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Overview

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 £155,000 (around £150 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £122,375 and £206,250. 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate is £47,067 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from CA1 2WB.

Flood risk

No risk

Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate near CA1 2WB 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA1 2WB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMelbourne ParkLargeWalking directions to Melbourne Park

Area Profile

Population
267
Population density
5,276.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.73(-7%)
Public order
9.52(-6%)
Shoplifting
5.6(-3%)
Other theft
4.48(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.92(-56%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
91.01%
Other White
13
4.87%
African
5
1.87%
Chinese
3
1.12%
Other Asian
1
0.37%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
56
24.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
22.51%
No qualifications
45
19.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
41.35%
Owns with a mortgage
51
38.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
18.05%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.5%
Other social rented
1
0.75%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Botcherby

Median price: £155,000
Price per sq ft: £150
Sales (last 12 months): 112
Typical range (middle 50%): £122K – £206K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £150 per square foot) in Botcherby area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £435,000.

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
Detached10£322,500£214
Semi-Detached32£185,000£196
Terraced65£142,000£143
Flats5£95,000£138

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£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£160,000£137,975
2026£330,000£90,000£194,000£147,500
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£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£186£139
2026£215£129£191£148
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA1 2WB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA1 2WB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 202619, Finch Close, Carlisle, CA1 2WBTerracedFreehold£155,000
12 Feb 202620, Heron Drive, Carlisle, CA1 2WATerracedLeasehold£108,000
25 Apr 20259, Heron Drive, Carlisle, CA1 2WATerracedFreehold£165,000
11 Nov 202512, Curlew Walk, Carlisle, CA1 2WDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£118,000
23 Apr 202667, Walkmill Crescent, Carlisle, CA1 2WFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£185,000

Schools

In the CA1 2WB postcode area, located within Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA1 2WB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, CarlisleAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryNorman Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryBrook Street Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CA1 2WB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA1 2WB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSimply Food & Drinks38 Victoria Road, Carlisle, CA1 2SJWalking directions to Simply Food & Drinks
0.3 miLidl405 Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 2RZWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miForeways264 Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 2BXWalking directions to Foreways

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 2WB, 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)Kingmoor, Houghton & WhiteclosegateE02003990
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carlisle 004AE01019196
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CA1 2WB

Is CA1 2WB (Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate) safe?

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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CA1 2WB?

The median sale price around CA1 2WB in Botcherby is £155,000 (about £150 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA1 2WB?

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 (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CA1 2WB?

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).

Who represents CA1 2WB (Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).