Postcode DG16 5JB 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 moderate crime levels, with around 62.9 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 1.0 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.9 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from DG16 5JB.
Longtown & Border near DG16 5JB 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 1 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
In the DG16 5JB 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.
Elected local representatives for DG16 5JB, 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.