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About

Currock is a residential ward located directly south of Carlisle city centre, across the River Caldew. The area is primarily composed of housing estates built throughout the twentieth century, offering a mix of property types. Its position provides convenient access to the city's central amenities and transport links. The ward is bordered by the railway line to the north and the Caldewgate industrial area to the northeast.

The local landscape is defined by the river and several areas of green space, including Upperby Park. Housing is organised into distinct neighbourhoods like Upperby and Harraby Green. The area is served by its own local shopping parades and community facilities, creating a self-contained environment. The Carlisle College campus is situated within the ward, contributing to its daytime population.

Area overview

On average Currock has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 284 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 10.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Currock is £37,817 per year. The median sale price in Currock is £115,000 (around £129 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £100,000 and £145,000. There are 3 schools in Currock: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Currock is home to around 6,181 people, with a population density of about 4,363 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
284
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Currock Population
6,181
Population density
4,363 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
144.15(+286%)
Public order
35.43(+250%)
Shoplifting
34.3(+493%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.05(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.89(+188%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,190
83.99%
Other White
453
7.33%
Other Asian
144
2.33%
Other
81
1.31%
Indian
54
0.87%
Total population: 6,179

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,290
24.56%
No qualifications
1,079
20.54%
Level 3 (A level)
1,018
19.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
764
14.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
608
11.58%
Total 16+ residents: 5,252

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
967
30.91%
Owns outright
827
26.44%
Owns with a mortgage
823
26.31%
Other social rented
349
11.16%
Other forms of private rent
90
2.88%
Total households: 3,128

Property prices in Currock

Median price: £115,000
Price per sq ft: £129
Sales (last 12 months): 124
Typical range (middle 50%): £100K – £145K

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £129 per square foot) in Currock area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,500 up to £227,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Currock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£195,000£213
Semi-Detached12£121,000£157
Flats5£115,000£96
Terraced105£115,000£127

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Currock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Currock.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£40,000£80,500£84,000
2017£62,500£109,250£80,000
2018£54,000£113,000£82,000
2019£45,000£116,750£80,000
2020£64,000£118,000£87,750
2021£59,000£125,000£85,750
2022£86,000£92,000£95,000
2023£58,000£122,500£95,500
2024£60,000£107,000£95,000
2025£87,500£144,000£110,000
2026£105,000£111,500£113,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Currock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Currock.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£100£94£92
2017£110£116£92
2018£109£129£93
2019£61£125£90
2020£117£139£94
2021£103£135£101
2022£138£123£107
2023£146£157£113
2024£88£146£113
2025£97£127£122
2026£122£157£125
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Currock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Currock in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district.

Band A£1,674
Band B£1,953
Band C£2,232
Band D£2,511
Band E£3,069
Band F£3,627
Band G£4,186
Band H£5,023

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Currock ward.

Local councillors

Lisa Brown

Currock - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party