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Houghton and Irthington

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About

Houghton and Irthington ward is a predominantly rural area in the north of Cumberland, situated between the River Irthing and the course of Hadrian's Wall. The landscape consists of farmland, scattered settlements, and areas of woodland. The ward includes the villages of Houghton and Irthington, along with smaller hamlets like Fenton and Coombe. Agriculture remains a significant part of the local economy, shaping the open fields and hedgerows that characterise much of the area.

The historical presence of the Roman frontier is felt here, with the Vallum earthwork and several Roman camps located within its boundaries, embedded in the agricultural land. The ward is crossed by several minor roads connecting the villages to Carlisle. Community life centres on local institutions like village halls and parish churches. The area offers views towards the northern Pennines, under wide, often changeable skies typical of this part of northern England.

Area overview

On average Houghton and Irthington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Houghton and Irthington is £44,538 per year. There are 4 schools in Houghton and Irthington: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Houghton and Irthington is home to around 5,242 people, with a population density of about 34.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Houghton and Irthington Population
5,242
Population density
34.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.9(-28%)
Other theft
6.49(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.1(-32%)
Public order
4.96(-51%)
Drugs
3.62(-4%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,007
95.55%
Other White
83
1.58%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
28
0.53%
Indian
27
0.52%
African
20
0.38%
Total population: 5,240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,525
34.62%
Level 3 (A level)
770
17.48%
No qualifications
635
14.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
621
14.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
388
8.81%
Total 16+ residents: 4,405

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,199
52.56%
Owns with a mortgage
736
32.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
229
10.04%
Other forms of private rent
60
2.63%
Other social rented
39
1.71%
Total households: 2,281

Property prices in Houghton and Irthington

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 in Houghton and Irthington area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Houghton and Irthington in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Houghton and Irthington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£395,000
Flats1£70,000
Semi-Detached24£220,098
Terraced2£248,000

10 years median price trend in Houghton and Irthington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Houghton and Irthington.

All postcodes in Houghton and Irthington

CA64NU

Houghton and Irthington

CA30LR

Beech Grove Gardens

CA48RA

Little Corby Road

CA30FH

Carwinley Close

CA64QQ

Houghton and Irthington

CA64LU

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QF

Brampton Old Road

CA64RA

Houghton and Irthington

CA66BQ

Houghton and Irthington

CA66ER

The Mount

CA82DX

Houghton and Irthington

CA64JG

Knells Farm Cottages

CA64LT

Houghton and Irthington

CA66LD

Houghton and Irthington

CA30BF

Edderside Drive

CA30JJ

Hadrians Gardens

CA48AP

Holmegate Cottages

CA48AW

Houghton and Irthington

CA64LY

Houghton and Irthington

CA66DY

Skitby Road

CA66HE

Houghton and Irthington

CA82EA

Houghton and Irthington

CA64NR

Irthing Court

CA66DW

Skitby Road

CA39AA

Rickerby Mews

CA66HU

Houghton and Irthington

CA30LE

Tribune Drive

CA48PF

Buffs Croft

CA66BT

Skitby Road

CA66DN

Denton Mill Close

CA66HB

Houghton and Irthington

CA30NP

Jackson Road

CA66BS

Houghton and Irthington

CA39BF

Rickerby Court

CA64EN

Houghton and Irthington

CA64JP

Houghton and Irthington

CA64LX

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QS

The Garth

CA66EF

Houghton and Irthington

CA66JP

Houghton and Irthington

CA30LN

The Green

CA64PR

Dale View

CA66BD

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QN

Green Lane

CA48AN

Manor Croft

CA64PD

Oak Drive

CA66HD

Houghton and Irthington

CA66HP

Solway View

CA66LH

Skitby Road

CA30NG

The Green

CA64PA

Anvil Close

CA66DX

Skitby Road

CA66LG

Houghton and Irthington

CA82AX

Longtown Road

CA64JB

Brunstock Lane

CA64LB

Houghton and Irthington

CA64ND

Houghton and Irthington

CA64PB

Church Close

CA64QB

Houghton and Irthington

CA82DU

Houghton and Irthington

CA82DS

Woodleigh

CA82EB

Houghton and Irthington

CA30FB

Edderside Drive

CA30NH

Oakbank

CA30NT

Green Lane

CA48PR

Tithebarn Hill

CA48QX

Little Corby Road

CA64JW

Baron Way

CA64PT

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QG

Brunstock Lane

CA64QZ

Houghton and Irthington

CA64EW

Houghton and Irthington

CA64LE

Houghton and Irthington

CA66BB

Houghton and Irthington

CA30LW

The Green

CA48AQ

Broomy Hill

CA64PX

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QH

Chestnut Grove

CA64RB

Eden Mews

CA66AY

Skitby Road

CA66EY

Houghton and Irthington

CA82DW

Houghton and Irthington

CA82DY

Houghton and Irthington

CA48PD

Bank Top Cottages

CA30FF

Hailforth Road

CA30PA

Jackson Road

CA48AF

Broomy Hill

CA48PE

Grahams Croft

CA64LJ

Houghton and Irthington

CA30FJ

Edderside Grove

CA30JX

Tarraby Mews

CA30LT

Drawdykes Lane

CA30NA

South Croft

CA30NJ

Oak Bank

CA64JZ

Houghton and Irthington

CA64LS

Houghton and Irthington

CA64NZ

Aviation Way

CA64PS

Houghton and Irthington

CA66BU

Houghton and Irthington

CA66DZ

Skitby Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.