Living in CA26, Cumberland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CA26 in Cumberland. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Cumberland: £172,036, up 6.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around CA26
53 recorded home sales on the streets around central CA26 in the last 2 years, with a median of £91,000 and a range from £33,000 to £275,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 MAIN STREET, CA26 3PB | terraced | £91,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 15 WEAVERS AVENUE, CA26 3AT | terraced | £120,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 59 MAIN STREET, CA26 3PE | terraced | £100,000 | 2026-04-10 |
| 7 WEAVERS AVENUE, CA26 3AT | terraced | £97,000 | 2026-03-23 |
| 10 DYKE NOOK, CA26 3QL | terraced | £96,000 | 2026-01-15 |
| 34 MAIN STREET, CA26 3SA | detached | £187,000 | 2026-01-09 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
8 schools within 3 miles , of which 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frizington Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Kirkland Church of England Academy | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.1 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Arlecdon Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| Montreal CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.9 mi |
6 state primary and 0 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Caring, leisure and other service | 15.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 15.4% |
| Skilled trades | 12.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.4% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 11.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
18 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CA26 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Cumberland's figures.
Common questions about CA26
What is the average house price in CA26?
The average sold price in Cumberland is £172,036 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CA26?
Prices in Cumberland are up 6.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CA26?
The median of 53 recorded sales around central CA26 in the last 2 years is £91,000, ranging from £33,000 to £275,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CA26?
8 schools sit within 3 miles of central CA26, and 75% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CA26?
18 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CA26 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CA26 at risk of flooding?
Central CA26 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CA26 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 75% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £91,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 18 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CA26 safe?
18 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CA26 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CA26 or CA23, CA26 or CA25, CA26 or CA24.
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