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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

CA66AF

Alstonby Court

CA66BP

Skitby Road

CA66BZ

Longtown & Border

CA66DG

Longtown & Border

CA64QA

Chestnut Grove

CA30LH

Orchard Gardens

CA30NU

Beech Grove

CA30NX

Green Lane

CA64DY

Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate

CA66EJ

Longtown & Border

CA82DR

Woodleigh

CA30LZ

Orchard Gardens

CA48AH

Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate

CA48FJ

William's Pasture

CA66ES

Longtown & Border

CA64LH

Durranhill Road

CA64NX

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA64QT

Primrose Bank

CA66BH

Ryehill Park

CA66JL

Skitby Road

CA66NH

Longtown & Border

CA48PX

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA64HZ

Houghton Road North

CA64LA

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA64NB

Longtown & Border

CA64QP

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA66AZ

Skitby Road

CA66EZ

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA66HF

Longtown & Border

CA66HY

Longtown & Border

CA66JW

Longtown & Border

CA66LB

Skitby Road

CA30LR

Houghton Road

CA30LS

Cross Close

CA30NL

Houghton Road North

CA64NU

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA66BY

Longtown & Border

CA66DS

Skitby Road

CA66EA

Longtown & Border

CA66JT

Longtown & Border

CA82BW

Longtown & Border

CA64LF

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA64PE

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA64PH

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA64PZ

Chestnut Grove

CA64QY

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA66JS

Longtown & Border

CA30NW

Brunstock Lane

CA48PA

Plains Road

CA64NL

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA66DR

Skitby Road

CA66LE

Longtown & Border

CA64LZ

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA66DB

Longtown & Border

CA66DU

Skitby Road

CA66ET

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA30LU

Drawdykes Lane

CA48RA

Little Corby Road

CA64LN

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA66DF

Longtown & Border

CA30LY

Orchard Gardens

CA64DX

Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate

CA64JF

Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate

CA64LW

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale

CA64PN

Green Lane

CA64QW

The Garth

CA66DA

Longtown & Border

CA66BG

Longtown & Border

CA66DT

Skitby Road

Data Sources

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