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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

CA118SN

Ivy Cottages

CA93TQ

Hodgson Close

CA49QB

Alston and Fellside

CA93TP

Potters Loaning

CA101LB

Robertlands Lane

CA101JG

Alston and Fellside

CA101ED

Baron Wood View

CA118ST

Alston and Fellside

CA93EB

Clarks Row

CA93JG

School Terrace

CA93PA

Bevan Terrace

CA101SH

Woodland Way

CA101HL

Bridge Terrace

CA93EY

Alston and Fellside

CA101EU

Staffield Cottages

CA101LH

Wells Cottages

CA101ER

Potters' Bank

CA101NP

Alston and Fellside

CA101EG

Sandhill

CA101NX

Eden Straits

CA93BJ

Alston and Fellside

CA101NW

Alston and Fellside

CA101QJ

Crossfell View

CA93HZ

Station Road

CA93DR

Alston and Fellside

CA49RF

Alston and Fellside

CA101FH

Maypole Gardens

CA49QW

Alston and Fellside

CA93EA

Brook Cottages

CA93PQ

Alston and Fellside

CA93PL

Vicarage Terrace

CA118TB

Alston and Fellside

CA93AU

Alston and Fellside

CA101HW

Alston and Fellside

CA93HD

Alston and Fellside

CA93LU

Alston and Fellside

CA101QX

Chestnut Close

CA101JE

Alston and Fellside

CA101SJ

The Brook

CA93AE

Sunnyside

CA93JB

Station Road

CA101NB

Storey Bank Cottages

CA93EJ

Alston and Fellside

CA93UJ

Alston and Fellside

CA101NA

Culgaith Road

CA101PE

Alston and Fellside

CA101JQ

Alston and Fellside

CA49PY

Alston and Fellside

CA93QA

Smeaton Place

CA93NG

Keirsleywell Bank

CA101DL

Croft Place

CA93EN

Ameshaugh Road

CA93HN

Station Road

CA93SN

Nenthead Road

CA49QE

Ghyll Foot

CA93AA

Brampton Road

CA49RL

Alston and Fellside

CA101JY

Alston and Fellside

CA101NF

Alston and Fellside

CA101NR

Walby Garth

CA93LF

Nenthead Road

CA101LL

Bank Terrace

CA93LL

Alston and Fellside

CA118SZ

Alston and Fellside

CA101PJ

Pennine Terrace

CA101DU

Alston and Fellside

CA93DE

Alston and Fellside

CA93PF

Alston and Fellside

CA93UH

Alston and Fellside

CA93LZ

Alston and Fellside

CA93DZ

Gatecroft

CA49RE

Alston and Fellside

CA101JL

Alston and Fellside

CA49RZ

Alston and Fellside

CA93SG

Front Street

CA93LP

Alston and Fellside

CA93BU

Alston and Fellside

CA93QR

Church Road

CA93UX

Bruntley Meadows

CA93NL

Summer Lane

CA101DB

Oak Close

Data Sources

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