Postcode CA2 5BN is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Carlisle area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 397.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Carlisle is £37,332 per year. The nearest station is Carlisle located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Bitts Park.
Central Carlisle has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,285 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Central Carlisle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 397.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Carlisle is £37,332 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 104 ft away from CA2 5BN.
Central Carlisle near CA2 5BN has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Carlisle located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Carlisle | N/A | Walking directions to Carlisle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bitts Park | Large | Walking directions to Bitts Park |
| 0.1 mi | Tullie House Garden | Small | Walking directions to Tullie House Garden |
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £116,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £252,500 |
| Flats | 20 | £87,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £135,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the CA2 5BN postcode area, located within Central Carlisle, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA2 5BN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 48 Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5UB | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | Blackfriars Street, Cumberland, CA3 8AQ | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Charlotte Street, Carlisle, CA2 5BT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Polish Shop | 2 West Tower Street, Carlisle, CA3 8QT | Walking directions to Polish Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 81-85 English Street, Carlisle, CA3 8LU | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.