Postcode CA1 1LU is located in an urban city, within the Botcherby ward 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 nearest station is Carlisle, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Melbourne Park.
Central Carlisle has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,070 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Central Carlisle has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
The average income per household in Central Carlisle is £37,332 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 197 ft away from CA1 1LU.
Central Carlisle near CA1 1LU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Carlisle located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Carlisle | N/A | Walking directions to Carlisle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Melbourne Park | Large | Walking directions to Melbourne Park |
| 0.4 mi | Site of former Christ Church | Small | Walking directions to Site of former Christ Church |
| 0.3 mi | Fusehill Park | Small | Walking directions to Fusehill Park |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £147,000 (about £149 per square foot) in Botcherby area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £410,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £315,000 | £216 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £170,000 | £186 |
| Terraced | 62 | £136,500 | £143 |
| Flats | 7 | £95,000 | £129 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £120,000 | £55,500 | £109,000 | £76,000 |
| 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 | £139,975 |
| 2026 | £332,500 | £90,000 | £177,500 | £144,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £123 | £72 | £149 | £65 |
| 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 | £214 | £126 | £186 | £140 |
| 2026 | £224 | £129 | £135 | £149 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA1 1LU.
In the CA1 1LU postcode area, located within Central Carlisle, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA1 1LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 4-5 Fusehill Street, Carlisle, CA1 2ES | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Taste Of Eastern Europe | 18 Lonsdale Street, Carlisle, CA1 1DB | Walking directions to Taste Of Eastern Europe |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Express | Lonsdale Street, Cumberland, CA1 1BZ | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.4 mi | Foreways | 264 Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 2BX | Walking directions to Foreways |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 70-78 Lowther Street, Carlisle, CA3 8DP | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CA1 1LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Robert William Betton
Botcherby - Elected 5 May 2022
Julie Minns
Carlisle - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CA1 1LU 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.
The median sale price around CA1 1LU in Central Carlisle is £147,000 (about £149 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CA1 1LU, including Richard Rose Central Academy (Requires improvement), Norman Street Primary School (Good) and Trinity School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CA1 1LU is Carlisle, about 797 m away.
CA1 1LU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,070 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Carlisle covering CA1 1LU is Julie Minns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robert William Betton (Independent).
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.