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Sub-area · Wigton & Silloth · Cumberland · North West

Living in Allerdale 001D

Part of Wigton & Silloth · 1,465 residents

Allerdale 001D is a sub-area in Wigton & Silloth, Cumberland that skews 65+ and owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £659 a month, up 7.3% on the year, with council tax in band B adding roughly £209/mo. Safety ranks in the bottom half of UK sub-areas (74th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£659+7.3%
vs last year
Liveability
98/100
Composite score
Safety
85/100
Higher is safer
Transport
51/100
Transit + walk
Schools
41/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1813%
18–3416%
35–4913%
50–6425%
65+33%
Population1,465
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied76%
Private rent8%
Social rent16%
Flats2%
Terraced8%
Semi-detached53%
Detached36%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person35%Couple with children14%Lone parent5%Other1%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 1.60
White99%Asian0%Black0%Mixed0%Other0%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian68%Muslim0%No religion26%Other0%
Country of birth
Born in UK99%
Born outside UK1%
General health (self-reported)
Good76%Fair16%Bad8%
Disability prevalence22%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above22%
Apprenticeship8%
No qualifications26%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Allerdale 001D?

Allerdale 001D sits inside Wigton & Silloth, part of the wider Cumberland council area in North West. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

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Who is Allerdale 001D for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Allerdale 001D?
The median monthly rent across Allerdale 001D is £659.
How safe is Allerdale 001D?
Allerdale 001D has a safety score of 85/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Allerdale 001D?
Transport score: 51/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Allerdale 001D part of?
Allerdale 001D sits inside the Wigton & Silloth neighbourhood, in Cumberland, North West.