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CA3 9WZ

Junction Street

Denton Holme

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Detailed insights for CA3 9WZ

Overview

Postcode CA3 9WZ 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Saint James's Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Longsowerby & Caldewgate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,975 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Longsowerby & Caldewgate has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.4%

Approximately 15.4% 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 CA3 9WZ.

Flood risk

N/A

Longsowerby & Caldewgate near CA3 9WZ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CA3 9WZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Carlisle

N/A

Walking directions to Carlisle

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA3 9WZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSaint James's ParkSmallWalking directions to Saint James's Park
0.4 miTullie House GardenSmallWalking directions to Tullie House Garden

Area Profile

Population
244
Population density
1,657.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.11(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.71(+41%)
Shoplifting
8.03(+39%)
Other theft
6.69(+1%)
Drugs
6.02(+54%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
95.14%
African
4
1.62%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.21%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.21%
Irish
1
0.4%
Total population: 247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
28.84%
Level 3 (A level)
39
18.14%
No qualifications
37
17.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
15.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.56%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
36.59%
Owns with a mortgage
30
24.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
22.76%
Other social rented
17
13.82%
Social rents from council
2
1.63%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Denton Holme

Median price£123,000
Price per sq ft£142
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£105K – £142K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Denton Holme over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£127,000£184
Semi-Detached17£125,000£134
Terraced77£125,000£142
Flats18£110,000£138

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Denton Holme

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Denton Holme in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA3 9WZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA3 9WZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Sept 2025Apartment 15 East Block, Shaddon Mill, Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5WDFlatsLeasehold£152,500
12 Mar 2025Apartment B, West Block Shaddon Mill, Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5WJFlatsLeasehold£170,000
26 Sept 2025Apartment 6 West Block, Shaddon Mill, Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5WBFlatsLeasehold£136,000
04 Apr 2025Apartment 22 West Block, Shaddon Mill, Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5WBFlatsLeasehold£177,000
28 Mar 2025Apartment 25 West Block, Shaddon Mill, Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5WBFlatsLeasehold£236,000

Schools

In the CA3 9WZ postcode area, located within Longsowerby & Caldewgate, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA3 9WZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCaldew Lea SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRobert Ferguson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableProgress Schools - CarlisleOther independent special school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA3 9WZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA3 9WZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiDalston Road, Carlisle, CA2 5NPWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miFarmfoods48 Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5UBWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miLidlCharlotte Street, Carlisle, CA2 5BTWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miCo-op FoodDenton Street, Carlisle, CA2 5ENWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miM&S FoodhallBlackfriars Street, Cumberland, CA3 8AQWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

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

Local councillors

Christopher John Southward

Denton Holme - 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
WardDenton HolmeE05014187
ParishCumberland, unparished areaE43000295
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Longsowerby & CaldewgateE02003994
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carlisle 008CE01019215
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced2005-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA3 9WZ

Is CA3 9WZ (Longsowerby & Caldewgate) safe?

The area around CA3 9WZ records about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 CA3 9WZ?

The median sale price around CA3 9WZ in Longsowerby & Caldewgate is £123,000 (about £142 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA3 9WZ?

There are 12 schools close to CA3 9WZ, including Caldew Lea School (Good), Robert Ferguson Primary School (Good) and Progress Schools - Carlisle (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CA3 9WZ?

The closest station to CA3 9WZ is Carlisle, about 680 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA3 9WZ?

CA3 9WZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,975 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA3 9WZ (Longsowerby & Caldewgate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Carlisle covering CA3 9WZ is Julie Minns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Christopher John Southward (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.