Postcode CA2 5SW 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 369.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Carlisle is £37,332 per year. The nearest station is Carlisle, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Cavendish Park.
Central Carlisle has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,579 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Central Carlisle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 369.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 35 ft away from CA2 5SW.
Central Carlisle near CA2 5SW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cavendish Park | Large | Walking directions to Cavendish Park |
| 0.3 mi | Bitts Park | Large | Walking directions to Bitts Park |
| 0.2 mi | Tullie House Garden | Small | Walking directions to Tullie House Garden |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 (about £133 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £775,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £252,500 | £279 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £142,500 | £168 |
| Terraced | 65 | £117,000 | £134 |
| Flats | 26 | £79,000 | £120 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £64,000 | £88,000 | £76,750 |
| 2017 | £70,150 | £86,000 | £75,000 |
| 2018 | £70,000 | £104,500 | £79,500 |
| 2019 | £67,500 | £115,000 | £78,250 |
| 2020 | £63,000 | £122,500 | £80,500 |
| 2021 | £85,000 | £107,500 | £93,875 |
| 2022 | £90,750 | £130,000 | £100,000 |
| 2023 | £87,500 | £122,500 | £99,475 |
| 2024 | £84,500 | £125,000 | £107,000 |
| 2025 | £80,000 | £135,000 | £112,500 |
| 2026 | £82,000 | £155,000 | £120,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £97 | £146 | £98 |
| 2017 | £94 | £106 | £98 |
| 2018 | £108 | £143 | £98 |
| 2019 | £106 | £115 | £94 |
| 2020 | £83 | £131 | £101 |
| 2021 | £130 | £121 | £102 |
| 2022 | £145 | £120 | £117 |
| 2023 | £121 | £157 | £116 |
| 2024 | £123 | £142 | £130 |
| 2025 | £123 | £173 | £128 |
| 2026 | £110 | £141 | £134 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA2 5SW.
In the CA2 5SW postcode area, located within Central Carlisle, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA2 5SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Church Street, Carlisle, CA2 5TF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | 48 Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5UB | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Polish Shop | 2 West Tower Street, Carlisle, CA3 8QT | Walking directions to Polish Shop |
| 0.4 mi | My Shop | East Tower Lane, Cumberland, CA3 8NS | Walking directions to My Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 26-40 English Street, Carlisle, CA3 8HU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 5SW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anne Glendinning
Castle - Elected 5 May 2022
Julie Minns
Carlisle - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CA2 5SW records about 370 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around CA2 5SW in Central Carlisle is £110,000 (about £133 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CA2 5SW, including Caldew Lea School (Good), Progress Schools - Carlisle (Requires improvement) and Trinity School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CA2 5SW is Carlisle, about 1,043 m away.
CA2 5SW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,579 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 5SW is Julie Minns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anne Glendinning (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.