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CA2 4LA

Scalegate Road

Upperby

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Overview

Postcode CA2 4LA is located in an urban city, within the Upperby ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Denton Holme & Harraby Green area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Denton Holme & Harraby Green is £38,103 per year. The nearest station is Carlisle, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Upperby Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
33.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Denton Holme & Harraby Green has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,901 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Denton Holme & Harraby Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.9%

Approximately 33.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Denton Holme & Harraby Green is £38,103 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA2 4LA.

Flood risk

No risk

Denton Holme & Harraby Green near CA2 4LA 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CA2 4LA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Carlisle

N/A

Walking directions to Carlisle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA2 4LA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miUpperby ParkLargeWalking directions to Upperby Park

Area Profile

Population
229
Population density
8,028.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.02(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.27(+14%)
Public order
9.54(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.4(-75%)
Drugs
2.93(-25%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
216
94.74%
Arab
7
3.07%
Indian
3
1.32%
Other White
2
0.88%
Total population: 228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
43
23.12%
Level 3 (A level)
40
21.51%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
21.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
15.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
10.22%
Total 16+ residents: 186

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
36
29.75%
Other social rented
35
28.93%
Owns with a mortgage
27
22.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.4%
Social rents from council
6
4.96%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Upperby

Median price£145,000
Price per sq ft£170
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£118K – £166K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £170 per square foot) in Upperby area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £259,950.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upperby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£195,000£187
Semi-Detached52£150,000£175
Terraced11£130,000£146

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upperby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upperby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£54,925£118,250£76,000
2017£45,000£100,000£75,000
2018£157,000£45,500£110,000£85,250
2019£187,500£48,225£109,500£83,000
2020£202,500£47,000£122,250£73,000
2021£161,500£52,000£122,250£77,750
2022£236,500£54,000£155,000£90,000
2023£270,000£69,000£142,750£95,000
2024£230,000£71,500£138,000£110,000
2025£183,750£75,000£147,000£120,000
2026£160,000£150,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upperby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upperby.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£124£129£99
2017£93£117£100
2018£136£87£138£106
2019£146£84£129£121
2020£151£72£134£95
2021£152£89£139£114
2022£247£87£159£126
2023£187£91£166£120
2024£204£112£158£139
2025£185£129£174£147
2026£168£138
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upperby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Upperby in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA2 4LA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA2 4LA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Apr 20254, Ridley Road, Carlisle, CA2 4LBTerracedFreehold£80,000
20 Feb 20269, Millbank Court, Carlisle, CA2 4HYTerracedFreehold£120,000
06 Jun 202510, Millbank Court, Carlisle, CA2 4HYTerracedFreehold£145,000
20 Mar 202670, Millholme Avenue, Carlisle, CA2 4DPTerracedFreehold£110,000
30 Jan 202622, Millholme Avenue, Carlisle, CA2 4DPTerracedFreehold£62,000

Schools

In the CA2 4LA postcode area, located within Denton Holme & Harraby Green, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA2 4LA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, CarlisleAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryThe Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)Voluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableGillford CentrePupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA2 4LA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA2 4LA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food28 Blackwell Road, Carlisle, CA2 4EQWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miForeways309 Blackwell Road, Carlisle, CA2 4RSWalking directions to Foreways
0.4 miMorrisons Daily226 Blackwell Road, Carlisle, CA2 4RRWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miAsda ExpressCurrock Road, Carlisle, CA2 4ASWalking directions to Asda Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,596
Band B£1,862
Band C£2,128
Band D£2,394
Band E£2,926
Band F£3,458
Band G£3,990
Band H£4,788

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 CA2 4LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Wills

Upperby - 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
WardUpperbyE05014213
ParishCumberland, unparished areaE43000295
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Denton Holme & Harraby GreenE02003996
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carlisle 010AE01019209
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA2 4LA

Is CA2 4LA (Denton Holme & Harraby Green) safe?

The area around CA2 4LA records about 65 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.

What is the average house price near CA2 4LA?

The median sale price around CA2 4LA in Denton Holme & Harraby Green is £145,000 (about £170 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA2 4LA?

There are 11 schools close to CA2 4LA, including St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle, The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) (Good) and Gillford Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CA2 4LA?

The closest station to CA2 4LA is Carlisle, about 1,420 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA2 4LA?

CA2 4LA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,901 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA2 4LA (Denton Holme & Harraby Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Carlisle covering CA2 4LA is Julie Minns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Wills (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.