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CA1 1LR

Victoria Place

Botcherby

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Detailed insights for CA1 1LR

Overview

Postcode CA1 1LR is located in an urban city, within the Botcherby area of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Carlisle area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Carlisle is £37,332 per year. The median sale price in Botcherby is £155,000 (around £150 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £122,375 and £206,250. The nearest station is Carlisle, about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Melbourne Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Central Carlisle has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,698 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Central Carlisle has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1%

Approximately 1.0% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 41 ft away from CA1 1LR.

Flood risk

Low

Central Carlisle near CA1 1LR 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CA1 1LR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Carlisle

N/A

Walking directions to Carlisle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA1 1LR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMelbourne ParkLargeWalking directions to Melbourne Park
0.4 miFusehill ParkSmallWalking directions to Fusehill Park

Area Profile

Population
220
Population density
956.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.03(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.07(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.67(-80%)
Drugs
3.67(-6%)
Vehicle crime
3.67(-39%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
196
89.09%
Other White
16
7.27%
Indian
4
1.82%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.82%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
29.03%
Level 3 (A level)
42
22.58%
No qualifications
37
19.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
12.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
6.99%
Total 16+ residents: 186

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
43%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
32%
Owns with a mortgage
21
21%
Other forms of private rent
3
3%
Other social rented
1
1%
Total households: 100

Property prices in Botcherby

Median price: £155,000
Price per sq ft: £150
Sales (last 12 months): 112
Typical range (middle 50%): £122K – £206K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £150 per square foot) in Botcherby area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Botcherby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£322,500£214
Semi-Detached32£185,000£196
Terraced65£142,000£143
Flats5£95,000£138

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Botcherby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Botcherby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£120,000£64,000£112,000£82,000
2017£169,000£60,250£116,000£105,000
2018£173,000£59,000£114,500£111,000
2019£195,350£63,000£139,250£105,000
2020£241,331£66,000£123,750£118,000
2021£259,995£75,000£145,000£125,000
2022£264,995£117,500£127,000£147,500
2023£279,998£72,000£142,500£115,250
2024£275,000£90,000£157,500£125,000
2025£270,500£92,500£160,000£137,975
2026£330,000£90,000£194,000£147,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Botcherby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Botcherby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£90£78£150£75
2017£152£81£124£98
2018£163£94£129£110
2019£184£93£146£100
2020£192£105£143£105
2021£193£111£152£115
2022£205£135£162£140
2023£214£112£167£125
2024£219£135£176£124
2025£213£126£186£139
2026£215£129£191£148
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Botcherby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA1 1LR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA1 1LR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 20263, St Aidans Road, Carlisle, CA1 1LTSemi-DetachedFreehold£435,000
27 Jun 2025177, Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 1LPTerracedFreehold£337,000
10 Jul 2026176, Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 1LQTerracedFreehold£273,500
31 Jul 2025174, Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 1LQTerracedFreehold£252,500
30 Apr 2025104, Petteril Street, Carlisle, CA1 2ANTerracedFreehold£158,500

Schools

In the CA1 1LR postcode area, located within Central Carlisle, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA1 1LR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryRichard Rose Central AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryNorman Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBrook Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CA1 1LR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA1 1LR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miForeways264 Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 2BXWalking directions to Foreways
0.3 miOne Stop4-5 Fusehill Street, Carlisle, CA1 2ESWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miTaste Of Eastern Europe18 Lonsdale Street, Carlisle, CA1 1DBWalking directions to Taste Of Eastern Europe

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 councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Robert William Betton

Botcherby - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Julie Minns

Carlisle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCumberlandE06000063
Parliamentary ConstituencyCarlisleE14001152
WardBotcherbyE05014174
ParishCumberland, unparished areaE43000295
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central CarlisleE02003992
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carlisle 006EE01019237
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA1 1LR

Is CA1 1LR (Central Carlisle) safe?

The area around CA1 1LR records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 1LR?

The median sale price around CA1 1LR in Botcherby is £155,000 (about £150 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA1 1LR?

There are 7 schools close to CA1 1LR, including Richard Rose Central Academy (Requires improvement), Norman Street Primary School (Good) and Brook Street Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CA1 1LR?

The closest station to CA1 1LR is Carlisle, about 981 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA1 1LR?

CA1 1LR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,698 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Carlisle covering CA1 1LR is Julie Minns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robert William Betton (Independent).

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