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Guide Price£550,000

Jubilee Gardens, Bigrigg, CA22

Land size
1.85 acres

Key Features

  • Development Site
  • 0.75 Hectares or thereabouts
  • For Sale by Private Treaty
  • For Sale as a Whole
  • Land now allocated in the Cumberland Council Local Plan

Description

Introduction

The development land at Bigrigg represents an opportunity to continue with the second phase of development following completion of the first phase in 1999/2000. The right of access serving the land now allocated for housing within the Cumberland Local Plan, links off the A595 via the existing driveway to the Jubilee Gardens development.

The site is an excellent location with utilities close by and in an area where demand for new build residential property continues to be strong.

Directions

From Whitehaven, travel out of town via Inkeman Terrace, turning right at the traffic lights onto the A595. Travel south for approximately 3.5 miles into the village of Bigrigg. Carry on past the Texaco fuel station and take the first right after the traffic lights into Jubilee Gardens. Travel straight ahead, through Jubilee Gardens and the land can be found at the end of the road.

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Location

The popular village of Bigrigg is located on the A595 approximately 3.5 miles from Whitehaven and 1 mile from Egremont, both of which offer a wide range of amenities including shops, schools and leisure facilities.

The Lake District is England's largest National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site is within easy reach, as too are many other attractions on the west coast, such as the beaches at Seascale and St Bees, nearby Muncaster Castle as well as 'La'al Ratty' at Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.

Access

The site which will be accessed via the adjacent Jubilee Gardens development via rights retained by the Vendor.

Services

Any Buyer(s) should satisfy themselves as to the availability of the services.

Planning

The site which measures approximately 0.74 hectares and the extent of the site is clearly marked on the site plan, included within these sale particulars.

The land is now allocated for housing within the Cumberland Council Local Plan.

The site has also been assessed as part of the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) and is considered to be developable.

This site which will be accessed via the adjacent Jubilee Gardens development is anticipated to be suitable for around 19 - 20 dwellings. The Cumberland Council Local Plan requires provision of 10% Affordable Housing on sites of 11 or more dwellings.

Planning Advice  

Should you require any further discussion regarding the planning potential or submissions, PFK Rural will be able to help and can be contacted on or for the attention of Simon Blacker.

Professional Fees

PFK's fees are to be paid by the purchaser at a rate of 2.5% plus VAT of the final sale price at the point of completion.

GENERAL REMARKS, RESERVATIONS & STIPULATIONS

Method of Sale

The land at Jubilee Gardens, Bigrigg, Egremont is offered for sale by Private Treaty as a whole.

The Vendor and sole selling agents reserve the right to alter or divide the property or to withdraw or exclude any of the property at any time.

The Vendor reserves the right to vary any of the terms and conditions of sale or to change the method of sale without notice. For this reason, we recommend likely Purchaser(s) should register their interest with the selling agents as soon as possible, in order that they are kept abreast of any changes to the marketing of the land.

Money Laundering Obligations

As part of the Money Laundering Regulations relating to property transactions the selling agents are obliged to carry out Customer Due Diligence checks on any Purchaser(s) prior to a transaction being completed.

Tenure

The land is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon the date of completion.

Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants & Rights of Way

The property is sold subject to all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations and easements, quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, and water, gas and other pipes, whether or not referred to in these particulars.

Any Purchaser will have satisfied themselves as to the nature of such restrictions and are advised to contact the Vendor’s Solicitors for details: 

Milburns Solicitors, Oxford House, 21-23 Oxford Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2AL. Tel: . Mr Peter Marrs acting.

Boundaries

As far as the Vendor is aware the responsibility of the boundaries are shown on the sale plan by inward facing 'T' marks. When no 'T' mark is shown no further information is available.

Plans & Schedule of Areas

The plans attached to these sale particulars are based on Ordnance Survey National Grid and are for reference only. Any prospective Purchaser(s) will have deemed to have satisfied themselves of the land and schedule.

Fixture & Fittings

All the fixtures and fittings referred to in these sale particulars will be included in the sale, unless stated otherwise.

Measurements

Measurements are approximate and must not be relied upon.

Health & Safety

Given the potential hazards of agricultural land, we request that you take as much care as possible when making your inspection of the property for your own personal safety. Please also respect any livestock on the property and do not cause  disturbance to them. Please also ensure that you do not block any third-party property or public highway when inspecting the land.

Viewing & Further Information

Viewing of the land at Jubilee Gardens, Bigrigg is permitted during any daylight hour provided a copy of these particulars is to hand. Please do not obstruct any gateways or the public highway whilst viewing the land. Please do not disturb any livestock grazing the land and all viewings are to be undertaken on foot.

For all other queries, please contact Andrew Green for further information by telephone on or by email:    

Authorities

Cumberland Council, Whitehaven Customer Services Centre, The Market Hall, Market Place, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7JG. Tel:

United Utilities, Dawson House, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LW. Tel :

General Reservations

The right is reserved to the Vendor(s) to amend, alter and incorporate fresh provisions as appropriate in respect of the above matters.

Second Edition: November 2025 | First Edition: October 2021 | Particulars Prepared: October 2021 | Photographs Taken: October 2021

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 132 Development Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).

This Property£297,297 / acre
Development Land Average (1+ acres) £367,494 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Moor Row Community Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    72
    Type
    Community school
  • Orgill Primary School1.4 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    228
    Type
    Community school
  • St Bridget's Catholic Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    198
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • St Patrick's Catholic Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    271
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Bookwell Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    194
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • West Lakes Academy1.4 milesOfsted: Inadequate *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,017
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Whitehaven Academy2.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    859
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • St Benedict's Catholic High School2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    990
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Energy Coast UTC7.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    14 to 19
    Pupils
    383
    Type
    University technical college
  • St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington9.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    539
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - Bigrigg, Bigrigg246 metres
Heron Egremont, Egremont1.6 miles
Co-op Cleator Moor, Cleator Moor1.6 miles

GP surgery

Fellview Healthcare1.5 miles

Pharmacy

Boots1.5 miles

Hospital

West Cumberland Hospital2 miles

Green space

Playing Field114 metres

Walking trail

Coast to Coast0.7 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

St Bees Rail Station2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Centre70 metres

Typical drive times

Egremont4 min · 1.9 miles
Whitehaven8 min · 4 miles
Workington19 min · 12 miles
Cleator Moor6 min · 2.4 miles
Carlisle (city)1 hr · 42 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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