Postcode CA2 5XQ is located in an urban city, within the Denton Holme ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Longsowerby & Caldewgate area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longsowerby & Caldewgate is £35,442 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 large park is Bitts Park.
Longsowerby & Caldewgate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,975 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Longsowerby & Caldewgate has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Longsowerby & Caldewgate is £35,442 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 252 ft away from CA2 5XQ.
Longsowerby & Caldewgate near CA2 5XQ 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 0.5 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 | Bitts Park | Large | Walking directions to Bitts Park |
| 0.2 mi | Tullie House Garden | Small | Walking directions to Tullie House Garden |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £123,000 (about £142 per square foot) in Denton Holme area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,000 up to £292,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £127,000 | £184 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £125,000 | £134 |
| Terraced | 77 | £125,000 | £142 |
| Flats | 18 | £110,000 | £138 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £77,300 | £84,348 | £92,750 |
| 2017 | £89,500 | £110,000 | £95,000 |
| 2018 | £92,750 | £130,000 | £97,975 |
| 2019 | £79,000 | £116,300 | £88,500 |
| 2020 | £81,500 | £118,000 | £99,000 |
| 2021 | £75,500 | £101,250 | £101,000 |
| 2022 | £111,000 | £140,500 | £109,000 |
| 2023 | £99,950 | £121,500 | £114,000 |
| 2024 | £107,500 | £135,000 | £118,225 |
| 2025 | £110,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | £113,500 | £162,500 | £131,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £109 | £124 | £100 |
| 2017 | £139 | £123 | £104 |
| 2018 | £126 | £142 | £109 |
| 2019 | £121 | £126 | £113 |
| 2020 | £97 | £129 | £112 |
| 2021 | £113 | £119 | £114 |
| 2022 | £126 | £159 | £121 |
| 2023 | £150 | £135 | £122 |
| 2024 | £141 | £159 | £125 |
| 2025 | £135 | £139 | £142 |
| 2026 | £139 | £247 | £135 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA2 5XQ.
In the CA2 5XQ postcode area, located within Longsowerby & Caldewgate, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA2 5XQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | 48 Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5UB | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Church Street, Carlisle, CA2 5TF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Foodhall | Blackfriars Street, Cumberland, CA3 8AQ | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 26-40 English Street, Carlisle, CA3 8HU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Charlotte Street, Carlisle, CA2 5BT | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 5XQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christopher John Southward
Denton Holme - Elected 5 May 2022
Julie Minns
Carlisle - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CA2 5XQ records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 5XQ in Longsowerby & Caldewgate is £123,000 (about £142 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CA2 5XQ, 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 5XQ is Carlisle, about 730 m away.
CA2 5XQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,975 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 5XQ is Julie Minns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Christopher John Southward (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.