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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

CA30LR

Beech Grove Gardens

CA64NW

Houghton and Irthington

CA30LN

The Green

CA39BF

Rickerby Court

CA64PN

Vestaneum

CA66ER

The Mount

CA66BZ

Houghton and Irthington

CA66JN

Houghton and Irthington

CA64PY

Chestnut Grove

CA66EZ

Houghton and Irthington

CA64LW

Scaleby Hall Cottages

CA64LA

Houghton and Irthington

CA82DS

Woodleigh

CA66DT

Ullermire

CA64NR

Irthing Court

CA82EA

Houghton and Irthington

CA66EJ

Houghton and Irthington

CA48PB

Houghton and Irthington

CA64PZ

Chestnut Grove

CA64JE

Brunstock Lane

CA64NU

Houghton and Irthington

CA64NZ

Aviation Way

CA64RB

Eden Mews

CA66AY

Skitby Road

CA64QQ

Houghton and Irthington

CA66HY

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QD

Houghton and Irthington

CA64JP

Houghton and Irthington

CA64NY

Houghton and Irthington

CA64LF

Houghton and Irthington

CA64LB

Houghton and Irthington

CA66JJ

Skitby Road

CA66LD

Houghton and Irthington

CA64EN

Houghton and Irthington

CA64PJ

Aglionby Street

CA66JH

Skitby Road

CA30LF

Tribune Drive

CA82DU

Houghton and Irthington

CA82DW

Houghton and Irthington

CA66DD

Houghton and Irthington

CA64JX

Houghton and Irthington

CA66BB

Houghton and Irthington

CA64PQ

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QX

Moor Park

CA66HU

Houghton and Irthington

CA82DZ

Houghton and Irthington

CA64PL

Hillside

CA64QU

Hendersons Croft

CA66EB

Houghton and Irthington

CA66BP

Skitby Road

CA64HZ

Houghton Road North

CA64QZ

Houghton and Irthington

CA66HB

Houghton and Irthington

CA66JL

Skitby Road

CA66LZ

Skitby Road

CA64PP

Houghton and Irthington

CA66DR

Skitby Road

CA66LE

Houghton and Irthington

CA66DW

Skitby Road

CA64HY

Houghton and Irthington

CA64NH

Houghton and Irthington

CA82DY

Houghton and Irthington

CA48PD

Bank Top Cottages

CA66HJ

Moss Edge

CA66LQ

Follet Close

CA64LS

Houghton and Irthington

CA64JY

Houghton and Irthington

CA48RA

Little Corby Road

CA66DZ

Skitby Road

CA64QP

Houghton and Irthington

CA82DP

Irthing View

CA30LL

The Green

CA30NL

Houghton Road North

CA30LH

Orchard Gardens

CA82EB

Houghton and Irthington

CA66JS

Houghton and Irthington

CA66HH

Houghton and Irthington

CA66LF

Skitby Road

CA30JJ

Hadrians Gardens

CA64JA

Houghton and Irthington

CA64RH

Brampton Old Road

CA48AP

Holmegate Cottages

CA48FJ

Williams Pasture

CA64EX

Paddock Gardens

CA48PX

Old Nursery Croft

CA64QJ

Birky Lane

CA30NF

The Green

CA64JZ

Houghton and Irthington

CA64LN

Houghton and Irthington

CA64ND

Houghton and Irthington

CA64NA

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QH

Chestnut Grove

CA66DP

Hether Bank

CA30LU

Hadrian Way

CA66JR

Houghton and Irthington

CA64DX

Houghton and Irthington

CA30LQ

Cross Close

CA64LJ

Houghton and Irthington

CA48PG

The Old Chapel

CA30BF

Edderside Drive

Data Sources

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