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CA5 7QJ

Dalston and Burgh

Cumberland

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Detailed insights for CA5 7QJ

Overview

Postcode CA5 7QJ is located in a rural village, within the Dalston and Burgh ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Garlands & Dalston area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Garlands & Dalston is £45,594 per year. The nearest station is Dalston (Cumbria), about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Garlands & Dalston has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,990 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Garlands & Dalston has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Garlands & Dalston is £45,594 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA5 7QJ.

Flood risk

Medium

Garlands & Dalston near CA5 7QJ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dalston (Cumbria) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CA5 7QJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Dalston (Cumbria)

N/A

Walking directions to Dalston (Cumbria)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
25.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.79(-68%)
Public order
2.36(-77%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.36(-74%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.77(-90%)
Possession of weapons
1.77(+61%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
277
92.64%
Other White
8
2.68%
Other Black
5
1.67%
Chinese
4
1.34%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
51.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.41%
Level 3 (A level)
28
10.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.59%
No qualifications
20
7.81%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
76
59.38%
Owns with a mortgage
35
27.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.94%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.34%
Total households: 128

Property prices in Dalston and Burgh

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£181K – £358K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Dalston and Burgh area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,210 up to £730,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dalston and Burgh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached61£342,500£260
Semi-Detached31£190,000£199
Terraced21£169,950£196
Flats3£125,000£173

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dalston and Burgh

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dalston and Burgh.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227,498£129,950£151,995£177,250
2017£226,995£129,950£182,750£148,748
2018£233,498£70,000£148,000£130,995
2019£272,500£118,500£170,000£145,000
2020£280,000£135,000£171,500£131,000
2021£235,000£90,000£167,000£135,995
2022£295,000£152,500£170,995£152,500
2023£298,000£98,000£191,500£149,000
2024£340,250£159,000£199,995£161,000
2025£340,000£140,000£191,498£165,000
2026£363,500£125,000£175,000£193,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dalston and Burgh.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dalston and Burgh.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188£173£169£167
2017£184£180£176£170
2018£184£167£167
2019£183£145£176£161
2020£195£187£175£146
2021£210£141£184£171
2022£228£201£198£175
2023£223£192£209£190
2024£240£215£188
2025£261£194£224£189
2026£262£173£175£220
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dalston and Burgh.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dalston and Burgh in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA5 7QJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA5 7QJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 2026New House, Walk Mill, Carlisle, CA5 7QWDetachedFreehold£725,000
09 Mar 20265, Bishops Mill, Carlisle, CA5 7QNTerracedFreehold£290,000
10 Feb 20261, High Forge, Carlisle, CA5 7QLTerracedFreehold£210,000
23 Jan 2026Stonebeck Mill, Carlisle, CA5 7QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£269,950
21 Nov 202510, The Green, Carlisle, CA5 7QBDetachedFreehold£475,000

Schools

In the CA5 7QJ postcode area, located within Garlands & Dalston, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA5 7QJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimarySt Michael's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Requires improvement

0.7 miSecondaryCaldew SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA5 7QJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA5 7QJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op FoodGlave Hill, Cumberland, CA5 7PJWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 CA5 7QJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Trevor Allison

Dalston and Burgh - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Markus Campbell-Savours

Penrith and Solway - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCumberlandE06000063
Parliamentary ConstituencyPenrith and SolwayE14001424
WardDalston and BurghE05014185
ParishDalstonE04002457
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Garlands & DalstonE02003999
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carlisle 013AE01019212
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA5 7QJ

Is CA5 7QJ (Garlands & Dalston) safe?

The area around CA5 7QJ records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CA5 7QJ?

The median sale price around CA5 7QJ in Garlands & Dalston is £250,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA5 7QJ?

There are 2 schools close to CA5 7QJ, including St Michael's CofE Primary School (Requires improvement) and Caldew School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CA5 7QJ?

The closest station to CA5 7QJ is Dalston (Cumbria), about 1,297 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA5 7QJ?

CA5 7QJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,990 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA5 7QJ (Garlands & Dalston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Penrith and Solway covering CA5 7QJ is Markus Campbell-Savours (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Trevor Allison (Liberal Democrats).

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.