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CA2

CARLISLE

Cumbria, North West, England

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CA2 encompasses CARLISLE and its surrounding areas in Cumbria, North West.

Avg price £160,773
1yr change ▼ 3.2%
Crime 26% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£160,773

▼ 3.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

44% below national avg

Crime Rate

102.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

26% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

364 Mbps

Property Prices in CA2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CA2 is £160,773, which is 34% below the Cumbria average of £244,524.

Properties in CA2 cost 44.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CA2 have fallen 3.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £275,871 287
Semi-detached £160,594 776
Terraced £118,225 952
Flat £97,670 174
All types £160,773 2252

5-Year Price History

£157K £158K £160K £161K £162K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CA2

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 102.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CA2 has a crime rate significantly 26% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
43.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
7.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
16.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CA2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CA2 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Gillford Centre Other Not inspected mi
Cummersdale School Primary Good mi
Newlaithes Junior School Primary Good mi
Newlaithes Infant School Primary Good mi
Belle Vue Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

7

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,977

Population

38

Median Age

61%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
61.0%
Private rent
22.0%
Social rent
17.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CA2 are 364.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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364.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CA2 is collected by Cumberland. The Band D rate is £2,175/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CA2 — CARLISLE

Area Summary

CA2 (CARLISLE) offers affordable property prices (£160,773, 44% below national average), higher-than-average crime (26% above national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (364 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CA2 CARLISLE

What is the average house price in CA2 CARLISLE?
The average house price in CA2 (CARLISLE) is £160,773, based on 2252 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 44% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.2% over the past year.
Is CA2 CARLISLE a safe area to live?
Crime in CA2 is above the national average (102.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (43.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CA2 CARLISLE?
The population of CA2 (CARLISLE) is approximately 35,977 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 38 years. 61% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 17% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CA2?
The average broadband download speed in CA2 is 364 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CA2 CARLISLE?
There are 15 schools in or near CA2. 47% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. None require improvement.

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