Postcode CA2 7BX is located in an urban city, within the Denton Holme ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Longsowerby & Caldewgate area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Saint James's Park.
Longsowerby & Caldewgate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,890 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Longsowerby & Caldewgate has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA2 7BX.
Longsowerby & Caldewgate near CA2 7BX has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Saint James's Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint James's Park |
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 7BX.
In the CA2 7BX postcode area, located within Longsowerby & Caldewgate, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA2 7BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Dalston Road, Carlisle, CA2 5NP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | 48 Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5UB | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Howard Court, Cumberland, CA2 7PY | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | McRea's Newsagents | Norfolk St, Cumberland, CA2 5HU | Walking directions to McRea's Newsagents |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Denton Street, Carlisle, CA2 5EN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 7BX, 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 7BX records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 7BX in Longsowerby & Caldewgate is £123,000 (about £142 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to CA2 7BX, including Caldew Lea School (Good), St Bede's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Robert Ferguson Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CA2 7BX is Carlisle, about 1,145 m away.
CA2 7BX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,890 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 7BX 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.