Postcode CA2 7AJ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% 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 0.8 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.
Longsowerby & Caldewgate has a 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 high crime rate, with approximately 93.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Longsowerby & Caldewgate is £35,442 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 228 ft away from CA2 7AJ.
Longsowerby & Caldewgate near CA2 7AJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Carlisle | N/A | Walking directions to Carlisle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tullie House Garden | Small | Walking directions to Tullie House Garden |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 (about £133 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £775,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £252,500 | £279 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £142,500 | £168 |
| Terraced | 65 | £117,000 | £134 |
| Flats | 26 | £79,000 | £120 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £64,000 | £88,000 | £76,750 |
| 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 | £80,000 | £135,000 | £112,500 |
| 2026 | £82,000 | £155,000 | £120,000 |
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 | £123 | £173 | £128 |
| 2026 | £110 | £141 | £134 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA2 7AJ.
In the CA2 7AJ postcode area, located within Longsowerby & Caldewgate, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA2 7AJ
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | 48 Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5UB | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Dalston Road, Carlisle, CA2 5NP | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 7AJ, 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 7AJ records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 7AJ in Longsowerby & Caldewgate is £110,000 (about £133 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CA2 7AJ, including Caldew Lea School (Good), St Bede's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Newtown Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CA2 7AJ is Carlisle, about 1,297 m away.
CA2 7AJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,419 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 7AJ is Julie Minns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anne Glendinning (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.