Postcode CA1 2RX is located in an urban city, within the Botcherby ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate is £47,067 per year. The nearest station is Carlisle, about 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Melbourne Park.
Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,174 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate is £47,067 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 141 ft away from CA1 2RX.
Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate near CA1 2RX 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 2RX.
In the CA1 2RX postcode area, located within Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA1 2RX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Warwick Road, Cumberland, CA1 2RZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Simply Food & Drinks | 38 Victoria Road, Carlisle, CA1 2SJ | Walking directions to Simply Food & Drinks |
| 0.3 mi | Foreways | 264 Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 2BX | Walking directions to Foreways |
| 0.4 mi | Pioneer Foodstore | Montgomery Way, Carlisle, CA1 2RW | Walking directions to Pioneer Foodstore |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 2SB | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 2RX, 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 2RX records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CA1 2RX in Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate is £147,000 (about £149 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to CA1 2RX, 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.
CA1 2RX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,174 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 2RX 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.