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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

CA30JN

Brampton Old Road

CA66BZ

Houghton and Irthington

CA64JA

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QJ

Birky Lane

CA66AF

Alstonby Court

CA66BP

Skitby Road

CA66DG

Houghton and Irthington

CA30NU

Beech Grove

CA30NX

Jackson Road

CA64DY

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QA

Wellfield Cottages

CA66EJ

Houghton and Irthington

CA82DR

Woodleigh

CA30LH

Orchard Gardens

CA30LZ

Orchard Lane

CA64NX

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QT

Primrose Bank

CA66ES

Houghton and Irthington

CA48AH

Arch Cottage

CA48FJ

Williams Pasture

CA64LH

Oakland View

CA66BH

Ryehill Park

CA66JL

Skitby Road

CA64LA

Houghton and Irthington

CA64NB

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QP

Houghton and Irthington

CA66EZ

Houghton and Irthington

CA66JW

Houghton and Irthington

CA66NH

Houghton and Irthington

CA48PX

Old Nursery Croft

CA64HZ

Houghton Road North

CA66AZ

Skitby Road

CA66HF

Houghton and Irthington

CA66HY

Houghton and Irthington

CA66LB

Skitby Road

CA66BY

The Terrace

CA66DS

Skitby Road

CA66EA

Houghton and Irthington

CA30LS

Gladwin Drive

CA30NL

Houghton Road North

CA66JT

Houghton and Irthington

CA82BW

Houghton and Irthington

CA64LF

Houghton and Irthington

CA64PE

Houghton and Irthington

CA64PZ

Chestnut Grove

CA66JS

Houghton and Irthington

CA64PH

Houghton and Irthington

CA64QY

Houghton and Irthington

CA30NW

Jackson Road

CA66DR

Skitby Road

CA66LE

Houghton and Irthington

CA64LN

Houghton and Irthington

CA66DB

Houghton and Irthington

CA66ET

Houghton and Irthington

CA48PA

Warwick Farm

CA64NL

Fox Hills

CA30LU

Hadrian Way

CA64LZ

Elm Terrace

CA66DU

Netherfield

CA30LY

Orchard Lane

CA64DX

Houghton and Irthington

CA64JF

Houghton and Irthington

CA64LW

Scaleby Hall Cottages

CA64PN

Vestaneum

CA64QW

The Row

CA66DF

Houghton and Irthington

CA66DT

Ullermire

CA66BG

Houghton and Irthington

CA66DA

Houghton and Irthington

Data Sources

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