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CA1 1HS

Strand Road

Castle

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Overview

Postcode CA1 1HS is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Carlisle area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 407.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Carlisle is £37,332 per year. The nearest station is Carlisle, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rickerby Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
408
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Central Carlisle has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,285 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Carlisle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 407.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.9%

Approximately 8.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Central Carlisle is £37,332 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from CA1 1HS.

Flood risk

Low

Central Carlisle near CA1 1HS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Carlisle located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CA1 1HS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Carlisle

N/A

Walking directions to Carlisle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA1 1HS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRickerby ParkLargeWalking directions to Rickerby Park
0.4 miTullie House GardenSmallWalking directions to Tullie House Garden
0.4 miSite of former Christ ChurchSmallWalking directions to Site of former Christ Church

Area Profile

Population
196
Population density
2,613.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
210.53(+464%)
Shoplifting
74.76(+1193%)
Anti-social behaviour
63.4(+253%)
Drugs
53.23(+1265%)
Public order
52.03(+414%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
153
79.27%
Other White
27
13.99%
Irish
3
1.55%
Chinese
2
1.04%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
1.04%
Total population: 193

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
34.9%
Level 3 (A level)
49
25.52%
No qualifications
32
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
8.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
7.29%
Total 16+ residents: 192

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
89
72.36%
Owns outright
14
11.38%
Other social rented
11
8.94%
Owns with a mortgage
6
4.88%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.44%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Castle

Median price£110,000
Price per sq ft£133
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£82K – £154K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 (about £133 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £775,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£252,500£279
Semi-Detached10£142,500£168
Terraced65£117,000£134
Flats26£79,000£120

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£64,000£88,000£76,750
2017£70,150£86,000£75,000
2018£70,000£104,500£79,500
2019£67,500£115,000£78,250
2020£63,000£122,500£80,500
2021£85,000£107,500£93,875
2022£90,750£130,000£100,000
2023£87,500£122,500£99,475
2024£84,500£125,000£107,000
2025£80,000£135,000£112,500
2026£82,000£155,000£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£97£146£98
2017£94£106£98
2018£108£143£98
2019£106£115£94
2020£83£131£101
2021£130£121£102
2022£145£120£117
2023£121£157£116
2024£123£142£130
2025£123£173£128
2026£110£141£134
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA1 1HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA1 1HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 2025Flat 2, Red Gables, Chatsworth Square, Carlisle, CA1 1HEFlatsLeasehold£78,000
11 Jul 20253, Strand Road, Carlisle, CA1 1NBTerracedFreehold£220,000
26 Mar 20257, Spencer Street, Carlisle, CA1 1BEOtherFreehold£220,000
04 Jul 2025Fairview House, Victoria Place, Carlisle, CA1 1HPDetachedFreehold£520,000
20 May 2025St. Gabriel'S Convent, 52, Victoria Place, Carlisle, CA1 1HPOtherFreehold£720,000

Schools

In the CA1 1HS postcode area, located within Central Carlisle, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA1 1HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryTrinity SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.1 miNot applicableProgress Schools - CarlisleOther independent special school

Requires improvement

0.2 miSecondaryRichard Rose Central AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA1 1HS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA1 1HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miIceland70-78 Lowther Street, Carlisle, CA3 8DPWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miTaste Of Eastern Europe18 Lonsdale Street, Carlisle, CA1 1DBWalking directions to Taste Of Eastern Europe
0.2 miPremier ExpressLonsdale Street, Cumberland, CA1 1BZWalking directions to Premier Express
0.2 miMy ShopEast Tower Lane, Cumberland, CA3 8NSWalking directions to My Shop
0.3 miSpar81-85 English Street, Carlisle, CA3 8LUWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,596
Band B£1,862
Band C£2,128
Band D£2,394
Band E£2,926
Band F£3,458
Band G£3,990
Band H£4,788

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CA1 1HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anne Glendinning

Castle - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Julie Minns

Carlisle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCumberlandE06000063
Parliamentary ConstituencyCarlisleE14001152
WardCastleE05014178
ParishCumberland, unparished areaE43000295
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central CarlisleE02003992
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carlisle 006BE01019206
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA1 1HS

Is CA1 1HS (Central Carlisle) safe?

The area around CA1 1HS records about 408 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near CA1 1HS?

The median sale price around CA1 1HS in Central Carlisle is £110,000 (about £133 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA1 1HS?

There are 8 schools close to CA1 1HS, including Trinity School (Requires improvement), Progress Schools - Carlisle (Requires improvement) and Richard Rose Central Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CA1 1HS?

The closest station to CA1 1HS is Carlisle, about 642 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA1 1HS?

CA1 1HS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,285 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA1 1HS (Central Carlisle) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Carlisle covering CA1 1HS is Julie Minns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anne Glendinning (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.