Houghton and Irthington North East
Strong on schools, with transport to consider
Houghton and Irthington North East at a glance
- House prices
- £285,000
- Middle47th percentile
- Schools
- 96th percentile
- Strong
- Transport
- 1st percentile
- Weak
- Crime rate
- Data not yet available
- Flood risk
- 14.6% of the area in flood zones
- More flood-zone land77th percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs Houghton and Irthington North East a good place to live?
Houghton and Irthington North East may be a good fit for people who value stronger school performance. Transport access appears weaker and more of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Cumberland below.
Houghton and Irthington North East and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton and Irthington North East | £285,000 | Data not yet available |
| Cockermouth South | £280,000 | Data not yet available |
| Thursby | £262,500 | Data not yet available |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
- Crime data is unavailable here; check current local evidence before drawing conclusions about safety
- More of the area is in river or sea flood zones than most neighbourhoods in England; check the flood map for the specific property
Crime rate in Houghton and Irthington North East
Crime rate
Data not available in this public guide
Cumbria Constabulary did not publish September 2025 to police.uk, so a 12-month figure would undercount. We leave it out rather than show a misleading rate.
About missing dataHouse prices in Houghton and Irthington North East
House prices
- Median sale price
- £285,000
- Percentile
- 47th percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Median of 11 standard sales over the 12 months to August 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Schools in Houghton and Irthington North East
Schools
96th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Houghton and Irthington North East
Flood risk
14.6% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers 12.3% of the area. That is the 77th percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in Houghton and Irthington North East
Transport
1st percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Houghton and Irthington North East a good place to live?
Houghton and Irthington North East may be a good fit for people who value stronger school performance. Transport access appears weaker and more of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Houghton and Irthington North East safe?
Crime data is not currently available for Houghton and Irthington North East.
What are house prices like in Houghton and Irthington North East?
The median sale price was £285,000 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 47th percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in Houghton and Irthington North East?
Schools rank in the 96th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Houghton and Irthington North East?
Nearby public profiles include Cockermouth South in Cumberland and Thursby in Cumberland.
