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CA2 4LQ

Hugh Little Garth

Upperby

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Detailed insights for CA2 4LQ

Overview

Postcode CA2 4LQ is located in an urban city, within the Upperby ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Currock & Upperby area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Currock & Upperby is £33,575 per year. The nearest station is Carlisle, about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Upperby Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Currock & Upperby has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,131 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Currock & Upperby has an average crime rate, with approximately 51 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12%

Approximately 12.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Currock & Upperby is £33,575 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 314 ft away from CA2 4LQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Currock & Upperby near CA2 4LQ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA2 4LQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miUpperby ParkLargeWalking directions to Upperby Park

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
3,046 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.42(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.37(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.64(-80%)
Public order
3.64(-64%)
Vehicle crime
2.18(-64%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
254
95.85%
Other White
3
1.13%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.75%
Pakistani
1
0.38%
African
1
0.38%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
47
21.76%
No qualifications
46
21.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
18.98%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
12.96%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
43.2%
Owns with a mortgage
36
28.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.8%
Other social rented
12
9.6%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.2%
Total households: 125

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA2 4LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA2 4LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 2025130, Upperby Road, Carlisle, CA2 4JPSemi-DetachedFreehold£182,000
12 May 2025131, Upperby Road, Carlisle, CA2 4JPDetachedFreehold£195,000
28 Feb 2025135, Upperby Road, Carlisle, CA2 4JPSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
24 Oct 202514, Manor Road, Carlisle, CA2 4LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£259,950
24 Jun 20251, Manor Road, Carlisle, CA2 4LHSemi-DetachedFreehold£133,500

Schools

In the CA2 4LQ postcode area, located within Currock & Upperby, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA2 4LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryUpperby Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableGillford CentrePupil referral unit

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, CarlisleAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA2 4LQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA2 4LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSPAR36 Lamb Street, Carlisle, CA2 4NFWalking directions to SPAR
0.4 miSpar10-12 Petteril Bank Road, Carlisle, CA1 3AHWalking directions to Spar

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 4LQ, 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)Currock & UpperbyE02003998
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carlisle 012DE01019247
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about CA2 4LQ

Is CA2 4LQ (Currock & Upperby) safe?

The area around CA2 4LQ records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 CA2 4LQ?

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

What schools are near CA2 4LQ?

There are 8 schools close to CA2 4LQ, including Upperby Primary School (Good), Gillford Centre (Good) and St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CA2 4LQ?

CA2 4LQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,131 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA2 4LQ (Currock & Upperby) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Carlisle covering CA2 4LQ 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.