Postcode CA6 6BH is located in a rural hamlet, within the Houghton and Irthington ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Longtown & Border area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Longtown & Border is £38,600 per year. The nearest station is Carlisle located about 6.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Longtown & Border has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,872 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Longtown & Border has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 6BH.
Longtown & Border near CA6 6BH 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 6.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Houghton and Irthington area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £625,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 48 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £70,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £220,098 |
| Terraced | 2 | £248,000 |
10 year median price trend in Houghton and Irthington
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.