Postcode CA2 5XU is located in an urban city, within the Denton Holme ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Denton Holme & Harraby Green area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Denton Holme & Harraby Green is £38,103 per year. The nearest station is Carlisle, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Saint James's Park.
Denton Holme & Harraby Green has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,304 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Denton Holme & Harraby Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Denton Holme & Harraby Green is £38,103 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA2 5XU.
Denton Holme & Harraby Green near CA2 5XU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Carlisle | N/A | Walking directions to Carlisle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Saint James's Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint James's Park |
| 0.5 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA2 5XU.
In the CA2 5XU postcode area, located within Denton Holme & Harraby Green, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA2 5XU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Denton Street, Carlisle, CA2 5EN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | McRea's Newsagents | Norfolk St, Cumberland, CA2 5HU | Walking directions to McRea's Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Dalston Road, Carlisle, CA2 5NP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Charlotte Street, Carlisle, CA2 5BT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Mace | James Street, Cumberland, CA2 5AP | Walking directions to Mace |
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 5XU, 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 5XU records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, public order and shoplifting.
The median sale price around CA2 5XU in Denton Holme & Harraby Green is £123,000 (about £142 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to CA2 5XU, including Robert Ferguson Primary School (Good), Caldew Lea School (Good) and Progress Schools - Carlisle (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CA2 5XU is Carlisle, about 675 m away.
CA2 5XU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,304 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 5XU 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.