Burnside Longtown, Cumberland
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (CA6), about 30 m long. USRN 5904683.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 5, E: 1).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Cumberland costs £2,511 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 6.2 km (3.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Riverside Doilies Brae, is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 18 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Longtown Medical Centre, about 390 m away.
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 110 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 48 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (4); Bungalow, end-terrace (3); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (4); 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6); owner-occupied (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Cumberland in 2026-27: Band D £2,511 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,674 | £1,953 | £2,232 | £2,511 | £3,069 | £3,627 | £4,186 | £5,023 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (78% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Site of former Lochinvar School Longtown, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 14 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 2 medium, 6 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA6 5XN | zone 3 | 0 / 2 / 5 | unlikely |
| CA6 5XW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 18 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA6 5XN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CA6 5XW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gretna Green 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) |
| Carlisle 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 13.4 km (8.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Burns Street Longtown | 40 m |
| EV charging points | bp Pulse | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 81.9 km (51 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Longtown Medical Centre | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 21D Carlisle | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Cumberland Infirmary | 12.5 km (7.8 miles) |
| Police station | Gretna Police Station | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Riverside Doilies Brae 1.8 ha | 310 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 60 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.6 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Battle of Solway Moss 1542, a registered battlefield, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Battle of Solway Moss 1542 | Registered battlefield | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Powdrake Pool | Lake or reservoir | 470 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Willow Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Scaurbank Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Wilkins' Pool | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Jenet's Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
| Red Cleugh | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 9 |
2 of the street's 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cumberland: see them on the Cumberland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longtown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 270 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eskdale House Residential Home CA6 5UZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2026 |
| The Lunch Box CA6 5UY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Border Hog Roast CA6 5UY | Other catering premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Julie Vevers Ltd CA6 5UY | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2019 |
| Spice Fusion CA6 5UY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Gracie's CA6 5UA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 4 Good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Hills Deli (Cafe) CA6 5UA | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Graham Arms Inn CA6 5SE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 160 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Moat Village Hall CA6 5TF | Other catering premises | 170 m | Exempt | |
| Aspens Services Ltd - Longtown Primary School CA6 5UF | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| W Kirkup and Sons Butchers CA6 5UX | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Charlie's CA6 5SD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2026 |
| The Cobbles Sandwich Shop CA6 5SD | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Classic Pizza CA6 5UE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Patersons Fresh CA6 5TJ | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Swan Street (17); On or near A7 (14); On or near Mary Court (14); On or near English Street (11); On or near Albert Street (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 37% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 40% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Burn Street · Ward Street · Swan Street · English Street · Netherby Street · Mill Street · Netherby Road · Swan Street · High Street · Albert Street · Raefield · Mary Court
All the streets in CA6 and across Cumberland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.