Houghton and Irthington South West
Strong on schools, with transport to consider
Houghton and Irthington South West at a glance
- House prices
- £230,000
- Lower prices29th percentile
- Schools
- 82nd percentile
- Strong
- Transport
- 20th percentile
- Weak
- Crime rate
- Data not yet available
- Flood risk
- 8.1% of the area in flood zones
- Middle62nd percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs Houghton and Irthington South West a good place to live?
Houghton and Irthington South West may be a good fit for people who value stronger school performance and lower house prices. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Cumberland below.
Houghton and Irthington South West and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton and Irthington South West | £230,000 | Data not yet available |
| Cockermouth North | £210,500 | Data not yet available |
| Millom Without | £217,500 | 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
- Buyers looking for lower house prices
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
Crime rate in Houghton and Irthington South West
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 South West
House prices
- Median sale price
- £230,000
- Percentile
- 29th percentile nationally
House prices are below the national middle range.
Median of 29 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 South West
Schools
82nd percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Houghton and Irthington South West
Flood risk
8.1% 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 5.8% of the area. That is the 62nd 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 South West
Transport
20th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Houghton and Irthington South West a good place to live?
Houghton and Irthington South West may be a good fit for people who value stronger school performance and lower house prices. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Houghton and Irthington South West safe?
Crime data is not currently available for Houghton and Irthington South West.
What are house prices like in Houghton and Irthington South West?
The median sale price was £230,000 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 29th percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in Houghton and Irthington South West?
Schools rank in the 82nd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Houghton and Irthington South West?
Nearby public profiles include Cockermouth North in Cumberland and Millom Without in Cumberland.
