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Dalston and Burgh

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About

Dalston and Burgh ward encompasses a largely rural portion of the Carlisle City Council area in northern Cumbria. The landscape is dominated by agricultural land and the meandering course of the River Caldew, which flows north towards Carlisle. The ward includes the main village of Dalston, which functions as a significant local service centre with schools and shops for the surrounding farmland. The area's economy has long been connected to agriculture and local commerce.

The settlement pattern is one of scattered farms and smaller hamlets, like Buckabank, set within the flat river valley. The historic Dalston Railway Station, situated on the scenic Cumbrian Coast Line, provides a direct transport link. The ward's western boundary is marked by the M6 motorway, a major transport route through the region. This creates a distinct contrast between the quiet, working countryside and the constant movement of national traffic just beyond its edge.

Area overview

On average Dalston and Burgh has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 4.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dalston and Burgh is £45,259 per year. The median sale price in Dalston and Burgh is £268,975 (around £224 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £188,250 and £370,000. There are 6 schools in Dalston and Burgh: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Dalston and Burgh is home to around 7,801 people, with a population density of about 65.6 per km².

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Dalston and Burgh Population

7,801

Population density

65.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

13.2(-65%)

Criminal damage and arson

2.69(-70%)

Public order

2.31(-77%)

Other theft

1.92(-71%)

Vehicle crime

1.41(-76%)

North West average

Demographics

British

7,489

95.98%

Other White

1.17%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.38%

Chinese

0.37%

White and Black African (mixed)

0.35%

Total population: 7,803

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,245

35.32%

Level 3 (A level)

1,226

19.29%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

929

14.61%

No qualifications

864

13.59%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

525

8.26%

Total 16+ residents: 6,357

Housing

Owns outright

1,490

45.3%

Owns with a mortgage

1,237

37.61%

Private landlord or letting agency

285

8.67%

Other social rented

145

4.41%

Other forms of private rent

2.89%

Total households: 3,289

Property prices in Dalston and Burgh

Median price: £268,975

Price per sq ft: £224

Sales (last 12 months): 116

Typical range (middle 50%): £188K – £370K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £268,975 (about £224 per square foot) in Dalston and Burgh area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,210 up to £730,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dalston and Burgh over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	62	£341,000	£259	£206,000	£277,625	£427,500	£622,500
Semi-Detached	29	£190,000	£201	£122,500	£163,000	£250,000	£373,000
Terraced	23	£176,000	£196	£91,100	£141,750	£219,500	£289,000
Flats	2	£107,300	£161	£91,370	£98,450	£116,150	£123,230

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dalston and Burgh

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dalston and Burgh.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£227,498	£125,000	£136,748	£177,250
2017	£226,995	£129,950	£182,750	£148,748
2018	£233,498	£70,000	£148,000	£130,995
2019	£272,500	£118,500	£170,000	£145,000
2020	£280,000	£135,000	£171,500	£131,000
2021	£235,000	£90,000	£167,000	£135,995
2022	£295,000	£152,500	£170,995	£152,500
2023	£298,000	£98,000	£191,500	£149,000
2024	£340,250	£159,000	£199,995	£161,000
2025	£341,000	£140,000	£191,498	£167,475
2026	£334,000	£125,000	£178,500	£185,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dalston and Burgh.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£188	£170	£173	£167
2017	£184	£180	£176	£170
2018	£184	—	£167	£167
2019	£183	£145	£176	£161
2020	£195	£187	£175	£146
2021	£210	£141	£184	£171
2022	£228	£201	£198	£175
2023	£223	£192	£209	£190
2024	£240	—	£215	£188
2025	£261	£194	£224	£189
2026	£262	£173	£190	£218

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district.

Band A£1,674

Band B£1,953

Band C£2,232

Band D£2,511

Band E£3,069

Band F£3,627

Band G£4,186

Band H£5,023

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Dalston and Burgh ward.

Local councillors

Trevor Allison

Dalston and Burgh - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Dalston and Burgh

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dalston and Burgh

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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