Postcode CA2 5UG is located in an urban city, within the Castle area 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 median sale price in Castle is £110,000 (around £135 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £82,000 and £160,000. 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.
Central Carlisle has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,691 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 23% 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 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.
The average income per household in Central Carlisle is £37,332 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA2 5UG.
Central Carlisle near CA2 5UG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Carlisle | N/A | Walking directions to Carlisle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Saint James's Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint James's Park |
| 0.3 mi | Tullie House Garden | Small | Walking directions to Tullie House Garden |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 (about £135 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £150,000 | £158 |
| Terraced | 70 | £114,500 | £135 |
| Flats | 28 | £80,500 | £126 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £64,000 | £88,000 | £75,500 |
| 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 | £83,500 | £135,000 | £115,000 |
| 2026 | £81,500 | £145,500 | £115,000 |
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 | £126 | £173 | £128 |
| 2026 | £133 | £157 | £138 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA2 5UG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | Apartment 6 West Block, Shaddon Mill, Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5WB | Flats | Leasehold | £136,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 8, Newcastle Street, Carlisle, CA2 5UH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £60,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 49, Newcastle Street, Carlisle, CA2 5UH | Terraced | Freehold | £91,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 60, Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5UB | Flats | Freehold | £54,000 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | Apartment 15 East Block, Shaddon Mill, Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5WD | Flats | Leasehold | £152,500 |
In the CA2 5UG postcode area, located within Central Carlisle, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Caldew Lea School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Robert Ferguson Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2017. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Bede's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2025. |
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CA2 5UG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | 48 Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5UB | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Dalston Road, Carlisle, CA2 5NP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Charlotte Street, Carlisle, CA2 5BT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Church Street, Carlisle, CA2 5TF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Denton Street, Carlisle, CA2 5EN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CA2 5UG, 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 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.
The median sale price around CA2 5UG in Castle is £110,000 (about £135 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CA2 5UG, including Caldew Lea School (Good), Robert Ferguson Primary School (Good) and St Bede's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CA2 5UG is Carlisle, about 829 m away.
CA2 5UG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,691 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 5UG is Julie Minns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anne Glendinning (Labour Party).