House prices in Cumberland
The median price paid for a home in Cumberland was £169,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 3,830 sales. House prices in Cumberland did not change 0.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 13.4% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Cumberland was 21% lower than the median for North West (£213,500). The average private rent in Cumberland was £681 a month in August 2026, 7.1% up on a year earlier (ONS). Cumberland had 7.4 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Cumberland stands out
- Cumberland has the 11th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £681 a month in August 2026.
- Cumberland has the 17th most home sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: 1.25 per 100 people in the 12 months to September 2026.
- Cumberland has the 24th lowest median house price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: £169,000 in the 12 months to September 2026.
House prices in Cumberland
The median price paid in Cumberland was £169,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 3,830 sales, or £1,957 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £307,000 | 921 | £2,621 | +2.3% | +15.8% | £370,000 |
| Semi-detached | £175,000 | 1,233 | £2,113 | +0.0% | +20.7% | £235,000 |
| Terraced | £123,750 | 1,460 | £1,432 | +5.8% | +25.5% | £159,000 |
| Flats | £100,500 | 216 | £1,582 | +0.5% | +11.7% | £140,000 |
Compared with North West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | £169,000 | 0.0% | +13.4% | £1,957 | +1.8% |
| North West | £213,500 | +1.4% | +17.3% | £2,591 | +0.9% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Cumberland sold for a median £1,957 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 24% lower than the figure for North West (£2,591).
Cumberland has the 24th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 6th lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Its 0.0% change over the year is the 107th smallest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 18th biggest rise of 35 local authorities in North West.
Rents in Cumberland
The average private rent in Cumberland was £681 a month in August 2026, 7.1% up on a year earlier. Rents in Cumberland are 36.5% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Cumberland has the 11th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 4th lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
How many homes sell in Cumberland
3,514 homes were sold in Cumberland in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.25 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Cumberland were 6.6% up on the year before and 26.8% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 17th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 4th most of 35 local authorities in North West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Cumberland
The police recorded 20,760 crimes in Cumberland in the 12 months to August 2026, 7.4 for every 100 people living or working there.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.91 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.61 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.69 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.24 |
Cumberland has the 135th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 10th lowest of 25 local authorities in North West.
The figure for North West leaves out Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month. The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Cumberland
Cumberland is the 98th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 98th |
| Income | 158th |
| Employment | 107th |
| Education and skills | 89th |
| Health | 67th |
| Crime | 155th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 126th |
| Living environment | 94th |
Broadband and mobile in Cumberland
84.8% of premises in Cumberland can get gigabit broadband and 96.7% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 83.5% can get full fibre, and 1.5% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 108th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
82.2% of premises in Cumberland get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Cumberland
In the year ending June 2025, 9,516 people moved to Cumberland from elsewhere in the UK and 6,851 moved away, a net gain of 2,665 (9.5 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Westmorland and Furness 1,086
- Scotland 879
- Newcastle upon Tyne 281
Most moved out to
- Westmorland and Furness 782
- Scotland 587
- Newcastle upon Tyne 319
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Cumberland
How much does a house cost in Cumberland?
The median price paid for a home in Cumberland was £169,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £307,000; semi-detached £175,000; terraced £123,750; flats £100,500.
Are house prices in Cumberland going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Cumberland did not change 0.0%, and over five years it rose 13.4%. Across North West prices rose 1.4% over the same year.
How much is rent in Cumberland?
The average private rent in Cumberland was £681 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £508; 2 bed £643; 3 bed £785; 4+ bed £1,093.
Is Cumberland a safe place to live?
Cumberland had 7.4 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 135th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for North West was 8.4. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Cumberland?
83.5% of premises in Cumberland can get full fibre and 84.8% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Westmorland and Furness 49 km
- Lancaster 79 km
- Wyre 93 km
- County Durham 94 km
- Blackpool 97 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.