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CA2 5UG

Shaddongate

Castle

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Detailed insights for CA2 5UG

Overview

Postcode CA2 5UG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Saint James's Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
370
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Central Carlisle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 369.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.3%

Approximately 7.3% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Central Carlisle is £37,332 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA2 5UG.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Carlisle near CA2 5UG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Carlisle located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CA2 5UG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Carlisle

N/A

Walking directions to Carlisle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA2 5UG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSaint James's ParkSmallWalking directions to Saint James's Park
0.3 miTullie House GardenSmallWalking directions to Tullie House Garden

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
5,074.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
139.92(+275%)
Shoplifting
94.91(+1542%)
Public order
82.19(+711%)
Anti-social behaviour
74.36(+314%)
Criminal damage and arson
45.01(+401%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
286
83.87%
Other White
24
7.04%
Other Asian
9
2.64%
Other
8
2.35%
Arab
5
1.47%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
29.47%
No qualifications
65
21.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
14.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
13.58%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.25%
Total 16+ residents: 302

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
103
50.24%
Owns with a mortgage
43
20.98%
Owns outright
38
18.54%
Other social rented
15
7.32%
Other forms of private rent
6
2.93%
Total households: 205

Property prices in Castle

Median price£110,000
Price per sq ft£133
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£82K – £154K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£252,500£279
Semi-Detached10£142,500£168
Terraced65£117,000£134
Flats26£79,000£120

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA2 5UG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA2 5UG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Apr 202572, Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5UGTerracedFreehold£150,000
26 Sept 2025Apartment 6 West Block, Shaddon Mill, Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5WBFlatsLeasehold£136,000
04 Apr 2025Apartment 22 West Block, Shaddon Mill, Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5WBFlatsLeasehold£177,000
28 Mar 2025Apartment 25 West Block, Shaddon Mill, Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5WBFlatsLeasehold£236,000
16 May 202531, Newcastle Street, Carlisle, CA2 5UHTerracedFreehold£95,000

Schools

In the CA2 5UG postcode area, located within Central Carlisle, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA2 5UG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCaldew Lea SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRobert Ferguson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Bede's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA2 5UG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA2 5UG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFarmfoods48 Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5UBWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.1 miAldiDalston Road, Carlisle, CA2 5NPWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miLidlCharlotte Street, Carlisle, CA2 5BTWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miSainsbury'sChurch Street, Carlisle, CA2 5TFWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miCo-op FoodDenton Street, Carlisle, CA2 5ENWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,596
Band B£1,862
Band C£2,128
Band D£2,394
Band E£2,926
Band F£3,458
Band G£3,990
Band H£4,788

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CA2 5UG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anne Glendinning

Castle - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Julie Minns

Carlisle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCumberlandE06000063
Parliamentary ConstituencyCarlisleE14001152
WardCastleE05014178
ParishCumberland, unparished areaE43000295
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central CarlisleE02003992
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carlisle 006AE01019204
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA2 5UG

Is CA2 5UG (Central Carlisle) safe?

The area around CA2 5UG 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.

What is the average house price near CA2 5UG?

The median sale price around CA2 5UG in Central Carlisle is £110,000 (about £133 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA2 5UG?

There are 10 schools close to CA2 5UG, including Caldew Lea School (Good), Robert Ferguson Primary School (Good) and St Bede's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CA2 5UG?

The closest station to CA2 5UG is Carlisle, about 829 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA2 5UG?

CA2 5UG 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).

Who represents CA2 5UG (Central Carlisle) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Carlisle covering CA2 5UG is Julie Minns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anne Glendinning (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.