Postcode CA2 5LP is located in an urban city, within the Denton Holme ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Denton Holme & Harraby Green area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Saint James's Park.
Denton Holme & Harraby Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,974 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Denton Holme & Harraby Green has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.1% 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.
The average income per household in Denton Holme & Harraby Green is £38,103 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA2 5LP.
Denton Holme & Harraby Green near CA2 5LP 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Carlisle | N/A | Walking directions to Carlisle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Saint James's Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint James's Park |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £123,000 (about £142 per square foot) in Denton Holme area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £292,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £127,000 | £184 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £125,000 | £134 |
| Terraced | 77 | £125,000 | £142 |
| Flats | 18 | £110,000 | £138 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £77,300 | £84,348 | £92,750 |
| 2017 | £89,500 | £110,000 | £95,000 |
| 2018 | £92,750 | £130,000 | £97,975 |
| 2019 | £79,000 | £116,300 | £88,500 |
| 2020 | £81,500 | £118,000 | £99,000 |
| 2021 | £75,500 | £101,250 | £101,000 |
| 2022 | £111,000 | £140,500 | £109,000 |
| 2023 | £99,950 | £121,500 | £114,000 |
| 2024 | £107,500 | £135,000 | £118,225 |
| 2025 | £110,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | £113,500 | £162,500 | £131,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £109 | £124 | £100 |
| 2017 | £139 | £123 | £104 |
| 2018 | £126 | £142 | £109 |
| 2019 | £121 | £126 | £113 |
| 2020 | £97 | £129 | £112 |
| 2021 | £113 | £119 | £114 |
| 2022 | £126 | £159 | £121 |
| 2023 | £150 | £135 | £122 |
| 2024 | £141 | £159 | £125 |
| 2025 | £135 | £139 | £142 |
| 2026 | £139 | £247 | £135 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA2 5LP.
In the CA2 5LP postcode area, located within Denton Holme & Harraby Green, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA2 5LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | McRea's Newsagents | Norfolk St, Cumberland, CA2 5HU | Walking directions to McRea's Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Denton Street, Carlisle, CA2 5EN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Currock Road, Carlisle, CA2 4AS | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Mace | James Street, Cumberland, CA2 5AP | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Charlotte Street, Carlisle, CA2 5BT | 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 CA2 5LP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christopher John Southward
Denton Holme - Elected 5 May 2022
Julie Minns
Carlisle - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CA2 5LP records about 68 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, public order and shoplifting.
The median sale price around CA2 5LP in Denton Holme & Harraby Green is £123,000 (about £142 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to CA2 5LP, including Robert Ferguson Primary School (Good), The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) (Good) and Caldew Lea School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CA2 5LP is Carlisle, about 927 m away.
CA2 5LP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,974 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 CA2 5LP is Julie Minns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Christopher John Southward (Labour Party).
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.