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Houghton and Irthington

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About

Houghton and Irthington is a rural ward in Cumberland, located northeast of Carlisle. The area is characterised by open farmland, small villages, and scattered settlements. The River Irthing flows through the ward, shaping its landscape and providing a natural boundary. Agriculture remains a key part of the local economy, with mixed farming and livestock rearing common.

The ward includes the villages of Houghton and Irthington, along with several hamlets. Historic features like St Kentigern's Church in Houghton and remnants of Roman roads reflect the area's long history. The ward offers quiet countryside living, with limited amenities but easy access to Carlisle for services. The surrounding countryside provides walking routes and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Area overview

On average Houghton and Irthington has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 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 of residents in Houghton and Irthington is £44,076 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).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 77 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 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
Detached48£350,000
Flats1£70,000
Semi-Detached26£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

CA30FH

Carwinley Close

CA64LU

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA64QF

Brampton Old Road

CA64QQ

Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate

CA64RA

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA66BQ

Longtown & Border

CA66ER

Longtown & Border

CA82DX

Brampton & Irthing

CA64JG

Skitby Road

CA64LT

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA64NR

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA66DW

Skitby Road

CA66LD

Longtown & Border

CA66HE

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA30JJ

Brampton Old Road

CA30BF

Edderside Drive

CA39AA

Rickerby Court

CA48AP

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA48AW

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA66DY

Skitby Road

CA64LY

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA66HU

Longtown & Border

CA82EA

Brampton & Irthing

CA30LE

Tribune Drive

CA30NP

Jackson Road

CA48PF

Buffs Croft

CA66BS

Longtown & Border

CA66BT

Skitby Road

CA66DN

Denton Mill Close

CA66HB

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA30LN

Orchard Gardens

CA39BF

Rickerby Court

CA64EN

Longtown & Border

CA64JP

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA64LX

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA64PR

Dale View

CA64QS

The Garth

CA66BD

Longtown & Border

CA66EF

Longtown & Border

CA66JP

Longtown & Border

CA48AN

Manor Croft

CA64PD

Oak Drive

CA64QN

Green Lane

CA66HD

Longtown & Border

CA66HP

Longtown & Border

CA66LH

Skitby Road

CA30NG

Orchard Lane

CA64JB

Brunstock Lane

CA64LB

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA64ND

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA64PA

Anvil Close

CA64PB

Church Close

CA64QB

Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate

CA66DX

Skitby Road

CA66LG

Longtown & Border

CA82AX

Longtown Road

CA82DU

Brampton & Irthing

CA30FB

Edderside Drive

CA30NH

Oak Bank

CA30NT

Beech Grove

CA48PR

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA48QX

Little Corby Road

CA64JW

Baron Way

CA64PT

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA64QG

Brunstock Lane

CA64QZ

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA82DS

Woodleigh

CA82EB

Brampton & Irthing

CA82DY

Brampton & Irthing

CA30LW

Orchard Lane

CA48AQ

Broomy Hill

CA64EW

Longtown & Border

CA64LE

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA64PX

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA64QH

Chestnut Grove

CA64RB

Green Lane

CA66AY

Skitby Road

CA66BB

Longtown & Border

CA66EY

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA82DW

Brampton & Irthing

CA48PD

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA30FF

Carwinley Close

CA30PA

Jackson Road

CA48AF

Broomy Hill

CA48PE

Grahams Croft

CA64LJ

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA30FJ

Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate

CA30JX

Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate

CA30LB

Houghton Road

CA30LQ

Brampton Old Road

CA30LT

Drawdykes Lane

CA30NA

Orchard Lane

CA30NJ

Oak Bank

CA64JZ

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA64LS

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA64NT

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA64NZ

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA64PP

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA64PS

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA64QR

The Garth

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.