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About Westward

Westward is a quaint village and civil parish situated in Cumbria, England, with a population that grew from 814 in 2001 to 838 by 2011. Nestled on the south bank of the Wiza Beck, it lies approximately 3.3 miles south of Wigton and is part of the Cumberland district. This small community may present various planning opportunities for those looking to develop or invest in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 816 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Allerdale district.

Property prices in Westward show an average sale price of £205,290, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Westward a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Westward has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westward planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Westward, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.