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Longtown, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Longtown is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 3,000. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.3 /5.0
A Great
3,000 Population 411/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
38.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$53,925 Median Income
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,925 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$211,916 home value, $1,348/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Longtown

Longtown

Longtown is a market town in Cumbria, but in the historic county of Cumberland, England, just south of the Scottish Border. It has a sheep market which was at the centre of the 2001 United Kingdom foot-and-mouth crisis. Just south-west of Longtown is Arthuret Church, dedicated to Saint Michael and All Angels. In 2021 it had a population of 2,175.

People

Population3,000
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density411/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,925
Per Capita$53,925
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$211,916
Rent$1,348
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units1,200

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain38.5 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population3,000
Population Density411 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates55.0093°, -2.9672°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation38.5 inches (979 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$53,925
Median Age46.5 years

About Longtown

Longtown is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 3,000. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Longtown has a population of 3,000 with a density of 411 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles. The median age is 46.5 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.5% of residents.

Population

3,000
Total Population
411
People / sq mi
46.5yrs
Median Age
20% above United Kingdom avg
7.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.5%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.5%

Social Characteristics

Longtown vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Longtown is $53,925, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,925 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,037, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 273 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Longtown vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,925
28% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$53,925
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)273

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Longtown is $211,916, 25% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,348 (16% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,200 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$211,916
25% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,348
16% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units1,200

Property Tax

Longtown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²)
Population Density411/sq mi
Coordinates55.0093°N, 2.9672°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.98"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 94 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 126 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 128 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 104 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 44 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 115 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 148 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 28 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
July 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in Wettest

Longtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and April the driest (2.3").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density411/sq mi
Total Area7.3 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Longtown

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fir Ends Primary School - - - -
Canonbie School - - - -
Shankhill CofE Primary School - - - -
Blackford CofE Primary School - - - -
Longtown Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Longtown

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
JFSR - Jazz Funk Soul Radio funk, jazz AAC 320 kbps
HearMe - 00s rock 00s rock, 00’s rock MP3
Bay Trust Radio - MP3 128 kbps
frisk radio guilty Pleasures northeast music AAC
Golden Decades Radio 70s, 80s MP3 128 kbps
Alive Radio 107.3 dance, hits MP3 128 kbps
Hear Me top pop pop, pop music MP3

Museums in Longtown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
A World In Miniature
Cumbria's Museum of Military Life
Gretna Green Experience
Guildhall Museum
Scaleby Hill Vintage Motor Bike Museum
Solway Aviation Museum
The Devil's Porridge Museum
Tullie House

Libraries in Longtown

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brampton Library0.0
Carlisle Library0.0
Denton Holme Library0.0
Langholm Library0.0
Longtown Library0.0
Morton Library0.0
Westerkirk Parish Library0.0
Wigton Library0.0

Hotels in Longtown

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cross Keys Hotel
Graham Arms Hotel

Restaurants in Longtown

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Skitby

Cafes in Longtown

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hills Deli
Kirklinton Hall
Lemon Tree Café
Robin Hood Inn & Tearoom

Clinics in Longtown

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Longtown Medical Centre

Veterinaries in Longtown

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Capontree Veterinary Centre Longtown

Gas Stations in Longtown

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Banks in Longtown

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
The Cumberland

Breweries in Longtown

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Borderlands Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Longtown

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Longtown

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carlisle Lake District AirportCAXMedium Airport
RAF Spadeadam-Medium Airport
Bedlands Gate Airfield-Small Airport
Berrier Airstrip-Small Airport
Charterhall Airfield-Small Airport
Eccles Newton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Fingland-Small Airport
Glassonby Airfield-Small Airport
Kirkbride Airfield-Small Airport
Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Midlem Airstrip-Small Airport
Nether Huntlywood Airstrip-Small Airport
Skelling Farm Glider Field-Small Airport
Thankerton private airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Longtown

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canonbie Post Office
Longtown Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Longtown

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Canonbie United Parish Church
Kirkandrews-on-Esk Church
Megs Hill Friends Meeting House
Saint Michael and all Angels
St Cuthberts Church
St John the Baptist

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Longtown

What is the population of Longtown?

Longtown has a population of 3,000 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 411 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Longtown expensive to live in?

The median household income is $53,925, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $211,916 (25% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,348 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Longtown?

Longtown has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.5 inches.

How is the job market in Longtown?

Longtown has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,037. There are 273 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Longtown?

The median home value in Longtown is $211,916. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,348. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Longtown?

50.0% of adults in Longtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Longtown?

97.5% of residents speak only English at home.

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