About Alston

Alston is a market town located in the county of Cumbria, in the north of England. Situated at an elevation of around 385 metres above sea level, it is one of the highest market towns in England. The town centre features a mix of traditional stone buildings and modern shops, with a weekly market held in the market square. Alston is known for its historic railway station, which is part of the heritage South Tynedale Railway, offering scenic steam train rides through the surrounding countryside. The area is popular with walkers and cyclists, with access to the Pennine Way and other footpaths. The town has a range of local amenities including pubs, cafes, and a community hall. Its postcode area is CA9.

Local Government

District Eden
County Cumbria
Ward Alston Moor
Constituency Penrith and The Border
Parish Alston Moor
Region North West

Property Prices 341 sales

Average Price £264K
£11K — £6.27M
Detached £318K 84
Semi £188K 81
Terraced £148K 82
Flat £81K 17

Schools & Education 3 nearby View all schools

2 Primary
1 Secondary
Alston Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Samuel King's School Secondary 0.2 miles Nenthead Primary School Primary 4.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Raise 0 yards Blagill 1.4 miles Bayles 1.4 miles Ayle 1.9 miles Leadgate 2 miles Galligill 2.6 miles Nenthall 2.6 miles Garrigill 3.6 miles Crossgill 4.2 miles Slaggyford 4.5 miles Nenthead 4.7 miles Knarsdale 5 miles

Streets in CA9 30 shown View all streets

A686 15 A689 20 Ameshaugh Road 1 B6277 8 B6294 2 Bevan Terrace 1 Bruntley Meadows 3 Church Lane 1 Church Road 6 Church Terrace 2 Clitheroe 1 Coatley Hill North Loaning 1 Dene Terrace 1 Fidler Street 1 Force Cottages 1 Front Street 12 Garrigill Road 5 Gossipgate 1 Hill House Lane 1 Hillersdon Terrace 5 Hodgson Close 2 Howhill 3 Jollybeard Gate 1 Jollybeard Lane 1 King's Arms Lane 2 Lovelady Lane 1 Lowbyer Park 1 Market Place 6 Nenthead Road 6 Overburn 1

Postcodes in CA9 50 shown View all postcodes

CA9 3AA CA9 3AB CA9 3AE CA9 3AF CA9 3AG CA9 3AP CA9 3AR CA9 3AS CA9 3AU CA9 3BD CA9 3BE CA9 3BG CA9 3BJ CA9 3BL CA9 3BN CA9 3BP CA9 3BS CA9 3BT CA9 3BU CA9 3BW CA9 3DA CA9 3DB CA9 3DD CA9 3DE CA9 3DF CA9 3DG CA9 3DH CA9 3DP CA9 3DR CA9 3DS CA9 3DT CA9 3DU CA9 3DX CA9 3DY CA9 3DZ CA9 3EA CA9 3EB CA9 3EH CA9 3EJ CA9 3EL CA9 3EN CA9 3EU CA9 3EW CA9 3EX CA9 3EY CA9 3EZ CA9 3HA CA9 3HB CA9 3HD CA9 3HE