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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 51 recent sales, the median property price is £179,000 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-Detached21£163,000
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

CA66NT

Longtown

CA64HQ

Heathlands Cottages

CA65QR

Longtown

CA65TX

Longtown

CA65UL

The Square

CA66NA

Kinkry Hill

CA64DU

Longtown

CA65PS

Bank Street

CA65PW

Longtown

CA65RJ

Longtown

CA65RU

Longtown

CA65UU

Stackbraes Road

CA66AW

Longtown

CA64AH

Blencarn Park

CA65LQ

Rosetrees Lane

CA65PN

Riddings Road

CA65PQ

Longtown

CA65RR

Longtown

CA65XB

Moor Road

CA66PS

Longtown

CA64AE

Longtown

CA65TD

Borders Business Park

CA65LR

Longtown

CA66LS

Longtown

CA64DN

Longtown

CA64HR

Harker Park Road

CA65LP

Longtown

CA65PF

High Moat Cottages

CA65SD

English Street

CA64EA

Longtown

CA65PR

Longtown

CA65QE

Longtown

CA65TF

Mill Street

CA66PG

Longtown

CA65RQ

Longtown

CA65US

Moor Place

CA65UY

Swan Street

CA65XY

Lochinvar Close

CA65LZ

Longtown

CA65SL

Arthuret Road

CA65YS

Briar Lea Court

CA64HB

Longtown

CA65RB

Longtown

CA65SS

Cliff Road

CA66JF

Longtown

CA66PA

Sleetbeck Road

CA65TL

Old Road

CA65UG

Mary Street

CA66AH

Longtown

CA66LR

Longtown

CA66ND

Longtown

CA66NP

Auction Close

DG165HZ

Longtown

CA64BP

Longtown

CA66PF

Longtown

CA65NE

High Street

CA65PE

Longtown

CA65QG

Longtown

CA66PH

Longtown

CA64DR

Old Harker

CA64RW

Kingmoor Park Rockcliffe Estate

CA65LJ

Smalmstown Terrace

CA65RL

Longtown

CA65RZ

Longtown

CA65TP

Old Road

CA65XD

Powdrake Crescent

CA65LU

Gaitle Bridge

CA65QB

Longtown

CA65NF

Longtown

CA65PZ

Longtown

CA65RW

Longtown

CA65SZ

Longtown

CA65NZ

Sycamore Drive

CA65RN

Longtown

CA65TH

Old Road

CA65XU

Lochinvar Close

CA66NG

Longtown

CA66NL

Longtown

CA66PX

Longtown

CA64HN

Longtown

CA65NR

Graham Street

CA66LJ

Longtown

CA64HA

Longtown

CA65NT

Netherby Road

CA65SF

Albert Street

CA65SH

Longtown

CA65WR

Longtown

CA66AD

Longtown

CA66JB

Longtown

CA66NF

Longtown

CA66PD

Longtown

CA65QZ

Longtown

Data Sources

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