Proctor's Row Wigton, Cumberland
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (CA7), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 300371.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3, E: 3, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 A; Band D in Cumberland costs £2,511 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 69% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 27 to 33 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wigton Group Medical Practice, about 350 m away.
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 106 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 96 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (6); House, end-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (5); 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (2).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (65% of about 1,410 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Wigton (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 2-11, PROCTOR'S ROW, grade II
- 46, 48 AND 50, HIGH STREET, grade II
- KILDARE HOTEL, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Brookside Works, Brookside, Wigton: up to 10 homes, permissioned (140 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA7 9PF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| CA7 9RG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 27 m and 33 m above sea level (32 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA7 9PF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CA7 9RG | 100% | 69% | 69% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wigton 65,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Dalston (Cumbria) 57,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.3 km (7 miles) | |
| Aspatria 32,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.2 km (8.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Christies Newsagents Wigton | 260 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Co-op Wigton Car Park | 370 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 97.2 km (60 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wigton Group Medical Practice | 350 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 190 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest North Lakeland Dental | 50 m |
| Hospital | Wigton Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Cumbria Police - Carlisle Shadygrove Road Police Station | 14.5 km (9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Wigton Cashzone | 390 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Area 410 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,970 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 40 m. 47 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 40 m |
| Old Carlisle (Olerica) fort and civil settlement | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Settlement S of Gerrard House | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Swinegate Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Springs Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Cunningarth Plantation | Wood | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Speetgill Wood | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
| Martin Tarn | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north |
| Brough Hill | Hill | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 14 |
7 of the street's 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomlinson Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 80 m | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Nelson Thomlinson School | Secondary | 11–18 | 310 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wigton Nursery and Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J H & J Fox CA7 9PG | Retailers - other | 10 m | 4 Good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Cafe twelve62 CA7 9AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Urbangreen Kitchen CA7 9PA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Alternative Kebabs CA7 9NJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| The Barista CA7 9NJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| The Lion & Lamb CA7 9NJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2023 |
| CJ's Chip Shop CA7 9NJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 4 Good | 25 Sep 2024 |
| The Granary CA7 9NW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Hotel (Wigton) CA7 9NP | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 180 m | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Berry's Bakery (Wigton) CA7 9DT | Manufacturers/packers | 180 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Yummiez Wigton CA7 9DT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Wigton Post Office CA7 9DT | Retailers - other | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| John Crouch CA7 9PP | Other catering premises | 190 m | Exempt | |
| Gina's Plaice CA7 9DT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| R J Harrison, Butcher CA7 9DT | Retailers - other | 200 m | 4 Good | 30 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Market Place (14); On or near Wheatsheaf Lane (12); On or near Half Moon Lane (12); On or near Water Street (10); On or near Laurel Terrace (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 23% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 2 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
- Food hygiene ratings Caspian Fine Food (takeaway/sandwich shop, CA7 9DY) re-inspected, still 2 Improvement necessary (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Proctor's Square · Hospital Cottages · Church Street · Proctor's Square · Proctors Square · Half Moon Lane · Laurel Terrace · High Street · Woolner Brook · Tannery Court · Croft Court · Straits
All the streets in CA7 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.