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CA1 2AX

Brunton Crescent

Botcherby

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Detailed insights for CA1 2AX

Overview

Postcode CA1 2AX 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 average crime levels, with around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Melbourne Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
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 18,377 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Central Carlisle has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.4 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 168 ft away from CA1 2AX.

Flood risk

Low

Central Carlisle near CA1 2AX 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CA1 2AX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Carlisle

N/A

Walking directions to Carlisle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA1 2AX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMelbourne ParkLargeWalking directions to Melbourne Park
0.4 miFusehill ParkSmallWalking directions to Fusehill Park

Area Profile

Population
210
Population density
3,260.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.82(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.84(-35%)
Public order
4.38(-57%)
Drugs
4.38(+12%)
Other theft
2.92(-56%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
201
95.71%
Other White
5
2.38%
Irish
2
0.95%
Pakistani
1
0.48%
African
1
0.48%
Total population: 210

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
30.34%
Level 3 (A level)
38
21.35%
No qualifications
30
16.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
11.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
8.43%
Total 16+ residents: 178

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
37
38.54%
Owns with a mortgage
36
37.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
16.67%
Other forms of private rent
5
5.21%
Shared ownership
1
1.04%
Total households: 96

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 2AX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA1 2AX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Sept 20256, Brunton Crescent, Carlisle, CA1 2AXSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
04 Sept 202513, Brunton Crescent, Carlisle, CA1 2AXSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
02 Jul 2025228, Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 1LHTerracedFreehold£236,000
16 Dec 2025200, Greystone Road, Carlisle, CA1 2BYTerracedFreehold£154,400
31 Oct 2025221, Greystone Road, Carlisle, CA1 2BYTerracedFreehold£50,000

Schools

In the CA1 2AX postcode area, located within Central Carlisle, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA1 2AX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryNorman Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryRichard Rose Central AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimarySt Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, CarlisleAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA1 2AX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA1 2AX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miForeways264 Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 2BXWalking directions to Foreways
0.4 miLidlWarwick Road, Cumberland, CA1 2RZWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miOne Stop4-5 Fusehill Street, Carlisle, CA1 2ESWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miSimply Food & Drinks38 Victoria Road, Carlisle, CA1 2SJWalking directions to Simply Food & Drinks

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 2AX, 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 006DE01019235
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA1 2AX

Is CA1 2AX (Central Carlisle) safe?

The area around CA1 2AX records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2AX?

The median sale price around CA1 2AX 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 2AX?

There are 6 schools close to CA1 2AX, including Norman Street Primary School (Good), Richard Rose Central Academy (Requires improvement) and St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CA1 2AX?

The closest station to CA1 2AX is Carlisle, about 1,240 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA1 2AX?

CA1 2AX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,377 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA1 2AX (Central Carlisle) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Carlisle covering CA1 2AX 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.