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CA2 7PF

Lawson Street

Castle

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Overview

Postcode CA2 7PF 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 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Heysham Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Longsowerby & Caldewgate has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.6%

Approximately 4.6% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Longsowerby & Caldewgate is £35,442 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA2 7PF.

Flood risk

No risk

Longsowerby & Caldewgate near CA2 7PF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Carlisle located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA2 7PF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHeysham ParkMediumWalking directions to Heysham Park

Area Profile

Population
243
Population density
2,432.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.97(+47%)
Public order
11.24(+11%)
Drugs
7.5(+92%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.87(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.62(-37%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
215
89.21%
Other White
6
2.49%
Pakistani
4
1.66%
Roma
4
1.66%
Indian
3
1.24%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
26.34%
No qualifications
42
20.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
18.05%
Level 3 (A level)
35
17.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.76%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
36.64%
Owns outright
42
32.06%
Owns with a mortgage
32
24.43%
Other social rented
6
4.58%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.29%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Castle

Median price£110,000
Price per sq ft£133
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£82K – £154K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£252,500£279
Semi-Detached10£142,500£168
Terraced65£117,000£134
Flats26£79,000£120

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castle

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Castle in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA2 7PF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA2 7PF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202542, Lawson Street, Carlisle, CA2 7PFTerracedFreehold£91,500
01 Aug 202529, Lawson Street, Carlisle, CA2 7PFSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
21 Mar 202535, Lawson Street, Carlisle, CA2 7PFSemi-DetachedFreehold£127,000
10 Feb 202516, Lawson Street, Carlisle, CA2 7PFTerracedFreehold£84,000
25 Mar 202639, Ruthella Street, Carlisle, CA2 7PBTerracedFreehold£81,000

Schools

In the CA2 7PF postcode area, located within Longsowerby & Caldewgate, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA2 7PF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNewtown Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimarySt Bede's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCaldew Lea SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA2 7PF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA2 7PF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparHoward Court, Cumberland, CA2 7PYWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miSainsbury'sChurch Street, Carlisle, CA2 5TFWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.5 miMorrisons DailyLime Grove, Cumberland, CA2 7LFWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 7PF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anne Glendinning

Castle - 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
WardCastleE05014178
ParishCumberland, unparished areaE43000295
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Longsowerby & CaldewgateE02003994
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carlisle 008AE01019205
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA2 7PF

Is CA2 7PF (Longsowerby & Caldewgate) safe?

The area around CA2 7PF 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.

What is the average house price near CA2 7PF?

The median sale price around CA2 7PF in Longsowerby & Caldewgate is £110,000 (about £133 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA2 7PF?

There are 7 schools close to CA2 7PF, including Newtown Primary School (Requires improvement), St Bede's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Caldew Lea School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CA2 7PF?

CA2 7PF 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).

Who represents CA2 7PF (Longsowerby & Caldewgate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Carlisle covering CA2 7PF is Julie Minns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anne Glendinning (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.