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CA1 2AH

Lismore Street

Botcherby

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Detailed insights for CA1 2AH

Overview

Postcode CA1 2AH 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 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 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Melbourne Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
408
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

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

6.5%

Approximately 6.5% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 253 ft away from CA1 2AH.

Flood risk

Low

Central Carlisle near CA1 2AH 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 2AH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Carlisle

N/A

Walking directions to Carlisle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA1 2AH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMelbourne ParkLargeWalking directions to Melbourne Park
0.3 miSite of former Christ ChurchSmallWalking directions to Site of former Christ Church
0.2 miFusehill ParkSmallWalking directions to Fusehill Park

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
8,069.3 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
272
83.18%
Other White
27
8.26%
Irish
10
3.06%
African
5
1.53%
Chinese
3
0.92%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
37.84%
Level 3 (A level)
64
21.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
12.84%
No qualifications
34
11.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.46%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
75
44.64%
Owns outright
50
29.76%
Owns with a mortgage
30
17.86%
Other social rented
9
5.36%
Shared ownership
2
1.19%
Total households: 168

Property prices in Botcherby

Median price£147,000
Price per sq ft£149
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£115K – £205K

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.

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
Detached11£315,000£216
Semi-Detached33£170,000£186
Terraced62£136,500£143
Flats7£95,000£129

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£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
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£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
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 2AH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA1 2AH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 20255, Lismore Street, Carlisle, CA1 2AHTerracedFreehold£315,000
19 Feb 202621, Hart Street, Carlisle, CA1 2BPTerracedFreehold£230,000
23 Jan 20263, Hart Street, Carlisle, CA1 2BPTerracedFreehold£245,000
10 Dec 202522, Hart Street, Carlisle, CA1 2BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
11 Aug 20254, Hart Street, Carlisle, CA1 2BPTerracedFreehold£127,500

Schools

In the CA1 2AH postcode area, located within Central Carlisle, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA1 2AH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryRichard Rose Central AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryNorman Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBrook Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA1 2AH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA1 2AH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop4-5 Fusehill Street, Carlisle, CA1 2ESWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miTaste Of Eastern Europe18 Lonsdale Street, Carlisle, CA1 1DBWalking directions to Taste Of Eastern Europe
0.3 miPremier ExpressLonsdale Street, Cumberland, CA1 1BZWalking directions to Premier Express
0.4 miSpar81-85 English Street, Carlisle, CA3 8LUWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miIceland70-78 Lowther Street, Carlisle, CA3 8DPWalking directions to Iceland

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 2AH, 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 006BE01019206
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA1 2AH

Is CA1 2AH (Central Carlisle) safe?

The area around CA1 2AH 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 2AH?

The median sale price around CA1 2AH in Central Carlisle is £147,000 (about £149 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA1 2AH?

There are 9 schools close to CA1 2AH, 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 2AH?

The closest station to CA1 2AH is Carlisle, about 679 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA1 2AH?

CA1 2AH 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 2AH (Central Carlisle) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Carlisle covering CA1 2AH is Julie Minns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robert William Betton (Independent).

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.