Station Road Alston, Westmorland and Furness
73 addresses across 8 postcodes (CA9), about 600 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 13500157.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £155,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 21 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 6, D: 6, E: 4, F: 1, G: 1).
- Flood: 10 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 Westmorland and Furness costs £2,508 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 64% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 17 km (11 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 1.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 266 to 285 m above sea level.
- Noise: 31 of its 73 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Alston Medical Practice, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £137,500 | £137,500 | £137,500 |
| 2021 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £109,500 | £94,000 | £125,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £86,000 | £86,000 | £86,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £68,000 | £68,000 | £68,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £55,500 | £36,000 | £75,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2025 | BURN BANK COTTAGE CA9 3HZ | Other | £60,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Jan 2025 | BANK COTTAGE CA9 3HZ | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2024 | NORWOOD CA9 3HZ | Terraced | £137,500 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Oct 2021 | CARDEAN CA9 3HZ | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2018 | BANK COTTAGE CA9 3HZ | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2018 | DALE HOUSE CA9 3HZ | Terraced | £94,000 | |
| 3 Mar 2017 | WESTHOLME CA9 3HZ | Terraced | £65,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Nov 2016 | BANK COTTAGE CA9 3HZ | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2015 | CROFT HOUSE CA9 3HZ | Detached | £160,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Sep 2010 | NORCROFT CA9 3HZ | Terraced | £50,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Sep 2007 | CROFT HOUSE CA9 3HZ | Detached | £280,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Jan 2005 | LOW MILL COTTAGE CA9 3HZ | Semi-detached | £86,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Nov 2004 | LOW MILL COTTAGE CA9 3HZ | Semi-detached | £68,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Dec 1999 | NORWOOD CA9 3HZ | Terraced | £36,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Apr 1999 | ROSELYNN CA9 3HZ | Detached | £75,000 | |
| 31 Jul 1998 | JUDEEN CA9 3HZ | Terraced | £35,500 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Apr 1998 | DALE HOUSE CA9 3HZ | Terraced | £29,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Dec 1997 | NORWOOD CA9 3HZ | Terraced | £15,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 94 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (7); House, semi-detached (7); Maisonette, end-terrace (2). Built: before 1900 (14); 2009 (3); 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
- 9 Force Cottages Station Road
- 10 Force Cottages Station Road
- 11 Force Cottages Station Road
- 12 Force Cottages Station Road
- 13 Force Cottages Station Road
- Bluebell Barns, Townfoot
- Croft House, Station Road
- Dale House, Station Road
- Flat 1, Lowbyer Manor Hotel
- Flat 2, Lowbyer Manor Hotel
- Norcroft, Station Road
- Station House
- Westholme, Station Road
Council tax
What each band costs in Westmorland and Furness in 2026-27: Band D £2,508 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,672 | £1,951 | £2,229 | £2,508 | £3,065 | £3,623 | £4,180 | £5,016 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (47% of about 1,150 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Alston (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 18.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- CHURCH GATES, grade II
- H KEARTON AND SONS STORE, grade II
- HOUSE ADJOINING NORTH END OF MONUMENT VIEW, grade II
- HOUSE ADJOINING SOUTH END OF MONUMENT VIEW, grade II
- LIBRARY TOWN HALL TRUSTEE SAVINGS BANK, grade II
- LOWBYER MANOR FARMHOUSE, grade II
- LOWBYER MANOR HOTEL, grade II
- MILESTONE SET INTO ROUNDED CORNER OF WALL TO WEST OF TOWN HALL, grade II
- MONUMENT VIEW, grade II
- NUMBER 4, ADJOINING NORTH END OF LYNDHURST, grade II
- ORCHARD HOUSE, grade II
- PROPERTY ADJOINING WEST END OF ANGEL INN, grade II
- PROPERTY ON CORNER AT WEST END OF STREET, grade II
- STATION HOUSE, grade II
- SUN HOUSE, ADJOINING NORTH END OF ORCHARD HOUSE, grade II
- THE ANGEL INN, grade II
- VICARAGE AND AJOINING STABLES, grade II
- WALLS AND GATES TO ST AUGUSTINE'S CHURCHYARD ENTRANCE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Tyne Café and garage buildings, Alston: up to 18 homes, not permissioned (520 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 8 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 11 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 33 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 3 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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA9 3HZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| CA9 3HN | not in 2 or 3 | 6 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CA9 3JX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| CA9 3JB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CA9 3HU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CA9 3JQ | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
| CA9 3JW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| CA9 3RN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 73 addresses are between 266 m and 285 m above sea level (273 m on average); the ground rises about 19 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA9 3HN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CA9 3HU | 89% | 78% | 78% | 0% |
| CA9 3HZ | 95% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
| CA9 3JB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CA9 3JQ | 100% | 64% | 64% | 0% |
| CA9 3JW | 100% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
| CA9 3JX | 100% | 69% | 69% | 0% |
| CA9 3RN | 100% | 83% | 83% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Haltwhistle 96,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 17 km (11 miles) |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Station Yard Workshops Alston | 90 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 54.2 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alston Medical Practice | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alston Pharmacy | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alston Dental Practice | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Alston Hospital | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Brampton Police Station | 23.8 km (15 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,920 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.9 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,140 m² | 300 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site, 340m north east of Moorwell Bridge, a scheduled monument, 260 m south-west. 44 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site, 340m north east of Moorwell Bridge | Scheduled monument | 260 m south-west |
| Market Cross | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m south-east |
| High Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hallhill Plantation | Wood | 280 m west |
| Low Force | Waterfall | 300 m east |
| High Spencycroft Plantation | Wood | 850 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Mounthooly Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Low Bottom | Valley | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Horse Edge | Hill | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 1.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.0 | 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 | 6 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 25 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 42 | 73 |
31 of the street's 73 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 Westmorland and Furness: see them on the Westmorland and Furness page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alston Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Samuel King's School | Secondary | 11–16 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowbyer Manor Country House CA9 3JX | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 120 m | 5 Very good | 9 Mar 2022 |
| Cumberland Mustard CA9 3HZ | Manufacturers/packers | 270 m | 4 Good | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Moredun Garage CA9 3HZ | Retailers - other | 270 m | Exempt | |
| Alston Masonic Club CA9 3JF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Cobbles Cafe CA9 3HS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Cumbrian Co-op CA9 3HS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2022 |
| The Turk's Head CA9 3HS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Cumberland Hotel CA9 3HX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Alston Pharmacy CA9 3QP | Retailers - other | 360 m | Exempt | |
| Alston Wholefoods CA9 3QN | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Grisedale Croft CA9 3QS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Alston Post Office CA9 3HP | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Alston House CA9 3RN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Victoria Inn CA9 3SE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Saddlers Bakery and Bistro CA9 3SF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near A686 (2); On or near Alston (1); On or near Lowbyer Park (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, mid-terrace (lodged 25 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CA9 3HZ: 25 addresses of 26 in the postcode
- CA9 3HN: 17 addresses
- CA9 3JX: 17 addresses of 26 in the postcode
- CA9 3JB: 6 addresses
- CA9 3HU: 2 addresses of 19 in the postcode
- CA9 3JQ: 2 addresses of 22 in the postcode
- CA9 3JW: 2 addresses of 35 in the postcode
- CA9 3RN: 2 addresses of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Townfoot · Low Byer Park · Lowbyer Park · Croft Terrace · King's Arms Lane · Sunset View · The Butts · Market Place · The Butts · Globe House
All the streets in CA9 and across Westmorland and Furness.
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.