Postcode CA2 7AB 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 £134 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £81,000 and £155,000. The nearest station is Carlisle, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Tullie House Garden.
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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from CA2 7AB.
Central Carlisle near CA2 7AB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Carlisle | N/A | Walking directions to Carlisle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tullie House Garden | Small | Walking directions to Tullie House Garden |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 (about £134 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,000 up to £775,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £136,000 | £157 |
| Terraced | 69 | £116,500 | £135 |
| Flats | 29 | £80,000 | £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 | £112,000 |
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 | £149 | £138 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA2 7AB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 23, The Saw Mills, Carlisle, CA2 7AW | Flats | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 3, The Saw Mills, Carlisle, CA2 7AW | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 10, Head Street, Carlisle, CA2 7BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £90,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2026 | 42, Canal Court, Carlisle, CA2 7AG | Flats | Leasehold | £82,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 67, Ashley Street, Carlisle, CA2 7BD | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 |
In the CA2 7AB postcode area, located within Central Carlisle, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Caldew Lea School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. | |
Caldew Lea School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Mar 2024
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Bede's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2025. | |
St Bede's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Feb 2025
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Newtown Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Jun 2025. | |
Newtown Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 Jun 2025
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CA2 7AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Church Street, Carlisle, CA2 5TF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 48 Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5UB | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Howard Court, Cumberland, CA2 7PY | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Dalston Road, Carlisle, CA2 5NP | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 7AB, 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 7AB 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 7AB in Castle is £110,000 (about £134 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CA2 7AB, including Caldew Lea School (Good), St Bede's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement) and Newtown Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CA2 7AB is Carlisle, about 1,194 m away.
CA2 7AB 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 7AB is Julie Minns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anne Glendinning (Labour Party).