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About

Longtown ward encompasses a primarily rural landscape on the northern edge of Cumberland, bordering Scotland. The area is defined by the River Esk, which flows through it, and is characterised by agricultural land and smaller settlements. The ward includes the town of Longtown itself, which functions as a local service centre for the surrounding farmland.

A notable feature is the presence of one of the UK's largest livestock markets, reflecting the area's strong agricultural economy. The landscape is flat and open in parts, with the M6 motorway running along its western boundary. Historical connections to border reiver history are evident in the local architecture and settlement patterns.

Area overview

On average Longtown has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Longtown is £37,082 per year. There are 5 schools in Longtown: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Longtown is home to around 5,063 people, with a population density of about 16.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Longtown Population
5,063
Population density
16.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.85(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.88(+10%)
Public order
7.9(-22%)
Other theft
7.7(+16%)
Drugs
4.94(+30%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,860
96.03%
Other White
109
2.15%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
24
0.47%
White and Black African (mixed)
16
0.32%
Irish
14
0.28%
Total population: 5,061

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,039
24.25%
Level 4 qualifications or above
988
23.06%
Level 3 (A level)
701
16.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
631
14.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
502
11.72%
Total 16+ residents: 4,284

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,014
44.28%
Owns with a mortgage
564
24.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
375
16.38%
Other social rented
182
7.95%
Other forms of private rent
107
4.67%
Total households: 2,290

Property prices in Longtown

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 in Longtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Longtown 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 Longtown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£240,000
Semi-Detached22£164,000
Terraced11£130,000

10 years median price trend in Longtown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longtown.

All postcodes in Longtown

CA64DG

Longtown

CA64HE

Meadowfield

CA65TZ

Longtown

CA66PQ

Longtown

CA65PH

Kirkandrews Moat

CA65PA

Crofthead Cottages

CA65TJ

Longtown Industrial Estate

CA65TR

Longtown

CA65XS

Bellsfield

CA66NB

Cannon Field

TD90TS

Longtown

CA64ET

Longtown

CA65ND

Longtown

CA65NQ

Longtown

CA65XA

Moor Road

CA66LL

Longtown

CA66AG

Longtown

CA66JG

Longtown

CA65XN

Burn Street

CA64DD

Longtown

CA64DP

Longtown

CA65TY

Longtown

CA65UX

Mary Court

CA65PU

Esk Street

CA65SG

Arthuret Drive

CA65UN

Lovers Lane

CA66AL

Longtown

CA66JE

Longtown

CA64EJ

Longtown

CA64HS

Harker Park Road

CA65TW

Longtown

CA65XP

Longtown

CA66AE

Longtown

CA65NG

Longtown

CA65NP

Ward Street

CA66AB

Longtown

CA64DQ

Longtown

CA65FF

Longtown

CA65PG

Longtown

CA65UE

High Street

CA65UF

Mary Street

CA66HZ

Longtown

CA66NX

Longtown

CA65FD

Murray Close

CA65NU

The Scaur

CA65SE

English Street

CA66AN

Longtown

CA65RE

Longtown

CA64DS

Longtown

CA65SU

Cliff Road

CA66JD

Longtown

CA65RD

Longtown

CA65UJ

Dukes Wood Road

CA65XE

Claremont Drive

CA66AA

The Chestnuts

CA65LX

Arthuret Road

CA65PX

Longtown

CA65RF

Moor Road

CA65UA

High Street

CA66JA

Longtown

CA64HP

Longtown

CA66NE

Longtown

CA64BQ

Beckside Cottage

CA65LY

Townfoot

CA65QD

Longtown

CA66PW

Longtown

CA65FA

St Michaels Drive

CA65PB

Longtown

CA65QT

Longtown

CA65SP

Woodside

CA65WE

Beech Close

TD90TJ

Longtown

CA64BN

Longtown

CA65BF

The Dell

CA65NJ

Longtown

CA65TB

Burn Street

CA65QX

Longtown

CA65SQ

Carlisle Road

CA65UB

Bridge Street

CA65XL

Longtown

CA64HH

Longtown

CA65LS

Rosetrees Lane

CA65QL

Longtown

CA65RG

Longtown

CA65SJ

Arthuret Road

CA64DF

Longtown

CA64EY

Longtown

CA65PJ

Longtown

CA65RS

Longtown

CA64EE

Longtown

CA64EG

Longtown

CA64HL

Longtown

CA65TN

Brampton Road

CA66AJ

Longtown

CA66PB

Sleetbeck Road

DG165JA

Longtown

CA65PD

Longtown

CA65LT

Greenmill Road

CA65UZ

Swan Street

CA65XF

Ladyseat Gardens

Data Sources

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