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CA2 5XU

Blencowe Street

Denton Holme

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Detailed insights for CA2 5XU

Overview

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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Denton Holme & Harraby Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.1%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Denton Holme & Harraby Green is £38,103 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

Low

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.

Transport

The nearest station is Carlisle located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CA2 5XU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Carlisle

N/A

Walking directions to Carlisle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA2 5XU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miSaint James's ParkSmallWalking directions to Saint James's Park
0.5 miTullie House GardenSmallWalking directions to Tullie House Garden

Area Profile

Population
191
Population density
5,148.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.66(+4%)
Shoplifting
29.43(+409%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.92(-23%)
Public order
6.35(-37%)
Other theft
5.77(-13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
165
85.94%
Other White
10
5.21%
Chinese
4
2.08%
Irish
4
2.08%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.56%
Total population: 192

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
40
23.53%
No qualifications
32
18.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
18.82%
Level 3 (A level)
26
15.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
14.12%
Total 16+ residents: 170

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
41.53%
Owns with a mortgage
29
24.58%
Owns outright
26
22.03%
Other forms of private rent
8
6.78%
Other social rented
5
4.24%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Denton Holme

Median price£123,000
Price per sq ft£142
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£105K – £142K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Denton Holme over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£127,000£184
Semi-Detached17£125,000£134
Terraced77£125,000£142
Flats18£110,000£138

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Denton Holme

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Denton Holme in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA2 5XU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA2 5XU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Aug 202513, Blencowe Street, Carlisle, CA2 5XPTerracedFreehold£70,000
09 Apr 202513, Blencowe Street, Carlisle, CA2 5XPTerracedFreehold£64,500
07 May 202637, Trafalgar Street, Carlisle, CA2 5XXSemi-DetachedFreehold£87,000
11 Feb 202622, Trafalgar Street, Carlisle, CA2 5XYTerracedFreehold£60,000
22 Oct 202562, Trafalgar Street, Carlisle, CA2 5XYSemi-DetachedFreehold£136,000

Schools

In the CA2 5XU postcode area, located within Denton Holme & Harraby Green, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA2 5XU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryRobert Ferguson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCaldew Lea SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miNot applicableProgress Schools - CarlisleOther independent special school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA2 5XU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA2 5XU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodDenton Street, Carlisle, CA2 5ENWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miMcRea's NewsagentsNorfolk St, Cumberland, CA2 5HUWalking directions to McRea's Newsagents
0.2 miAldiDalston Road, Carlisle, CA2 5NPWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miLidlCharlotte Street, Carlisle, CA2 5BTWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miMaceJames Street, Cumberland, CA2 5APWalking directions to Mace

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 5XU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christopher John Southward

Denton Holme - 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
WardDenton HolmeE05014187
ParishCumberland, unparished areaE43000295
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Denton Holme & Harraby GreenE02003996
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carlisle 010CE01019216
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA2 5XU

Is CA2 5XU (Denton Holme & Harraby Green) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near CA2 5XU?

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.

What schools are near CA2 5XU?

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.

What is the nearest station to CA2 5XU?

The closest station to CA2 5XU is Carlisle, about 675 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA2 5XU?

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).

Who represents CA2 5XU (Denton Holme & Harraby Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).

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.