Postcode CA1 2BH is located in an urban city, within the Castle 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 138.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Carlisle is £37,332 per year. The nearest station is Carlisle located about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Melbourne Park.
Central Carlisle has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,720 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Central Carlisle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA1 2BH.
Central Carlisle near CA1 2BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Carlisle located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Carlisle | N/A | Walking directions to Carlisle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Melbourne Park | Large | Walking directions to Melbourne Park |
| 0.2 mi | Site of former Christ Church | Small | Walking directions to Site of former Christ Church |
| 0.1 mi | Fusehill Park | Small | Walking directions to Fusehill Park |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £116,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £252,500 |
| Flats | 20 | £87,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £135,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the CA1 2BH postcode area, located within Central Carlisle, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA1 2BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | One Stop | 4-5 Fusehill Street, Carlisle, CA1 2ES | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | London Road, Carlisle, CA1 2EA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | London Road, Carlisle, CA1 2EA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Taste Of Eastern Europe | 18 Lonsdale Street, Carlisle, CA1 1DB | Walking directions to Taste Of Eastern Europe |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 81-85 English Street, Carlisle, CA3 8LU | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.