PZ
SPAR King Street0.17 miles
40, King Street, Cumbria, CA7 9EJ
Co-op Wigton0.17 miles
Station Road, Wigton, CA7 9AF
Lidl Wigton0.28 miles
King Street, Wigton, CA7 9HG
Harrisons Stores5.39 miles
1 Main Street, Abbeytown Carlisle CA7 4RR
SPAR Cardewlees5.88 miles
Ml Richardson & Sons Spar Store, Cardewlees Service Station, Cumbria, CA5 6LG
Tesco Carlisle (Dobbies)6.47 miles
Orton Grange, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6LB
Co-op Carlisle7.08 miles
Carlisle, Dalston, CA5 7QS
SPAR Aspatira7.67 miles
16 - 16a, Queen Street, Cumbria, CA7 3AR
Co-op Wigton7.87 miles
Aspatria, CA7 3AA
SPAR Hutton Way8.48 miles
12, Hutton Way, Cumbria, CA2 7TH
Foreways Post Office8.72 miles
123 Newlaithes Avenue, Carlisle CA2 6PP
SPAR Euro Garage Wigton Road8.75 miles
Moreton Service Station, 200 Wigton Road, Cumbria, CA2 6JS
Co-op Carlisle8.76 miles
Morton, CA2 6PD
Orton Road Convenience Store8.83 miles
166 Orton Road, Morton West, Carlise Cumbria CA2 7HD
SPAR Newtown Road9.42 miles
63-69, Newtown Road, Cumbria, CA2 7JB
Transport
Bus Stop
Proctors Square (N)0.05 miles
Proctors Square (S)0.05 miles
Market Hill (N)0.09 miles
Medical Centre (N)0.17 miles
Medical Centre (S)0.17 miles
Garth (SW)0.18 miles
Christies Newsagents (SW)0.19 miles
Throstles Nest (NE)0.19 miles
Nelson Tomlinson School (E)0.24 miles
Burnfoot Bridge (E)0.27 miles
Lidl (NW)0.27 miles
Brackenlands (W)0.33 miles
Sandale (N)0.37 miles
Park Road (W)0.38 miles
Brindlefield (S)0.40 miles
Scholars Green (E)0.41 miles
Ferry Port
Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing15.74 miles
Keswick Ferry Landing15.79 miles
Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing16.71 miles
Low Brandelhow Derwentwater Ferry Landing17.06 miles
Ashness Gate Derwentwater Ferry Landing17.28 miles
High Brandelhow Ferry Landing17.65 miles
Lodore Falls Derwentwater Ferry Landing17.99 miles
Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing19.80 miles
Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing21.04 miles
Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing21.13 miles
Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing28.97 miles
Brockhole Ferry Landing30.38 miles
Monk Coniston Ferry Landing31.46 miles
Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) Ferry Landing31.73 miles
Coniston Ferry Landing31.95 miles
Brantwood (Coniston) Ferry Landing32.71 miles
Railway Station
Wigton Rail Station0.46 miles
Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station6.98 miles
Aspatria Rail Station8.17 miles
Carlisle Rail Station10.15 miles
Annan Rail Station11.84 miles
Gretna Green Rail Station12.86 miles
Wetheral Rail Station13.70 miles
Maryport Rail Station15.40 miles
Armathwaite Rail Station15.46 miles
Flimby Rail Station17.09 miles
Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station18.86 miles
Penrith North Lakes Rail Station19.48 miles
Brampton (Cumbria) Rail Station19.66 miles
Workington Rail Station20.11 miles
Langwathby Rail Station21.68 miles
Harrington Rail Station21.72 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (CA7 9P*)
Number of Properties in Catchment140
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
12, MOUNT PLEASANT GARDENS

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9QF		£200,000
2026-03-30
semidetached
freehold
52, ST CUTHBERTS CLOSE

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9GQ		£235,000
2026-03-27
detached
freehold
13, THURSTON DRIVE

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9EN		£210,000
2026-03-23
semidetached
freehold
51, SPRINGFIELDS

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9JT		£188,000
2026-03-20
detached
freehold
7, MEETINGHOUSE LANE

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9ED		£52,000
2026-03-12
terraced
freehold
45, STATION ROAD

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9AD		£108,000
2026-02-27
flatmaisonette
freehold
38, GEORGE STREET

