Postcode CA6 6HJ 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 Brampton (Cumbria) located about 6.9 miles away. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Sand Hole Common.
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 2.5% 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 of residents in Longtown & Border is £38,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA6 6HJ.
Longtown & Border near CA6 6HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Brampton (Cumbria) located about 6.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sand Hole Common | Small | Walking directions to Sand Hole Common |
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
In the CA6 6HJ postcode area, located within Longtown & Border, there are no schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.