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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

CA30LB

Houghton Road

CA30LQ

Cross Close

CA64NT

Houghton and Irthington

CA64PP

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QR

Mitre Cottages

CA66HX

Houghton and Irthington

CA82DH

Fosse Way

CA82DP

Irthing View

CA64JN

Houghton and Irthington

CA64JX

Houghton and Irthington

CA64NE

Little Corby Road

CA66AU

Beechtree Court

CA66JN

Houghton and Irthington

CA64PJ

Aglionby Street

CA66EH

Houghton and Irthington

CA66JH

Skitby Road

CA30JS

Houghton and Irthington

CA30NS

Smithy Croft

CA48PG

The Old Chapel

CA64PQ

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QU

Hendersons Croft

CA30JT

Houghton and Irthington

CA30LA

Houghton Road

CA66EE

Houghton and Irthington

CA66EP

Dacre Road

CA30JH

Brampton Old Road

CA30LG

Antonine Way

CA48AJ

Rosegate

CA66LZ

Skitby Road

CA66BX

Houghton and Irthington

CA66HW

Houghton and Irthington

CA30NR

Jackson Road

CA66LA

Skitby Road

CA82AZ

Houghton and Irthington

CA64HY

Houghton and Irthington

CA64PL

Hillside

CA66EB

Houghton and Irthington

CA64EX

Paddock Gardens

CA64JY

Houghton and Irthington

CA64PU

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QE

Brampton Old Road

CA66JR

Houghton and Irthington

CA30JP

Houghton and Irthington

CA30LX

Eagle Way

CA66DD

Houghton and Irthington

CA66HJ

Moss Edge

CA30LP

Orchard Lane

CA64JH

Houghton and Irthington

CA64LD

Houghton and Irthington

CA64LL

Church Houses

CA66HA

Woodhouse

CA66HH

Houghton and Irthington

CA64EL

Houghton and Irthington

CA64NJ

Houghton and Irthington

CA66DP

Hether Bank

CA30LD

Houghton Road

CA30LL

The Green

CA64NW

Houghton and Irthington

CA64NY

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QD

Houghton and Irthington

CA66LF

Skitby Road

CA66LQ

Follet Close

CA30NF

The Green

CA64RH

Brampton Old Road

CA66NQ

Houghton and Irthington

CA82DN

Cherry Lane

CA64NP

Houghton and Irthington

CA82AY

Houghton and Irthington

CA82DJ

Whitehouse

CA82DZ

Houghton and Irthington

CA30FG

Garsdale Drive

CA64NA

Houghton and Irthington

CA30LF

Tribune Drive

CA30NY

Houghton and Irthington

CA48PB

Houghton and Irthington

CA64RS

Chestnut Grove

CA66BA

Houghton and Irthington

CA66LY

Houghton and Irthington

CA64PF

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QL

Birky Lane

CA66HT

Skitby Road

CA64QX

Moor Park

CA64RR

The Nurseries

CA64RT

The Orchard

CA66BE

Houghton and Irthington

CA66NJ

Houghton and Irthington

CA64PG

Anvil Close

CA64PY

Chestnut Grove

CA30JL

Centurions Walk

CA64NN

Houghton and Irthington

CA64NS

Houghton and Irthington

CA48QU

Irthing View

CA64NH

Houghton and Irthington

CA66JJ

Skitby Road

CA30FE

Kelbarrow Road

CA48NT

Plains Road

CA64JE

Brunstock Lane

CA66DE

Houghton and Irthington

CA66DL

Skitby Road

CA82BL

Houghton and Irthington

Data Sources

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