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CA3 8NH

Castle

Cumberland

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Detailed insights for CA3 8NH

Overview

Postcode CA3 8NH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Bitts Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
370
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Central Carlisle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 369.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Central Carlisle is £37,332 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from CA3 8NH.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Carlisle near CA3 8NH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CA3 8NH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Carlisle

N/A

Walking directions to Carlisle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA3 8NH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBitts ParkLargeWalking directions to Bitts Park
0.2 miTullie House GardenSmallWalking directions to Tullie House Garden
0.4 miSite of former Christ ChurchSmallWalking directions to Site of former Christ Church

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
346.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
139.92(+275%)
Shoplifting
94.91(+1542%)
Public order
82.19(+711%)
Anti-social behaviour
74.36(+314%)
Criminal damage and arson
45.01(+401%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
87.05%
Other White
10
3.6%
Bangladeshi
4
1.44%
Other
4
1.44%
Other Asian
3
1.08%
Total population: 278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
34.5%
Level 3 (A level)
60
23.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.5%
No qualifications
29
11.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.53%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
79
54.48%
Owns outright
30
20.69%
Other forms of private rent
18
12.41%
Owns with a mortgage
17
11.72%
Other social rented
1
0.69%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Castle

Median price: £110,000
Price per sq ft: £134
Sales (last 12 months): 105
Typical range (middle 50%): £81K – £155K

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 (about £134 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
Semi-Detached12£135,500£158
Terraced65£116,500£135
Flats28£79,000£125

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£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£114,000
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£126£173£129
2026£133£149£139
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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA3 8NH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA3 8NH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Aug 202618, Hodgsons Court, Carlisle, CA3 8PLFlatsLeasehold£38,000
19 Jun 202620, Hodgsons Court, Carlisle, CA3 8PLFlatsLeasehold£67,500
24 Apr 20262, Hodgsons Court, Carlisle, CA3 8PLFlatsLeasehold£80,000
06 Mar 20263, Hodgsons Court, Carlisle, CA3 8PLFlatsLeasehold£75,000
17 Jun 202518, Victoria Place, Carlisle, CA1 1ERTerracedFreehold£169,000

Schools

In the CA3 8NH postcode area, located within Central Carlisle, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA3 8NH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableProgress Schools - CarlisleOther independent special school

Requires improvement

0.2 miSecondaryTrinity SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.4 miSecondaryRichard Rose Central AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CA3 8NH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA3 8NH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIceland70-78 Lowther Street, Carlisle, CA3 8DPWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miPremier ExpressLonsdale Street, Cumberland, CA1 1BZWalking directions to Premier Express
0.1 miMy ShopEast Tower Lane, Cumberland, CA3 8NSWalking directions to My Shop
0.1 miTesco Express26-40 English Street, Carlisle, CA3 8HUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miTaste Of Eastern Europe18 Lonsdale Street, Carlisle, CA1 1DBWalking directions to Taste Of Eastern Europe

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district.

Band A£1,674
Band B£1,953
Band C£2,232
Band D£2,511
Band E£3,069
Band F£3,627
Band G£4,186
Band H£5,023

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 CA3 8NH, 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)Central CarlisleE02003992
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carlisle 006AE01019204
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA3 8NH

Is CA3 8NH (Central Carlisle) safe?

The area around CA3 8NH 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.

What is the average house price near CA3 8NH?

The median sale price around CA3 8NH in Castle is £110,000 (about £134 per square foot) based on 105 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA3 8NH?

There are 8 schools close to CA3 8NH, including Progress Schools - Carlisle (Requires improvement), Trinity School (Requires improvement) and Richard Rose Central Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CA3 8NH?

The closest station to CA3 8NH is Carlisle, about 473 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA3 8NH?

CA3 8NH 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).

Who represents CA3 8NH (Central Carlisle) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Carlisle covering CA3 8NH is Julie Minns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anne Glendinning (Labour Party).