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CA1 2BE

Margery Street

Currock

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Detailed insights for CA1 2BE

Overview

Postcode CA1 2BE is located in an urban city, within the Currock 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 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
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

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

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA1 2BE.

Flood risk

Low

Central Carlisle near CA1 2BE 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 2BE
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Carlisle

N/A

Walking directions to Carlisle

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
214
Population density
10,487.8 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
208
95.85%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.92%
Pakistani
1
0.46%
Irish
1
0.46%
Total population: 217

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
27.27%
Level 3 (A level)
43
21.72%
No qualifications
34
17.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
12.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 198

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
48.31%
Owns with a mortgage
39
33.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
16.1%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.69%
Other social rented
1
0.85%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Currock

Median price£119,975
Price per sq ft£127
Sales (last 12 months)114
Typical range (middle 50%)£100K – £145K

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £119,975 (about £127 per square foot) in Currock area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £211,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Currock over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£190,000£203
Semi-Detached14£152,500£131
Terraced95£117,500£127
Flats4£77,500£97

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Currock

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Currock.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£47,000£80,500£83,250
2017£62,500£109,250£80,000
2018£54,000£113,000£82,000
2019£45,000£116,750£80,000
2020£64,000£118,000£87,750
2021£59,000£125,000£85,750
2022£86,000£92,000£95,000
2023£58,000£122,500£95,500
2024£60,000£107,000£95,000
2025£87,500£144,000£110,000
2026£75,500£167,000£112,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Currock.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Currock.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£92£94£91
2017£110£116£92
2018£109£129£93
2019£61£125£90
2020£117£139£94
2021£103£135£101
2022£138£123£107
2023£146£157£113
2024£88£146£113
2025£97£127£122
2026£109£206£125
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Currock.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA1 2BE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA1 2BE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 202536, Margery Street, Carlisle, CA1 2BETerracedFreehold£136,500
15 Aug 20254, Margery Street, Carlisle, CA1 2BETerracedFreehold£211,000
27 Jun 202523, Margery Street, Carlisle, CA1 2BETerracedFreehold£116,000
02 May 202519, Margery Street, Carlisle, CA1 2BETerracedFreehold£96,000
31 Jan 202531, Margery Street, Carlisle, CA1 2BETerracedFreehold£130,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA1 2BE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryNorman Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBrook Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryRichard Rose Central AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA1 2BE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOne Stop4-5 Fusehill Street, Carlisle, CA1 2ESWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miForeways264 Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 2BXWalking directions to Foreways
0.5 miIcelandLondon Road, Carlisle, CA1 2EAWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miAsdaLondon Road, Carlisle, CA1 2EAWalking directions to Asda

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 2BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lisa Brown

Currock - 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
WardCurrockE05014184
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 2BE

Is CA1 2BE (Central Carlisle) safe?

The area around CA1 2BE 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 2BE?

The median sale price around CA1 2BE in Central Carlisle is £119,975 (about £127 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA1 2BE?

There are 7 schools close to CA1 2BE, including Norman Street Primary School (Good), Brook Street Primary School (Good) and Richard Rose Central Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CA1 2BE?

The closest station to CA1 2BE is Carlisle, about 983 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA1 2BE?

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

The Member of Parliament for Carlisle covering CA1 2BE is Julie Minns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lisa Brown (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.