Postcode CA1 2WE 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 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Melbourne Park.
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.
Botcherby & Harraby has a high crime rate, with approximately 70.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 71.8% 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.
The average income per household in Botcherby & Harraby is £34,345 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 54 ft away from CA1 2WE.
Botcherby & Harraby near CA1 2WE 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Carlisle | N/A | Walking directions to Carlisle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 2WE.
In the CA1 2WE postcode area, located within Botcherby & Harraby, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA1 2WE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Foreways | 264 Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 2BX | Walking directions to Foreways |
| 0.3 mi | Simply Food & Drinks | 38 Victoria Road, Carlisle, CA1 2SJ | Walking directions to Simply Food & Drinks |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Warwick Road, Cumberland, CA1 2RZ | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 2WE, 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 2WE 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.
The median sale price around CA1 2WE in Botcherby & Harraby is £147,000 (about £149 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CA1 2WE, 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.
The closest station to CA1 2WE is Carlisle, about 1,472 m away.
CA1 2WE 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).
The Member of Parliament for Carlisle covering CA1 2WE 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.