Postcode DG16 5HZ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Longtown ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Longtown & Border area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.0 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 0.9 miles away.
Longtown & Border has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,252 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Longtown & Border has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.0% 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 per household in Longtown & Border is £37,048 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 91 ft away from DG16 5HZ.
Longtown & Border near DG16 5HZ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Gretna Green | N/A | Walking directions to Gretna Green |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £179,000 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 | 19 | £240,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £163,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Longtown
In the DG16 5HZ postcode area, located within Longtown & Border, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.