Houses for sale in Alston

Frequently asked questions about buying in Alston

What is the average house price in Alston?

The average home for sale in Alston is priced at £401,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £365,000. This is based on the 81 homes for sale on Houses right now.

How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Alston?

A typical 2-bedroom home in Alston costs £250,000 and a 3-bedroom home £350,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £100,000. 4-bedroom homes are about £428,000.

What price range should I expect in Alston?

Most homes in Alston are priced between £110,000 and £1.25 million, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £250,000, and one in five £450,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in Alston?

There are 73 homes for sale in Alston on Houses right now, plus 13 already under offer. 12 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in Alston?

Yes. Homes put up for sale in Alston over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £350,000, 7.7% higher than the year before (£325,000). By size, 2-bedroom homes are down 5% and 3-bedroom homes are up 15%.

How long does it take to sell a home in Alston?

Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 4 months. About 19% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 9 months. Houses go faster, in about 4 months against about 13 months for flats.

What do homes actually sell for in Alston?

In the year to July 2026, 66 homes sold in Alston at a typical price of £308,000, according to HM Land Registry. Asking prices today are a little higher, at £365,000, as sellers usually ask above what homes finally sell for.

What rental yield can I get in Alston?

About 8.7% gross for flats and 5.0% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Alston over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes are for sale in Alston?

Detached houses are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes for sale in Alston. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Terraced houses are the cheapest, at about £250,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £420,000.

Where are the cheapest places to buy near Alston?

Of the areas around Alston, Barnard Castle is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £300,000, followed by Sedbergh (£300,000) and Kirkby Stephen (£378,000). Alston itself is £365,000.

Are homes in Alston freehold or leasehold?

Almost all homes for sale in Alston are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats.

What are the schools like in Alston?

There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in Alston. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Alston?

Stations in Alston include Langwathby.