Postcode CA6 5BF is located in a rural town, within the Longtown ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Longtown & Border area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 77.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Longtown & Border is £38,600 per year. The nearest station is Gretna Green located about 4.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Longtown & Border has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,547 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Longtown & Border has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 77.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 40.4% 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.
The average income of residents in Longtown & Border is £38,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA6 5BF.
Longtown & Border near CA6 5BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gretna Green located about 4.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Longtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £485,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £249,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £162,250 |
| Terraced | 11 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longtown
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA6 5BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Netherby Street, Cumberland, CA6 5SA | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.