Postcode CA6 5UQ 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 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Longtown & Border is £37,048 per year. The nearest station is Gretna Green located about 4.0 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 65.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.5% 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 per household in Longtown & Border is £37,048 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA6 5UQ.
Longtown & Border near CA6 5UQ 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 in Longtown area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £257,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £165,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longtown
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA6 5UQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Netherby Street, Cumberland, CA6 5SA | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CA6 5UQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tim Pickstone
Longtown - Elected 5 May 2022
Julie Minns
Carlisle - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.