Postcode CA2 5QJ is located in an urban city, within the Morton ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Raffles & Morton area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Raffles & Morton is £35,113 per year. The nearest station is Carlisle, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Chance's Park.
Raffles & Morton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,244 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Raffles & Morton has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Raffles & Morton is £35,113 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 191 ft away from CA2 5QJ.
Raffles & Morton near CA2 5QJ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Carlisle | N/A | Walking directions to Carlisle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 75 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £181 per square foot) in Morton area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,500 up to £380,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £270,000 | £213 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £156,050 | £190 |
| Terraced | 22 | £139,975 | £177 |
| Flats | 3 | £136,000 | £166 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £140,000 | £42,500 | £115,000 | £101,875 |
| 2017 | £205,000 | £55,000 | £115,000 | £103,500 |
| 2018 | £185,625 | £51,500 | £115,000 | £102,750 |
| 2019 | £217,995 | £50,000 | £119,500 | £95,000 |
| 2020 | £209,995 | £90,000 | £130,000 | £101,000 |
| 2021 | £280,125 | £68,750 | £135,000 | £107,250 |
| 2022 | £270,000 | £82,500 | £158,000 | £113,250 |
| 2023 | £178,500 | £60,000 | £145,000 | £115,000 |
| 2024 | £266,000 | £51,500 | £145,000 | £125,000 |
| 2025 | £248,250 | £103,000 | £150,050 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | £315,000 | £101,250 | £185,000 | £155,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £156 | £82 | £130 | £137 |
| 2017 | £146 | £98 | £141 | £130 |
| 2018 | £190 | £91 | £136 | £134 |
| 2019 | £189 | £99 | £130 | £132 |
| 2020 | £181 | £101 | £147 | £128 |
| 2021 | £187 | £111 | £155 | £136 |
| 2022 | £201 | £118 | £170 | £142 |
| 2023 | £182 | £98 | £157 | £146 |
| 2024 | £227 | £104 | £175 | £153 |
| 2025 | £225 | £142 | £177 | £157 |
| 2026 | £209 | £136 | £195 | £181 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA2 5QJ.
In the CA2 5QJ postcode area, located within Raffles & Morton, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA2 5QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Dalston Road, Carlisle, CA2 5NP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Howard Court, Cumberland, CA2 7PY | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | 48 Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5UB | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
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 5QJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anne Quilter
Morton - Elected 5 May 2022
Julie Minns
Carlisle - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CA2 5QJ records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around CA2 5QJ in Raffles & Morton is £150,000 (about £181 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CA2 5QJ, including St Bede's Catholic Primary School (Good), Caldew Lea School (Good) and Newtown Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CA2 5QJ is Carlisle, about 1,396 m away.
CA2 5QJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,244 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 5QJ is Julie Minns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anne Quilter (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.