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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 59 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
59
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
32.24(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.87(-24%)
Other theft
5.91(-10%)
Public order
5.72(-44%)
Drugs
3.43(-12%)
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 76 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Houghton and Irthington area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £740,000.

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
Detached42£365,000
Flats2£115,000
Semi-Detached26£223,750
Terraced6£203,750

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

CA66DX

Skitby Road

CA64NE

Little Corby Road

CA30FB

Edderside Drive

CA66LH

Skitby Road

CA64LY

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QW

The Row

CA66BT

Skitby Road

CA64LX

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QG

Brunstock Lane

CA64JW

Baron Way

CA66ES

Houghton and Irthington

CA48PF

Buffs Croft

CA30NG

The Green

CA30NX

Jackson Road

CA30NP

Jackson Road

CA30LS

Gladwin Drive

CA30LX

Eagle Way

CA64LZ

Elm Terrace

CA30JL

Centurions Walk

CA48AF

Broomy Hill

CA66LB

Skitby Road

CA30JT

Houghton and Irthington

CA66HT

Skitby Road

CA66LG

Houghton and Irthington

CA66DS

Skitby Road

CA64NX

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QS

The Garth

CA66LA

Skitby Road

CA66AF

Alstonby Court

CA48QU

Irthing View

CA64PB

Church Close

CA64PA

Anvil Close

CA39AA

Rickerby Mews

CA64JN

Houghton and Irthington

CA64LU

Houghton and Irthington

CA30JN

Brampton Old Road

CA66AU

Beechtree Court

CA66BY

The Terrace

CA66JW

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QB

Houghton and Irthington

CA66BG

Houghton and Irthington

CA48QX

Little Corby Road

CA66NJ

Houghton and Irthington

CA82AY

Houghton and Irthington

CA64PS

Houghton and Irthington

CA64EL

Houghton and Irthington

CA66NH

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QR

Mitre Cottages

CA66ET

Houghton and Irthington

CA30JP

Houghton and Irthington

CA64NL

Fox Hills

CA30NW

Jackson Road

CA30FE

Kelbarrow Road

CA30FG

Garsdale Drive

CA82DX

Houghton and Irthington

CA30LW

The Green

CA64NJ

Houghton and Irthington

CA30JS

Houghton and Irthington

CA66BH

Ryehill Park

CA66HP

Solway View

CA30NU

Beech Grove

CA48AJ

Rosegate

CA64QL

Birky Lane

CA82DH

Fosse Way

CA64PH

Houghton and Irthington

CA82DJ

Whitehouse

CA30NT

Green Lane

CA30FF

Hailforth Road

CA48PA

Warwick Farm

CA64NT

Houghton and Irthington

CA64LH

Oakland View

CA30FJ

Edderside Grove

CA66HX

Houghton and Irthington

CA66NQ

Houghton and Irthington

CA30LZ

Orchard Lane

CA66EE

Houghton and Irthington

CA30NA

South Croft

CA64LD

Houghton and Irthington

CA66EF

Houghton and Irthington

CA30FH

Carwinley Close

CA66DN

Denton Mill Close

CA64QF

Brampton Old Road

CA30NJ

Oak Bank

CA66DB

Houghton and Irthington

CA66EA

Houghton and Irthington

CA64DY

Houghton and Irthington

CA48AH

Arch Cottage

CA66HW

Houghton and Irthington

CA64LE

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QT

Primrose Bank

CA66EH

Houghton and Irthington

CA66DG

Houghton and Irthington

CA66HF

Houghton and Irthington

CA64NN

Houghton and Irthington

CA82AZ

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QA

Wellfield Cottages

CA64RT

The Orchard

CA64JH

Houghton and Irthington

CA48AN

Manor Croft

CA64NS

Houghton and Irthington

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.