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Longsowerby & Caldewgate

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About

Longsowerby and Caldewgate sit on the western bank of the River Caldew, just before it meets the River Eden in Carlisle. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing built for the city's industrial workforce. It functions as a quiet, residential gateway to the city centre from the north and west.

The landscape is marked by the river and the substantial railway viaduct that crosses the valley, carrying the Settle-Carlisle line. Local life centres on small, practical shops and services along the main roads. The parish church of St. Cuthbert Without, with its churchyard extending to the riverbank, provides a green space amidst the urban setting.

Area overview

On average Longsowerby & Caldewgate has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Longsowerby & Caldewgate is £35,442 per year. There are 3 schools in Longsowerby & Caldewgate: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Longsowerby & Caldewgate is home to around 7,213 people, with a population density of about 3,455.8 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Longsowerby & Caldewgate Population
7,213
Population density
3,455.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.8(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.46(-6%)
Public order
8.46(-16%)
Other theft
4.85(-27%)
Drugs
4.16(+7%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,478
89.81%
Other White
315
4.37%
Indian
77
1.07%
Other Asian
67
0.93%
African
36
0.5%
Total population: 7,213

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,497
24.76%
No qualifications
1,401
23.18%
Level 3 (A level)
925
15.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
891
14.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
715
11.83%
Total 16+ residents: 6,045

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,084
30.15%
Owns with a mortgage
880
24.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
796
22.14%
Other social rented
571
15.88%
Social rents from council
163
4.53%
Total households: 3,595

Property prices in Longsowerby & Caldewgate

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Longsowerby & Caldewgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £346,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Longsowerby & Caldewgate in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longsowerby & Caldewgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats11£110,000
Detached3£250,000
Terraced64£117,250
Semi-Detached32£139,000

10 years median price trend in Longsowerby & Caldewgate

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longsowerby & Caldewgate.

All postcodes in Longsowerby & Caldewgate

CA27AN

Infirmary Street

CA19EA

Junction Street

CA27PF

Lawson Street

CA26HF

Woodend Drive

CA25PA

Empire Road

CA26AW

Dalston Road

CA26DX

Langrigg Road

CA19HH

Junction Street

CA26AH

Sowerby Court

CA25WE

Shaddongate

CA27JB

Newtown Road

CA27BD

Ashley Street

CA27JA

Newtown Road

CA26HE

Kelvin Grove

CA27HY

Infirmary Street

CA25UE

Shaddongate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.