Area360 logo

Find postcode

Longtown

Interactive map displaying Longtown

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 72 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
72
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
31.8(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.88(+10%)
Public order
7.7(-24%)
Other theft
7.31(+11%)
Drugs
6.32(+62%)
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 54 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 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
Detached22£257,500
Semi-Detached23£165,000
Terraced9£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

CA64DR

Old Harker

CA64DG

Longtown

CA66AP

The Chestnuts

CA64HG

Longtown

CA65UA

High Street

CA66PR

Longtown

CA65XB

Moor Road

CA65TQ

Raefield

CA66NW

Longtown

CA66NG

Longtown

CA65SR

Longtown

CA65WR

Longtown

CA65PR

Longtown

CA65RS

Longtown

CA65QZ

Longtown

CA65NQ

Longtown

CA64DF

Longtown

CA65TX

Longtown

CA65RG

Longtown

CA66HZ

Longtown

CA65RA

Railway Cottage

CA65SD

English Street

CA65UZ

Swan Street

TD90TW

Longtown

CA64ES

Longtown

CA65UW

Lovers Lane

CA64BW

Longtown

CA64EP

Longtown

CA65UU

Stackbraes Road

CA66AL

Longtown

CA64BS

Longtown

CA65NG

Longtown

CA64RP

Longtown

CA66PF

Longtown

CA66AA

The Chestnuts

CA65LS

Rosetrees Lane

CA65XY

Lochinvar Close

CA65LJ

Smalmstown Terrace

CA65FD

Murray Close

CA66AQ

Longtown

CA65RT

Shaw's Hill

CA65UN

Lovers Lane

CA65PN

Riddings Road

CA64RW

Kingmoor Park Rockcliffe Estate

CA65RD

Longtown

CA66AD

Longtown

CA65RP

Longtown

CA66JB

Longtown

CA65SX

Longtown

CA65PZ

Longtown

CA65XA

Moor Road

CA64AF

School Lane

CA64HL

Longtown

CA65UE

High Street

CA65NU

The Scaur

CA65LY

Townfoot

CA65NA

Oakbank Cottages

CA65LH

Longtown

CA66NT

Longtown

CA65NZ

Sycamore Drive

CA66ND

Longtown

CA65XD

Powdrake Crescent

CA65PS

Bank Street

CA65SE

English Street

CA66PX

Longtown

CA66PN

Longtown

CA65RQ

Longtown

CA65LR

Longtown

CA65XE

Claremont Drive

CA65RB

Longtown

CA64DH

Longtown

CA65FF

Longtown

CA66PD

Longtown

CA65QA

Longtown

CA65QH

Longtown

CA65UP

Liddel Road

CA66NS

Longtown

CA65QX

Longtown

CA65NW

Longtown

CA65ST

Longtown

CA66PW

Longtown

CA65XU

Lochinvar Close

CA65LN

High Street

CA64HE

Meadowfield

CA64AE

Longtown

CA66JD

Longtown

CA65RN

Longtown

CA66JA

Longtown

CA65NT

Netherby Road

CA65NR

Graham Street

CA65PP

Longtown

CA65QL

Longtown

Data Sources

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