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Langwathby, Kirkoswald & Alston Moor

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About

Langwathby sits on the River Eden's eastern bank, with its large village green and historic stone bridge. To the east, the landscape rises into the fells of Kirkoswald parish, centred on its village with a castle and church overlooking the Croglin Water. The area is largely agricultural, defined by sheep farming and mixed woodlands.

The land ascends steeply south and east onto the high, open moorland plateau of Alston Moor. This is a distinct, mineral-rich territory of former lead mines, with the town of Alston positioned as England's highest market settlement. The South Tyne and its gorges cut through this exposed ground, with the narrow-gauge South Tynedale Railway following the river's course.

Area overview

On average Langwathby, Kirkoswald & Alston Moor has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Langwathby, Kirkoswald & Alston Moor is £44,151 per year. There are 6 schools in Langwathby, Kirkoswald & Alston Moor: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Langwathby, Kirkoswald & Alston Moor is home to around 6,437 people, with a population density of about 15.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Langwathby, Kirkoswald & Alston Moor Population
6,437
Population density
15.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.85(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.73(-59%)
Public order
2.8(-72%)
Other theft
2.02(-69%)
Other crime
1.55(-37%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,265
97.33%
Other White
82
1.27%
Irish
23
0.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.34%
Other Asian
12
0.19%
Total population: 6,437

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,965
35.76%
Level 3 (A level)
975
17.74%
No qualifications
844
15.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
730
13.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
521
9.48%
Total 16+ residents: 5,495

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,483
52.61%
Owns with a mortgage
654
23.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
334
11.85%
Other social rented
190
6.74%
Other forms of private rent
105
3.72%
Total households: 2,819

Property prices in Langwathby, Kirkoswald & Alston Moor

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Langwathby, Kirkoswald & Alston Moor area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £755,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Langwathby, Kirkoswald & Alston Moor 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 Langwathby, Kirkoswald & Alston Moor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£98,250
Semi-Detached25£265,000
Terraced16£170,000
Detached34£395,000

10 years median price trend in Langwathby, Kirkoswald & Alston Moor

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Langwathby, Kirkoswald & Alston Moor.

All postcodes in Langwathby, Kirkoswald & Alston Moor

CA101ND

Salkeld Road

CA93AP

Wardway

CA93LR

Alston and Fellside

CA101PA

Alston and Fellside

CA101DH

Alston and Fellside

CA93JZ

Alston and Fellside

CA118SP

St Cuthberts Place

CA93NA

Alston and Fellside

CA49RG

Alston and Fellside

CA93QJ

Kates Lane

CA101DR

Garden Close

CA93ND

The Butts

CA93PN

Hill Cottages

CA101EW

Potters' Bank

CA93SR

Alston and Fellside

CA93DG

High Beldy Cottages

CA118SS

The Avenue

CA93LX

Lovelady Lane

CA101HJ

Elseghyll Court

CA101DW

Maiden Way Close

CA49RT

Alston and Fellside

CA93PD

Alston and Fellside

CA93NB

Alston and Fellside

CA101LX

Old Powleys

CA101PS

Alston and Fellside

CA101HF

Church Road

CA101QG

Station Road

CA93SF

West View

CA93DD

Alston and Fellside

CA93TW

Park View Lane

CA118US

Alston and Fellside

CA93LN

Alston and Fellside

CA101PN

Alston and Fellside

CA93LW

Grassfields Cottages

CA101QP

Victoria Cottages

CA93TG

Jollybeard Gate

CA101FJ

Bluebell Drive

CA93AB

Park Lane

CA93RF

Front Street

CA93DY

Alston and Fellside

CA93JL

King's Arms Lane

CA93DX

Valley View

CA49QY

Front Street

CA49AS

Alston and Fellside

CA93HY

Station Road

CA49SJ

Alston and Fellside

CA101FS

Galloper Heights

CA93BN

Hartside Cottages

CA93JD

Croft Terrace

CA93LQ

Alston and Fellside

CA93JJ

Gilmore Close

CA93LG

Alston and Fellside

CA101JA

Robertlands Lane

CA93HX

Townfoot

CA93NT

Overwater

CA93NE

Alston and Fellside

CA93UE

Garrigill Road

CA101QS

Green Houses

CA118SY

Alston and Fellside

CA101HE

Church Road

CA93TJ

Clitheroe

CA101RN

Alston and Fellside

CA101AP

Currah Close

CA93NR

Dene View

CA101DY

Alston and Fellside

CA101JS

Alston and Fellside

CA93LH

Alston and Fellside

CA93QP

Front Street

CA49RS

Alston and Fellside

CA93RR

Alston and Fellside

CA101JJ

Alston and Fellside

CA101EB

Alston and Fellside

CA93JY

Alston and Fellside

CA93PR

Chapel Terrace

CA93RP

Station Road

CA101NT

Eden Garth

CA93JH

Sunset View

CA93DU

Alston and Fellside

CA101FE

Drovers Mount

CA101QA

Currah Close

CA101EP

Town End Cottages

CA101EN

Alston and Fellside

CA93SQ

Front Street

CA93UG

Fairhill Cottages

CA93RW

The Firs

CA101LU

Meadowside

CA93JX

Hexham Road

CA101RE

Alston and Fellside

CA93DS

Alston and Fellside

CA93BE

Alston and Fellside

CA49QJ

Crown Gardens

CA101NU

Alston and Fellside

CA118TD

Grange Cottages

CA93SH

Overburn

CA101LQ

Alston and Fellside

CA101PH

Alston and Fellside

CA101HH

Rectory Dell

CA101HD

Church Road

CA101QT

Eden Heights

CA101QB

Alston and Fellside

Data Sources

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