Low Brigham Brigham, Cumberland
16 addresses across 1 postcode (CA12), about 20 m long. USRN 304312.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2012 the median was £285,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 6).
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Cumberland costs £2,511 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Aspatria, about 21.8 km (14 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 200 m away, and The Town's Field (7.8 hectares) is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 87 to 90 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Castlehead Medical Centre, about 810 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £219,500 | £199,000 | £240,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 2012 | 2 CA12 4JN | Terraced | £285,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2008 | 4 CA12 4JN | Terraced | £240,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2008 | 4 CA12 4JN | Terraced | £199,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2006 | 2 CA12 4JN | Terraced | £245,000 | |
| 12 Nov 1996 | 3 CA12 4JN | Terraced | £72,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 45 m². Most common: Flat (6); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1900-1929 (4); 1967-1975 (2); before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (6).
Council tax
What each band costs in Cumberland in 2026-27: Band D £2,511 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,674 | £1,953 | £2,232 | £2,511 | £3,069 | £3,627 | £4,186 | £5,023 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (35% of about 1,130 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Keswick Convention Centre: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (310 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 87 m and 90 m above sea level (89 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA12 4JN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Aspatria 32,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 21.8 km (14 miles) |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fire Station Keswick | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station (K) Keswick | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Keswick Ferry Landing | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Central Carpark Keswick GeniePoint | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 104 km (65 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castlehead Medical Centre | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brundholme Dental Practice LTD. | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Keswick Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Allerdale Police | 17.3 km (11 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,350 m² | 200 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | The Town's Field 7.8 ha | 340 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,410 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lower Fitz Park 11 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John, a listed building (Grade II*), 760 m (0.5 miles) south-west. 42 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| The Moot Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 760 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Greta House | Listed building, Grade I | 830 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Castlerigg stone circle and two bowl barrows | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sheepclose Plantation | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Castlehead Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Latrigg | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Isthmus Bay | Bay | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Derwent Water | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| St John's in the Vale | Valley | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 16 |
7 of the street's 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cumberland: see them on the Cumberland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 170 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Keswick School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton House CA12 4JW | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 50 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Spar (Derwent Service Station) CA12 4JP | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Relish CA12 4LF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2019 |
| Millfield Residential Home CA12 4HB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| The Twa Dogs Inn CA12 4JU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Cragside Guest House CA12 4HX | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 290 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2018 |
| Hall Garth CA12 4HX | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 290 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2018 |
| Babbling Brook Guest House CA12 4HU | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 330 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2020 |
| Winchester House CA12 4HT | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 370 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2019 |
| Keswick Bowling Club CA12 4NF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2018 |
| Keswick Cricket Club CA12 4NF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2018 |
| Cragwood CA12 4HT | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Salisbury Guesthouse CA12 4HT | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Cafe West Keswick CA12 4NF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Rivendell Guest House CA12 4EN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Brackenrigg Drive (4); On or near Penrith Road (3); On or near Brundholme Gardens (2); On or near A5271 (2); On or near Trinity Way (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 44% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 50% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 42% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 33% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CA12 4JN: 16 addresses of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Penrith Road · Windebrowe Avenue · Millfield Gardens · Brundholme Gardens · Brigham Row · Netherfield · Skiddaw Street · Blencathra Street · Lydias Cottages · Catherine Cottages · Rose Terrace · Brundholme Road
All the streets in CA12 and across Cumberland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.