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About

Longtown ward is located in the northern part of Cumberland, near the border with Scotland. The area is primarily rural, with farmland and open countryside dominating the landscape. The River Esk flows through the ward, providing a natural boundary and shaping the local environment. Longtown itself is a small market town, serving as a hub for the surrounding agricultural community.

The ward has historical significance due to its proximity to the Anglo-Scottish border, with remnants of old military roads and defensive structures still visible. The area is sparsely populated, with settlements like Graham and Westlinton adding to the scattered rural character. Transport links include the A7 road, connecting Longtown to Carlisle and southern Scotland. The ward's economy relies largely on farming and related industries.

Area overview

On average Longtown has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 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 of residents in Longtown is £38,630 per year. There are 5 schools in Longtown: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Longtown Population
5,063
Population density
16.2 per km²

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

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 53 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Longtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £485,000.

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
Detached18£249,975
Semi-Detached24£162,250
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

CA65PH

Longtown & Border

CA65QZ

Longtown & Border

CA65TJ

Carlisle Road

CA65TR

Longtown & Border

CA65XS

Bellsfield

CA66NB

Longtown & Border

CA66PQ

Longtown & Border

CA66LL

Longtown & Border

TD90TS

Longtown & Border

CA64ET

Longtown & Border

CA65ND

Longtown & Border

CA65NQ

Longtown & Border

CA65XA

Clairmont Drive

CA66AG

Longtown & Border

CA66JG

Longtown & Border

CA66AL

Longtown & Border

CA64DD

Longtown & Border

CA64DP

Longtown & Border

CA66JE

Longtown & Border

CA65PU

Esk Bank

CA65SG

Arthuret Drive

CA65TY

Longtown & Border

CA65UN

Lovers Lane

CA65UX

Mary Court

CA65XN

Burn Street

CA64EJ

Longtown & Border

CA64HS

Harker Park

CA65NG

Longtown & Border

CA65NP

Ward Street

CA65PD

Longtown & Border

CA65TW

Longtown & Border

CA65XP

Longtown & Border

CA66AB

Longtown & Border

CA66AE

Longtown & Border

CA64DQ

Longtown & Border

CA65PG

Longtown & Border

CA65RE

Longtown & Border

CA65UE

High Street

CA65UF

Mary Court

CA66HZ

Longtown & Border

CA66NX

Longtown & Border

CA66JD

Longtown & Border

CA65FD

Longtown & Border

CA64DS

Longtown & Border

CA65NU

Bridge Street

CA65SE

Arthuret Road

CA65SU

Cliff Road

CA66AN

Longtown & Border

CA65RF

Moor Road

CA65LX

Arthuret Road

CA65PX

Longtown & Border

CA65RD

Longtown & Border

CA65UA

English Street

CA65UJ

Dukeswood Road

CA65XE

Clairmont Drive

CA66AA

The Chestnuts

CA66JA

Longtown & Border

CA64BQ

Longtown & Border

CA64HP

Longtown & Border

CA65LY

Bridge Street

CA65QD

Longtown & Border

CA66NE

Longtown & Border

CA66PW

Longtown & Border

CA64BN

Longtown & Border

CA65BF

Moor Road

CA65FA

St Michaels Drive

CA65NJ

Longtown & Border

CA65PB

Longtown & Border

CA65QT

Longtown & Border

CA65SP

Longtown & Border

CA65TB

Burn Street

CA65WE

Beech Close

TD90TJ

Longtown & Border

CA65QX

Longtown & Border

CA64HH

Longtown & Border

CA65LS

Rosetrees Lane

CA65QL

Longtown & Border

CA65RG

Longtown & Border

CA65SJ

Arthuret Road

CA65SQ

Carlisle Road

CA65UB

Bridge Street

CA65XL

Longtown & Border

CA65PJ

Longtown & Border

CA64DF

Longtown & Border

CA64EE

Longtown & Border

CA64EG

Longtown & Border

CA64EY

Longtown & Border

CA64HL

Longtown & Border

CA65RS

Longtown & Border

CA65TN

Briar Lea Court

CA66AJ

Longtown & Border

CA66PB

Sleetbeck Road

DG165JA

Longtown & Border

CA65QR

Longtown & Border

CA65TX

Longtown & Border

CA64HQ

Longtown & Border

CA65LT

Greenmill Road

CA65UL

Dukeswood Road

CA65UZ

Burn Street

CA65XF

Ladyseat Gardens

Data Sources

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