Postcode CA3 0LR is located in an urban city, within the Houghton and Irthington area of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate is £47,067 per year. The median sale price in Houghton and Irthington is £259,950 (around £252 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £208,500 and £350,000. The nearest station is Carlisle, about 2.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Green.
Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,299 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate is £47,067 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 212 ft away from CA3 0LR.
Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate near CA3 0LR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Carlisle located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Green | Small | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £259,950 (about £252 per square foot) in Houghton and Irthington area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £660,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £311,250 | £249 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £222,500 | £266 |
| Terraced | 7 | £220,000 | £192 |
| Flats | 1 | £160,000 | £209 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £259,950 | £143,750 | £102,500 |
| 2017 | £269,950 | £162,500 | £155,000 |
| 2018 | £261,950 | £170,250 | £160,000 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £165,000 | £198,000 |
| 2020 | £264,000 | £165,000 | £119,599 |
| 2021 | £262,000 | £184,000 | £140,000 |
| 2022 | £245,000 | £190,000 | £113,400 |
| 2023 | £300,000 | £200,000 | £126,000 |
| 2024 | £285,000 | £199,500 | £203,500 |
| 2025 | £360,000 | £237,500 | £187,500 |
| 2026 | £330,000 | £221,250 | £280,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £165 | £211 | £142 |
| 2017 | £193 | £168 | £156 |
| 2018 | £204 | £186 | £133 |
| 2019 | £192 | £186 | £145 |
| 2020 | £194 | £175 | £129 |
| 2021 | £204 | £191 | £183 |
| 2022 | £219 | £223 | £127 |
| 2023 | £237 | £235 | £145 |
| 2024 | £232 | £233 | £197 |
| 2025 | £244 | £237 | £195 |
| 2026 | £261 | £270 | £216 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA3 0LR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2026 | 2, Beech Grove, Carlisle, CA3 0NU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2026 | 23, Beech Grove, Carlisle, CA3 0NU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £259,950 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | 148, Houghton Road, Carlisle, CA3 0LD | Detached | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 140, Houghton Road, Carlisle, CA3 0LD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 40, Jackson Road, Carlisle, CA3 0NX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 |
In the CA3 0LR postcode area, located within Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Houghton CofE School | Voluntary controlled school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 6 May 2026. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CA3 0LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Haughton Convenience Store | 39 The Green, Houghton, CA3 0LL | Walking directions to Haughton Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Laithwaite’s local | Brunstock Lane, Cumberland, CA6 4JB | Walking directions to Laithwaite’s local |
Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CA3 0LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Mallinson
Houghton and Irthington - Elected 5 May 2022
Julie Minns
Carlisle - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CA3 0LR records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and other theft.
The median sale price around CA3 0LR in Houghton and Irthington is £259,950 (about £252 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to CA3 0LR, including Houghton CofE School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CA3 0LR scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,299 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Carlisle covering CA3 0LR is Julie Minns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Mallinson (Conservative and Unionist Party).