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CA6 4NR

Irthing Court

Houghton and Irthington

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Detailed insights for CA6 4NR

Overview

Postcode CA6 4NR is located in a rural village, within the Houghton and Irthington ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 87% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale is £49,325 per year. The nearest station is Brampton (Cumbria), about 3.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
14
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,674 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale has a very low crime rate, with approximately 13.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4%

Approximately 4.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale is £49,325 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA6 4NR.

Flood risk

No risk

Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale near CA6 4NR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Brampton (Cumbria) located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
421
Population density
32.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.19(-78%)
Other theft
2.73(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
0.68(-92%)
Shoplifting
0.68(-88%)
Vehicle crime
0.68(-89%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
403
95.5%
Other White
11
2.61%
Chinese
4
0.95%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.47%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.47%
Total population: 422

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
37.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
14.49%
No qualifications
47
13.35%
Level 3 (A level)
46
13.07%
Apprenticeship
35
9.94%
Total 16+ residents: 352

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
86
49.43%
Owns with a mortgage
61
35.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
6.32%
Other social rented
6
3.45%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.45%
Total households: 174

Property prices in Houghton and Irthington

Median price£263,500
Price per sq ft£245
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £363K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £263,500 (about £245 per square foot) in Houghton and Irthington area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,000 up to £660,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Houghton and Irthington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£335,000£247
Semi-Detached26£218,750£251
Terraced8£203,750£192
Flats1£160,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Houghton and Irthington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Houghton and Irthington.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£271,900£136,750£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£370,000£231,050£203,750
2026£335,000£205,000£280,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Houghton and Irthington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Houghton and Irthington.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165£210£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£236£195
2026£254£270£216
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Houghton and Irthington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Houghton and Irthington in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA6 4NR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA6 4NR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 20265, Church Close, Carlisle, CA6 4PBDetachedFreehold£280,000
02 Oct 2025The Cottage, Carlisle, CA6 4NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
23 Oct 20257, Fox Hills, Carlisle, CA6 4NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the CA6 4NR postcode area, located within Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA6 4NR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryIrthington Village SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,596
Band B£1,862
Band C£2,128
Band D£2,394
Band E£2,926
Band F£3,458
Band G£3,990
Band H£4,788

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 4NR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Mallinson

Houghton and Irthington - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

Member of parliament

Julie Minns

Carlisle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCumberlandE06000063
Parliamentary ConstituencyCarlisleE14001152
ParishIrthingtonE04002461
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wetheral, Corby & GeltsdaleE02003993
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carlisle 007CE01019239
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1996-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CA6 4NR

Is CA6 4NR (Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale) safe?

The area around CA6 4NR records about 14 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 public order.

What is the average house price near CA6 4NR?

The median sale price around CA6 4NR in Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale is £263,500 (about £245 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA6 4NR?

There is 1 school close to CA6 4NR, including Irthington Village School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CA6 4NR?

CA6 4NR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,674 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA6 4NR (Wetheral, Corby & Geltsdale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Carlisle covering CA6 4NR 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.