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.
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.
Schools nearby
2 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Shaw's CofE School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Waberthwaite CofE School | Primary | Not rated | 2.1 mi |
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.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central LA19 in 2026-06, 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.
Common questions about LA19
What is the average house price in LA19?
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 LA19?
Prices in Cumberland are up 6.9% 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 2026-06, 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 2026-06, 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
Weighing two up? LA19 or CA18, LA19 or CA19, LA19 or LA18.
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