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CA1 2HB

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Overview

Postcode CA1 2HB is located in an urban city, within the Currock area 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 median sale price in Currock is £115,000 (around £128 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £100,000 and £143,000. The nearest station is Carlisle, about 0.4 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Central Carlisle has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,431 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Central Carlisle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.3%

Approximately 26.3% 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 2HB.

Flood risk

Low

Central Carlisle near CA1 2HB 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CA1 2HB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Carlisle

N/A

Walking directions to Carlisle

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
241
Population density
8,607.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.76(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.31(+137%)
Public order
11.76(+16%)
Other theft
11.02(+67%)
Drugs
11.02(+183%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
174
72.2%
Other White
28
11.62%
Other Asian
18
7.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
2.07%
Chinese
4
1.66%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
29.13%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
25.73%
Level 3 (A level)
40
19.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
11.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
7.28%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
55
41.35%
Other social rented
35
26.32%
Owns with a mortgage
20
15.04%
Owns outright
18
13.53%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.76%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Currock

Median price: £115,000
Price per sq ft: £128
Sales (last 12 months): 117
Typical range (middle 50%): £100K – £143K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £128 per square foot) in Currock area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £227,500.

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-Detached13£115,000£157
Terraced97£115,000£127
Flats6£105,000£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£40,000£80,500£84,000
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£111,500
2026£105,000£111,500£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£100£94£92
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£122£157£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 2HB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA1 2HB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Aug 202543, Close Street, Carlisle, CA1 2HBTerracedFreehold£80,000
09 Jul 202518, Close Street, Carlisle, CA1 2HBTerracedFreehold£68,000
30 May 202516, Close Street, Carlisle, CA1 2HBTerracedFreehold£70,000
06 May 202538, Close Street, Carlisle, CA1 2HBTerracedFreehold£68,500
19 Jun 20265, Howe Street, Carlisle, CA1 2HSTerracedFreehold£72,500

Schools

In the CA1 2HB postcode area, located within Central Carlisle, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA1 2HB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBrook Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryNorman Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryRichard Rose Central AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CA1 2HB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA1 2HB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne Stop4-5 Fusehill Street, Carlisle, CA1 2ESWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miAsdaLondon Road, Carlisle, CA1 2EAWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miIcelandLondon Road, Carlisle, CA1 2EAWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miTaste Of Eastern Europe18 Lonsdale Street, Carlisle, CA1 1DBWalking directions to Taste Of Eastern Europe
0.4 miSpar81-85 English Street, Carlisle, CA3 8LUWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district.

Band A£1,674
Band B£1,953
Band C£2,232
Band D£2,511
Band E£3,069
Band F£3,627
Band G£4,186
Band H£5,023

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 2HB, 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 006CE01019234
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA1 2HB

Is CA1 2HB (Central Carlisle) safe?

The area around CA1 2HB 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.

What is the average house price near CA1 2HB?

The median sale price around CA1 2HB in Currock is £115,000 (about £128 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA1 2HB?

There are 10 schools close to CA1 2HB, 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.

What is the nearest station to CA1 2HB?

The closest station to CA1 2HB is Carlisle, about 604 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA1 2HB?

CA1 2HB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,431 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA1 2HB (Central Carlisle) in Parliament and on the local council?

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