About Arlecdon

Arlecdon is a small village located in the county of Cumbria, in the north of England. It lies within the historic county of Westmorland and is situated near the border with North Yorkshire. The village is part of the Eden Valley, known for its rolling countryside and agricultural landscape. Arlecdon is positioned close to the A685 road, which connects it to nearby towns such as Penrith and Appleby. The area is predominantly rural, with fields and farmland surrounding the settlement. The village itself is modest in size, with a small number of homes and a few local amenities. The postcode area for Arlecdon is CA26, which serves the surrounding region. The community is quiet and peaceful, reflecting the character of the wider Cumbrian countryside.

School Ratings in Arlecdon

There are 35 schools in and around Arlecdon. North East Copeland SureStart Children's Centre is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Arlecdon

The average property price is £170K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £84K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Arlecdon

Recorded crime levels are broadly in line with the national average. Burglary is prevalent across Arlecdon, with 2 recorded incidents in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Arlecdon

Arlecdon sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Arlecdon

Broadband availability in Arlecdon includes superfast options in many areas, though speeds can vary. Mobile coverage is generally adequate on 4G, but 5G and indoor reception may be limited in some spots. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 626 sales

Average Price £170K
£5K — £1.26M
Detached £279K 206
Semi £140K 114
Terraced £84K 263
Flat £135K 3

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

23 Primary
3 Secondary
9 Other
Arlecdon Primary School Primary 0.5 miles North East Copeland SureStart Children's Centre Outstanding 1.3 miles Frizington Nursery School Nursery Good 1.3 miles Frizington Community Primary School Primary Good 1.3 miles St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary Good 1.5 miles Kirkland Church of England Academy Primary Good 1.6 miles Ennerdale and Kinniside CofE Primary School Primary Good 2.8 miles Moresby Primary School Primary Good 3 miles Cleator Moor Nursery School Nursery Requires Improvement 3.3 miles Montreal CofE Primary School Primary Good 3.3 miles St Benedict's Catholic High School Secondary Good 3.4 miles Mayfield School Outstanding 3.4 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Arlecdon IMD 2025

Arlecdon sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
6/10
Employment
4/10
Education
5/10
Health
3/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
4/10
1,050 Children (0-15) 15%
4,482 Working Age 63%
2,391 Older (60+) 33%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 31.4% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 15.8% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Arlecdon 27 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Reported crime levels in Arlecdon sit broadly in line with national averages for a village of this size. Violence & sexual offences accounts for the largest share of recorded offences. The profile is typical of a well-populated area with a mix of residential and commercial activity.

15 Violence & Sexual Offences
2 Burglary
2 Other Theft
2 Vehicle Crime
2 Other Crime
1 Criminal Damage & Arson
1 Drugs
1 Public Order
1 Shoplifting
Local Policing
Cumbria Cleator Moor Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Parton Train Station 4.1 miles
Corkickle Train Station 4.4 miles
Whitehaven Train Station 4.4 miles
Harrington Train Station 4.9 miles
St Bees Train Station 6.3 miles
Workington Train Station 6.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Rowrah 0.9 miles Winder 1.2 miles Asby 1.4 miles Leys 1.4 miles Frizington 1.4 miles Kidburngill 1.8 miles Millgillhead 2 miles Crossgates 2.2 miles Woodend 2.2 miles Kirkland 2.2 miles Pica 2.2 miles Felldyke 2.5 miles

Local Government

District Copeland
County Cumbria
Ward Arlecdon & Ennerdale
Constituency Copeland
Parish Arlecdon and Frizington
Region North West

Streets in CA26 30 shown View all streets

A5086 5 Arlecdon Parks Road 2 Arlecdon Road 4 B5293 1 Bankend Road 1 Barwise Row 1 Bowthorn Road 1 Church Street 3 Cold Fell 3 Coronation Drive 2 Dyke Nook Street 1 Dyke Street 1 Elm Way 1 Frizington Road 6 Griffin Close 1 Kelton Croft 1 Kilbride Place 1 Lindow Street 2 Lingla Gardens 1 Lingley Fields 1 Lingley Road 1 Main Street 11 Meadow View 1 Meadowcroft Road 1 Mill Street 3 Mona Street 1 Murton Court 1 Murton Park 1 Newtown 3 Nook Street 2

Postcodes in CA26 50 shown View all postcodes

CA26 3AB CA26 3AL CA26 3AS CA26 3AT CA26 3PA CA26 3PB CA26 3PE CA26 3PF CA26 3PG CA26 3PH CA26 3PJ CA26 3PL CA26 3PN CA26 3PP CA26 3PQ CA26 3PR CA26 3PS CA26 3PT CA26 3PU CA26 3PW CA26 3PX CA26 3PY CA26 3PZ CA26 3QA CA26 3QD CA26 3QF CA26 3QG CA26 3QH CA26 3QJ CA26 3QL CA26 3QN CA26 3QP CA26 3QQ CA26 3QR CA26 3QS CA26 3QT CA26 3QU CA26 3QW CA26 3QX CA26 3QY CA26 3QZ CA26 3RA CA26 3RB CA26 3RD CA26 3RE CA26 3RG CA26 3RU CA26 3RW CA26 3SA CA26 3SB