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CA6 4FP

Longtown

Cumberland

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Detailed insights for CA6 4FP

Overview

Postcode CA6 4FP is located in a rural village, within the Longtown area of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Longtown & Border area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longtown & Border is £37,048 per year. The median sale price in Longtown is £194,745 (around £229 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £146,000 and £249,998. The nearest station is Carlisle, about 3.4 miles away.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Longtown & Border has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,445 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Longtown & Border has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Longtown & Border is £37,048 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 25 ft away from CA6 4FP.

Flood risk

No risk

Longtown & Border near CA6 4FP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Carlisle located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
394
Population density
61.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Drugs
12.16(+212%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.16(-67%)
Other theft
6.08(-8%)
Other crime
3.48(+40%)
Public order
3.48(-66%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
374
94.92%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
10
2.54%
Other White
4
1.02%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.76%
Irish
2
0.51%
Total population: 394

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
30.84%
No qualifications
80
23.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
15.27%
Level 3 (A level)
44
13.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
8.38%
Total 16+ residents: 334

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
95
57.93%
Owns with a mortgage
48
29.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
8.54%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.05%
Shared ownership
1
0.61%
Total households: 164

Property prices in Longtown

Median price: £194,745
Price per sq ft: £229
Sales (last 12 months): 51
Typical range (middle 50%): £146K – £250K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £194,745 (about £229 per square foot) in Longtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £420,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longtown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£259,995£244
Semi-Detached21£170,995£228
Terraced11£120,000£130

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longtown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longtown.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£282,500£130,500£114,500
2017£217,500£125,000£92,500
2018£200,000£139,250£111,750
2019£194,375£107,995£72,500
2020£180,000£120,000£98,000
2021£212,498£135,000£120,000
2022£276,500£148,995£115,500
2023£347,398£135,995£106,750
2024£320,000£155,000£110,000
2025£259,995£170,995£120,000
2026£210,000£150,000£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longtown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longtown.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£138£135£118
2017£161£118£104
2018£163£131£124
2019£167£141£81
2020£178£136£106
2021£199£178£114
2022£230£200£137
2023£228£206£116
2024£202£169£127
2025£237£213£125
2026£251£229£125
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longtown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longtown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA6 4FP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA6 4FP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Nov 2025High Harker Farmhouse, Carlisle, CA6 4DSSemi-DetachedFreehold£420,000
10 Jul 2025Old Swinford, Carlisle, CA6 4DSDetachedFreehold£427,500
02 Oct 2025Michelle Cottage, Carlisle, CA6 4DPDetachedFreehold£230,000
02 Feb 20265, Old Harker, Carlisle, CA6 4DRTerracedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the CA6 4FP postcode area, located within Longtown & Border, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district.

Band A£1,674
Band B£1,953
Band C£2,232
Band D£2,511
Band E£3,069
Band F£3,627
Band G£4,186
Band H£5,023

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CA6 4FP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tim Pickstone

Longtown - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Julie Minns

Carlisle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCumberlandE06000063
Parliamentary ConstituencyCarlisleE14001152
WardLongtownE05014199
ParishRockcliffeE04002470
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Longtown & BorderE02003987
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carlisle 001AE01019226
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced2026-02-01

Frequently asked questions about CA6 4FP

Is CA6 4FP (Longtown & Border) safe?

The area around CA6 4FP records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near CA6 4FP?

The median sale price around CA6 4FP in Longtown is £194,745 (about £229 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around CA6 4FP?

CA6 4FP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,445 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA6 4FP (Longtown & Border) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Carlisle covering CA6 4FP is Julie Minns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tim Pickstone (Liberal Democrats).