Postcode CA1 2BU 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 1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Melbourne Park.
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.
Central Carlisle has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.5% 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.
The average income per household in Central Carlisle is £37,332 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 88 ft away from CA1 2BU.
Central Carlisle near CA1 2BU 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Carlisle | N/A | Walking directions to Carlisle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Melbourne Park | Large | Walking directions to Melbourne 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 2BU.
In the CA1 2BU postcode area, located within Central Carlisle, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA1 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Foreways | 264 Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 2BX | Walking directions to Foreways |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Warwick Road, Cumberland, CA1 2RZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Simply Food & Drinks | 38 Victoria Road, Carlisle, CA1 2SJ | Walking directions to Simply Food & Drinks |
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 2BU, 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 2BU 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.
The median sale price around CA1 2BU in Central Carlisle is £147,000 (about £149 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to CA1 2BU, including St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle (Good), Norman Street Primary School (Good) and Richard Rose Central Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CA1 2BU is Carlisle, about 1,538 m away.
CA1 2BU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Carlisle covering CA1 2BU 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.