CA7 encompasses Wigton and surrounding areas in Cumbria, a rural postcode district recording a five-year price growth rate of 1.8% compound annual growth rate, substantially below the UK average. Rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation at 4.9% annually over the same period, suggesting investor interest in the lettings market despite modest house price momentum. The district scores 40.9 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the eighth percentile nationally. Classified as latent in gentrification stage, CA7 currently lacks the demographic or economic indicators typical of areas experiencing active urban renewal or concentrated capital inflow. Market dynamics here reflect broader rural challenges in northern England, where rental demand has provided more consistent returns than property sales values.
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- 1Property prices up 0.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.9% per year
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What's changing in Wigton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 2.8 points this month to 38/100, driven mainly by safety.
Wigton (CA7) common questions
Is Wigton up and coming?
Wigton (CA7) has a trajectory score of 38/100 (Average), placing it in the top 97% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 10.7 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Wigton safe?
Wigton has a safety score of 38/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Wigton?
The average property price in Wigton (CA7) is £235k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Wigton?
The median monthly rent in Wigton (CA7) is £783 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Wigton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Carlisle (CA5), Cockermouth (CA13), Keswick (CA12), Maryport (CA15), Carlisle (CA2). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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