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9PN		£70,000
2026-02-16
terraced
freehold
86, SPRINGFIELDS

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9JS		£220,000
2026-02-06
semidetached
freehold
WIZABANK STUBB BRIDGE

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 8PP		£465,000
2026-02-06
detached
freehold
13, PARK ROAD

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9RA		£255,000
2026-01-30
detached
freehold
8, PROCTORS ROW

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9PF		£108,000
2026-01-30
terraced
freehold
1, LOWMOOR ROAD

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9QR		£200,000
2026-01-16
semidetached
freehold
93, SPRINGFIELDS

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9JT		£230,000
2026-01-16
detached
freehold
SALLY HOUSE, LOWMOOR WALK

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9SL		£256,495
2025-12-15
detached (New)
freehold
5, KIRKLAND FOLD

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9LL		£207,000
2025-12-15
detached
freehold
53, BRINDLEFIELD

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9LY		£140,000
2025-12-12
terraced
freehold
3, WOOLNER BROOK

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9EG		£253,000
2025-12-11
semidetached
freehold
1, WOOLNER BROOK

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9EG		£238,000
2025-12-09
semidetached
freehold
20, CROFT COURT

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9NH		£117,000
2025-12-05
terraced
freehold
34, UNION STREET

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9NT		£115,130
2025-11-27
terraced
freehold
25, CROFT COURT

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9NH		£95,000
2025-11-14
terraced
freehold
13, KIRKLAND ROAD

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9JB		£125,000
2025-11-14
terraced
freehold
STEDMAN HOUSE, LOWMOOR WALK

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9SL		£256,495
2025-11-07
detached (New)
freehold
3, LOWMOOR WALK

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9SL		£180,000
2025-10-30
semidetached (New)
freehold
KEVEAN COURT (1), STATION ROAD

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9BQ		£32,000
2025-10-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
38, HIGHMOOR

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9LS		£140,000
2025-10-20
semidetached
freehold
20, CHIMES BANK

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9SS		£180,495
2025-10-15
semidetached (New)
freehold
3, CHIMES BANK

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9SS		£232,745
2025-09-30
detached (New)
freehold
10, CHIMES BANK

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9SS		£205,195
2025-09-26
detached (New)
freehold
12, CHIMES BANK

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9SS		£170,995
2025-09-23
semidetached (New)
freehold
58, SPRINGFIELDS

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9JS		£260,000
2025-09-22
semidetached
freehold
21, CHIMES BANK

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9SS		£208,995
2025-08-08
detached (New)
freehold
39, KIRKLAND FOLD

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9LL		£175,000
2025-08-08
semidetached
freehold
32, CHIMES BANK

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9SS		£194,745
2025-07-31
semidetached (New)
freehold
5, HIGHMOOR

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9LQ		£115,000
2025-07-04
semidetached
freehold
28, CHIMES BANK

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9SS		£213,745
2025-06-30
detached (New)
freehold
16, CHIMES BANK

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9SS		£126,400
2025-06-30
semidetached (New)
freehold
5, CAMPANA CLOSE

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9SP		£213,745
2025-06-27
detached (New)
freehold
22, CHIMES BANK

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9SS		£180,495
2025-06-27
semidetached (New)
freehold
30, CHIMES BANK

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9SS		£189,995
2025-06-27
semidetached (New)
freehold
26, CHIMES BANK

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9SS		£254,995
2025-06-27
detached (New)
freehold
5, BRACKENLANDS

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9JX		£119,000
2025-10-31
terraced
freehold
15, CHIMES BANK

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9SS		£156,000
2025-10-24
semidetached
freehold
7, REDMAYNE COURT

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9AQ		£60,500
2025-10-15
flatmaisonette
leasehold
2, STRAND TERRACE

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9HT		£103,000
2025-10-10
terraced
freehold
24, SPRINGFIELDS

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9JS		£155,000
2025-10-10
terraced
freehold
1, RAILWAY TERRACE

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9BL		£72,000
2025-10-09
terraced
freehold
2, ST CUTHBERTS CLOSE

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9HQ		£100,000
2025-10-05
terraced
freehold
33, BRACKENLANDS

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9JX		£145,000
2025-10-02
terraced
freehold
22, PRIMROSE BANK

WIGTON
CUMBERLAND
CA7 9JW		£220,000
2025-10-01
detached
freehold
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