Postcode CA1 2WB is located in an urban city, within the Botcherby area 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 median sale price in Botcherby is £160,000 (around £149 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £122,750 and £212,500. The nearest station is Carlisle, about 1 miles away. There are 6 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 17,210 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% 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 0.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from CA1 2WB.
Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate near CA1 2WB 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Melbourne Park | Large | Walking directions to Melbourne Park |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £149 per square foot) in Botcherby area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £330,000 | £215 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £190,000 | £186 |
| Terraced | 64 | £144,500 | £142 |
| Flats | 7 | £91,500 | £138 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £120,000 | £64,000 | £112,000 | £82,000 |
| 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 | £162,500 | £139,950 |
| 2026 | £330,000 | £90,000 | £198,000 | £145,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £90 | £78 | £150 | £75 |
| 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 | £213 | £126 | £182 | £139 |
| 2026 | £215 | £129 | £184 | £147 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA1 2WB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2026 | 19, Finch Close, Carlisle, CA1 2WB | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 20, Heron Drive, Carlisle, CA1 2WA | Terraced | Leasehold | £108,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 9, Heron Drive, Carlisle, CA1 2WA | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 12, Curlew Walk, Carlisle, CA1 2WD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £118,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 67, Walkmill Crescent, Carlisle, CA1 2WF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £185,000 |
In the CA1 2WB postcode area, located within Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2017. | |
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Nov 2017
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Norman Street Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Nov 2018. | |
Norman Street Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Nov 2018
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| 0.6 mi | Primary | Brook Street Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. | |
Brook Street Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 28 Apr 2026
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CA1 2WB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Simply Food & Drinks | 38 Victoria Road, Carlisle, CA1 2SJ | Walking directions to Simply Food & Drinks |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 405 Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 2RZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Foreways | 264 Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 2BX | Walking directions to Foreways |
Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CA1 2WB, 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 2WB 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around CA1 2WB in Botcherby is £160,000 (about £149 per square foot) based on 115 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to CA1 2WB, including St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle (Good), Norman Street Primary School (Good) and Brook Street Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CA1 2WB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,210 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 2WB is Julie Minns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robert William Betton (Independent).