Postcode CA2 5SX 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 335.6 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, 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 335.6 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 260 ft away from CA2 5SX.
Central Carlisle near CA2 5SX 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Tullie House Garden | Small | Walking directions to Tullie House Garden |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 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 | 65 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the CA2 5SX postcode area, located within Central Carlisle, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA2 5SX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Howard Court, Cumberland, CA2 7PY | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Polish Shop | 2 West Tower Street, Carlisle, CA3 8QT | Walking directions to Polish Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Dalston Road, Carlisle, CA2 5NP | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.