B+
Liveable Score

Very Good Area

C+

Outdoor Spaces

B

Amenities

B

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilCumberland
Crime Rate
Average for a North West village
65% below the national average.
Demographics
🏠 Homeowner Families
Interactive liveability map of Whicham showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Whicham boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
A
A+

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Limited
Play SpacePlay Space
Adequate
Golf CourseGolf Course
Limited
Public ParkPublic Park
Limited
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Ample
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Limited
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Limited

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Adequate
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Limited
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Limited
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Limited
TakeawaysTakeaways
Limited

Transport Links

train
Silecroft
Train
train
Millom
Train

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
St James' Catholic Primary School
Good
Millom School
Good
Haverigg Primary School
Good
Black Combe Junior School

Whicham House Prices

The average house price in Whicham is £138,500, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Whicham house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Whicham graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£138,500

Detached house prices

£307,500

Semi-detached house prices

£169,500

Terraced house prices

£110,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whicham a nice place to live?

Yes, Whicham is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Cumbria. It particularly appeals to homeowner families.

How safe is Whicham?

Whicham has an average crime rate for a North West village, with around 26 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 65% below the national average, and 60% below the Cumbria average. The comparison is stabilised for a small population. Most incidents are concentrated around a single location.

What are the demographics of Whicham?

The majority of residents in Whicham identify as White (British) (99%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (98%). The most common religion is Christian (64%).