Postcode CA2 5PT is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Longsowerby & Caldewgate area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Longsowerby & Caldewgate is £35,442 per year. The nearest station is Carlisle located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Chance's Park.
Longsowerby & Caldewgate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,890 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Longsowerby & Caldewgate has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 50.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Longsowerby & Caldewgate is £35,442 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 196 ft away from CA2 5PT.
Longsowerby & Caldewgate near CA2 5PT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Carlisle located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Carlisle | N/A | Walking directions to Carlisle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Chance's Park | Large | Walking directions to Chance's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Saint James's Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint James's Park |
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 5PT postcode area, located within Longsowerby & Caldewgate, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA2 5PT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Dalston Road, Carlisle, CA2 5NP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Howard Court, Cumberland, CA2 7PY | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | 48 Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5UB | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Church Street, Carlisle, CA2 5TF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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.