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Takeaways| Council | Westmorland and Furness |
| Crime Rate | Above Average for a North West town 48% above the national average. |
AllotmentsPlay SpaceGolf CoursePublic ParkTennis CourtBowling GreenPlaying FieldPubs & BarsRestaurants & CafesRetail ShoppingSupermarketsTakeawaysNo train or motorway links found nearby
The average house price in Alston is £250,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Alston house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Alston a nice place to live?
Yes, Alston is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Cumbria.
How safe is Alston?
Alston has an above average crime rate for a North West town, with around 111 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 48% above the national average, and 70% above the Cumbria average. The comparison is stabilised for a small population.
What are the best schools in Alston?
Alston has 2 schools nearby. The best-rated schools are Alston Primary School and Samuel King's School, both rated Good by Ofsted.
What are the demographics of Alston?
The majority of residents in Alston identify as White (British) (98%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (98%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.