Postcode CA1 2ED 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 125.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.3 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.
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 125.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.2% 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 2ED.
Central Carlisle near CA1 2ED 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 102 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 (about £133 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £775,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £252,500 | £279 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £142,500 | £168 |
| Terraced | 65 | £117,000 | £134 |
| Flats | 26 | £79,000 | £120 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £64,000 | £88,000 | £76,750 |
| 2017 | £70,150 | £86,000 | £75,000 |
| 2018 | £70,000 | £104,500 | £79,500 |
| 2019 | £67,500 | £115,000 | £78,250 |
| 2020 | £63,000 | £122,500 | £80,500 |
| 2021 | £85,000 | £107,500 | £93,875 |
| 2022 | £90,750 | £130,000 | £100,000 |
| 2023 | £87,500 | £122,500 | £99,475 |
| 2024 | £84,500 | £125,000 | £107,000 |
| 2025 | £80,000 | £135,000 | £112,500 |
| 2026 | £82,000 | £155,000 | £120,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £97 | £146 | £98 |
| 2017 | £94 | £106 | £98 |
| 2018 | £108 | £143 | £98 |
| 2019 | £106 | £115 | £94 |
| 2020 | £83 | £131 | £101 |
| 2021 | £130 | £121 | £102 |
| 2022 | £145 | £120 | £117 |
| 2023 | £121 | £157 | £116 |
| 2024 | £123 | £142 | £130 |
| 2025 | £123 | £173 | £128 |
| 2026 | £110 | £141 | £134 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA1 2ED.
In the CA1 2ED postcode area, located within Central Carlisle, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA1 2ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.3 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.
Elected local representatives for CA1 2ED, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anne Glendinning
Castle - Elected 5 May 2022
Julie Minns
Carlisle - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CA1 2ED records about 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2ED in Central Carlisle is £110,000 (about £133 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CA1 2ED, including Brook Street Primary School (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 2ED is Carlisle, about 478 m away.
CA1 2ED scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,720 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 2ED is Julie Minns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anne Glendinning (Labour Party).
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.