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CA3 9QL

St Mellion Close

Belah

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Detailed insights for CA3 9QL

Overview

Postcode CA3 9QL is located in an urban city, within the Belah ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Carlisle Belah area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Carlisle Belah is £46,790 per year. The nearest station is Carlisle, about 1.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Cavendish Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Carlisle Belah has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,468 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Carlisle Belah has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.4%

Approximately 5.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Carlisle Belah is £46,790 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 304 ft away from CA3 9QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Carlisle Belah near CA3 9QL 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA3 9QL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCavendish ParkLargeWalking directions to Cavendish Park

Area Profile

Population
241
Population density
5,514.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.56(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.32(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.66(-80%)
Other theft
3.66(-45%)
Public order
2.93(-71%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
215
89.58%
Other White
12
5%
Chinese
2
0.83%
Indian
2
0.83%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.83%
Total population: 240

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
35.41%
Level 3 (A level)
47
22.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
14.35%
No qualifications
24
11.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
9.57%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
36.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
27.13%
Owns outright
34
26.36%
Other social rented
7
5.43%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.88%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Belah

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£217
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£147K – £272K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £217 per square foot) in Belah area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £405,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Belah over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£279,000£258
Semi-Detached32£178,750£217
Terraced18£143,500£182
Flats7£76,000£122

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Belah

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belah.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£84,000£115,000£104,500
2017£210,000£93,450£142,500£98,000
2018£215,000£77,000£133,000£115,000
2019£259,950£83,750£152,500£110,000
2020£265,000£90,000£135,000£105,000
2021£260,000£135,000£165,000£119,500
2022£296,950£85,750£168,373£119,500
2023£258,000£92,500£159,995£105,000
2024£260,000£74,750£162,756£115,000
2025£272,100£80,000£174,950£130,750
2026£268,725£40,000£156,500£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Belah.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Belah.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£124£137
2017£181£135£159£135
2018£197£106£152£152
2019£200£136£152£133
2020£196£122£164£144
2021£203£202£170£148
2022£222£151£180£171
2023£239£150£194£159
2024£229£131£205£169
2025£258£133£195£181
2026£263£113£216£207
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Belah.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA3 9QL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA3 9QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 20256, St Mellion Close, Carlisle, CA3 9QLTerracedFreehold£125,000
22 Aug 20252, St Anns Road, Carlisle, CA3 9PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£385,000
09 Jan 20261, Keepers Fauld, Etterby Road, Carlisle, CA3 9DDSemi-DetachedFreehold£167,000
15 Jul 20257, Keepers Fauld, Etterby Road, Carlisle, CA3 9DDTerracedFreehold£163,000
30 Mar 202636, Gleneagles Drive, Carlisle, CA3 9PXSemi-DetachedFreehold£134,000

Schools

In the CA3 9QL postcode area, located within Carlisle Belah, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA3 9QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableAustin FriarsOther independent school

N/A

0.7 miPrimaryKingmoor Nursery and Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryStanwix SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA3 9QL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA3 9QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPremier StoresKingmoor Road, Carlisle, CA3 9PSWalking directions to Premier Stores

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 CA3 9QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Helen Davison

Belah - Elected 5 May 2022

Green Party

Member of parliament

Julie Minns

Carlisle - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCumberlandE06000063
Parliamentary ConstituencyCarlisleE14001152
WardBelahE05014172
ParishCumberland, unparished areaE43000295
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Carlisle BelahE02003989
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carlisle 003BE01019189
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about CA3 9QL

Is CA3 9QL (Carlisle Belah) safe?

The area around CA3 9QL records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 9QL?

The median sale price around CA3 9QL in Carlisle Belah is £200,000 (about £217 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA3 9QL?

There are 4 schools close to CA3 9QL, including Austin Friars, Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School (Good) and Stanwix School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CA3 9QL?

CA3 9QL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,468 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA3 9QL (Carlisle Belah) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Carlisle covering CA3 9QL is Julie Minns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Helen Davison (Green 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.