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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

CA49RY

Alston and Fellside

CA101RJ

Newtown

CA101PZ

Alston and Fellside

CA93QW

Front Street

CA101QF

Station Road

CA101QN

Alston and Fellside

CA93UD

Garrigill Road

CA101JH

Alston and Fellside

CA49RJ

Powsy Sike

CA93QU

Church Road

CA49RR

Alston and Fellside

CA101DJ

Croft Terrace

CA101RQ

Church Street

CA93DA

Potters' Lane

CA101LW

Scaur Cottages

CA93EW

Alston and Fellside

CA101RH

Brook View

CA101NZ

Alston and Fellside

CA93BW

Alston and Fellside

CA49QG

Bridge End

CA93HR

Front Street

CA93BP

Alston and Fellside

CA101NE

The Meadows

CA101DG

Raven Bank

CA101SL

Alston and Fellside

CA93TR

Alston and Fellside

CA93PT

Winskill Terrace

CA101QL

Harolds Way

CA49RH

Strait Loaning

CA93DP

Alston and Fellside

CA93PW

Church Lane

CA93UQ

Alston and Fellside

CA93NP

Sunrise Cottages

CA101JU

Alston and Fellside

CA93PB

Hill Top Cottages

CA101EZ

The Garth

CA101HP

Church Road

CA101DQ

Ravenghyll

CA101SG

Otters Holt

CA93NS

Dene Terrace

CA93BS

Alston and Fellside

CA93SJ

Victoria Square

CA93HE

Alston and Fellside

CA101DS

The Lane

CA101HR

Pennine View

CA101FF

Settle Close

CA101EQ

Fetherston Hill

CA93PH

Alston and Fellside

CA93QT

Church Road

CA101EE

Alston and Fellside

CA101PR

Alston and Fellside

CA49QN

Alston and Fellside

CA93JS

The Butts

CA93PG

Hillersdon Terrace

CA101LG

Salkeld Road

CA49QQ

Alston and Fellside

CA93AF

Forest Drive

CA101DF

The Square

CA101EJ

Roods Court

CA93LY

Alston and Fellside

CA93AG

Alston and Fellside

CA93QH

Front Street

CA101LA

Alston and Fellside

CA93DF

Alston and Fellside

CA93QS

Church Road

CA49RN

Alston and Fellside

CA93HA

Pasture Houses

CA101PB

Alston and Fellside

CA93AR

Middle Park

CA101RG

Church Street

CA101QU

Alston and Fellside

CA93TN

Hillhouse Lane

CA101FB

Alston and Fellside

CA93JU

The Butts

CA93RE

Front Street

CA101JZ

Alston and Fellside

CA93UB

Garrigill Road

CA101FA

Meadow Close

CA93JQ

The Butts

CA93EZ

Alston and Fellside

CA93LJ

Cloghall Cottages

CA93LS

Alston and Fellside

CA93HU

Front Street

CA118SR

Alston and Fellside

CA49QF

Ghyll Croft

CA101EH

Roods Drive

CA101QE

Otters Holt

CA101TD

Alston and Fellside

CA101DZ

Robertlands Lane

CA101QQ

Whinfell View

CA93LE

Alston and Fellside

CA93PS

Alston and Fellside

CA49PZ

Alston and Fellside

CA101DT

Alston and Fellside

CA101LY

Bank Edge

CA49QS

Alston and Fellside

CA101RB

Alston and Fellside

CA93LB

Alston and Fellside

CA93PZ

Alston and Fellside

CA93SE

Front Street

Data Sources

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