Living in LA19, Cumberland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LA19 in Cumberland. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- The average sold price in Cumberland is £170,966 (HM Land Registry UK House Price Index).
- Prices across Cumberland are up 3.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 2 schools within about 3 miles, 100% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of LA19 is in flood zone 3 (high probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in Cumberland pays £2,511 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 1 crime within roughly a mile of the centre in June 2026, most commonly drugs (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 11 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in Cumberland: £170,966, up 3.3% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider North West average is £221,445.
Check sold prices for a specific address in LA19 →
See where LA19 ranks across North West →
Council tax at Band D in Cumberland: £2,511 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Schools nearby
2 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Shaw's CofE School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi away | no figure |
| Waberthwaite CofE School | Primary | Not rated | 2.1 mi away | no figure |
2 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 |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 22.5% |
| Professional occupations | 16.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.0% |
| Elementary occupations | 10.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
How LA19 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: degree-level adults, up 6.9 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of LA19 (E01019259, 1,240 residents in 2021, down 4.6% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: degree-level adults, up 6.9 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 71.7% | 69.6% | -2.1 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 15.6% | 17.0% | +1.4 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 9.1% | 13.2% | +4.1 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 12.2% | 14.8% | +2.6 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 25.5% | 27.7% | +2.2 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 24.6% | 31.5% | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 3.5% | 3.6% | +0.1 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 76.8% | 79.2% | +2.4 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 98.8% | 96.9% | -1.9 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central LA19 in June 2026, most commonly drugs.
Flood risk
Zone 3 (high probability), river flooding. 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 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Cumberland's figures.
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in Cumberland pays £2,511 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 4.9% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for Cumberland, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | £2,175 | Not given |
| 2024-25 | £2,284 | +5.0% |
| 2025-26 | £2,394 | +4.8% |
| 2026-27 | £2,511 | +4.9% |
Exceptional Financial Support. Cumberland was agreed support by government for 2026-27 (£11.834m), 2025-26 (£23.439m), 2024-25 (£22.582m), 2023-24 (£10.636m). Support is permission to borrow, or to spend capital receipts, on day-to-day services because the council could not otherwise set a balanced budget. Councils in this position tend to cut services and raise council tax by the most the rules allow.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about LA19
What is the average house price in LA19?
The average sold price in Cumberland is £170,966 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in LA19?
Prices in Cumberland are up 3.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
Are the schools good in LA19?
2 schools sit within 3 miles of central LA19, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in LA19?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LA19 in June 2026, most commonly drugs (Police.uk).
Is LA19 at risk of flooding?
Central LA19 sits in Zone 3 (high probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is LA19 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is LA19 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LA19 in June 2026, according to Police.uk. The most common category was drugs. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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