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CA1 2FA

Millers Close

Botcherby

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Overview

Postcode CA1 2FA is located in an urban city, within the Botcherby ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Botcherby & Harraby area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Botcherby & Harraby is £34,345 per year. The nearest station is Carlisle, about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Keenan Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
81.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Botcherby & Harraby has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,082 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Botcherby & Harraby has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

81.3%

Approximately 81.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Botcherby & Harraby is £34,345 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from CA1 2FA.

Flood risk

No risk

Botcherby & Harraby near CA1 2FA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Carlisle located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA1 2FA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKeenan ParkLargeWalking directions to Keenan Park

Area Profile

Population
535
Population density
6,093.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.28(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.81(+31%)
Public order
6.14(-39%)
Other crime
4.25(+71%)
Other theft
3.78(-43%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
401
74.54%
Other White
103
19.14%
Other
7
1.3%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
1.12%
Bangladeshi
5
0.93%
Total population: 538

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
111
33.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
14.5%
Level 3 (A level)
47
14.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
13.6%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
12.08%
Total 16+ residents: 331

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
112
61.54%
Social rents from council
36
19.78%
Owns with a mortgage
12
6.59%
Owns outright
10
5.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
4.95%
Total households: 182

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA1 2FA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA1 2FA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Dec 202538, Scotby Gardens, Carlisle, CA1 2XHTerracedFreehold£105,000
17 Dec 20259, Scotby Gardens, Carlisle, CA1 2XHTerracedFreehold£110,000
21 Feb 202516, Scotby Gardens, Carlisle, CA1 2XHTerracedFreehold£110,000
14 Aug 202584, Durranhill Road, Carlisle, CA1 2SZTerracedFreehold£82,000
24 Mar 202580, Durranhill Road, Carlisle, CA1 2SZTerracedFreehold£76,000

Schools

In the CA1 2FA postcode area, located within Botcherby & Harraby, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA1 2FA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryInglewood Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, CarlisleAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryInglewood Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA1 2FA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA1 2FA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op FoodCentral Avenue, Cumberland, CA1 3QBWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 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 2FA, 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)Botcherby & HarrabyE02003997
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carlisle 011AE01019197
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced2019-04-01

Frequently asked questions about CA1 2FA

Is CA1 2FA (Botcherby & Harraby) safe?

The area around CA1 2FA records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near CA1 2FA?

The median sale price around CA1 2FA in Botcherby & Harraby is £147,000 (about £149 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA1 2FA?

There are 7 schools close to CA1 2FA, including Inglewood Junior School (Good), St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle (Good) and Inglewood Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CA1 2FA?

CA1 2FA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,082 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA1 2FA (Botcherby & Harraby) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Carlisle covering CA1 2FA 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.