Postcode CA2 7AF is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Longsowerby & Caldewgate area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Longsowerby & Caldewgate is £34,400 per year. The nearest station is Carlisle located about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Cavendish Park.
Longsowerby & Caldewgate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,419 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Longsowerby & Caldewgate has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 20.3% 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 of residents in Longsowerby & Caldewgate is £34,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA2 7AF.
Longsowerby & Caldewgate near CA2 7AF has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Carlisle located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Carlisle | N/A | Walking directions to Carlisle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cavendish Park | Large | Walking directions to Cavendish Park |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £216,250 |
| Flats | 19 | £87,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £135,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £114,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the CA2 7AF postcode area, located within Longsowerby & Caldewgate, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA2 7AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Howard Court, Cumberland, CA2 7PY | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Church Street, Carlisle, CA2 5TF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | 48 Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5UB | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.