Living in CA2, Cumberland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CA2 in Cumberland. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Cumberland: £172,036, up 6.9% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around CA2
133 recorded home sales on the streets around central CA2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £135,500 and a range from £50,000 to £346,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 CLIFTON STREET, CA2 5NG | terraced | £160,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 5 COOGAN CLOSE, CA2 5SG | terraced | £105,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 12 KELVIN GROVE, CA2 6HE | semi-detached | £218,950 | 2026-06-09 |
| 9 BEVERIDGE ROAD, CA2 5SA | semi-detached | £160,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 6 BEVERIDGE ROAD, CA2 5SA | terraced | £123,500 | 2026-05-15 |
| 11 COOGAN CLOSE, CA2 5SG | semi-detached | £200,000 | 2026-05-12 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
25 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newlaithes Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Newlaithes Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Caldew Lea School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Cummersdale School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Upperby Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
18 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Austin Friars.
All 1 fee-paying schools near CA2, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Cumbria.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 14.0% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 13.4% |
| Skilled trades | 12.6% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.6% |
| Sales and customer service | 12.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
386 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CA2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Cumberland's figures.
Common questions about CA2
What is the average house price in CA2?
The average sold price in Cumberland is £172,036 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CA2?
Prices in Cumberland are up 6.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CA2?
The median of 133 recorded sales around central CA2 in the last 2 years is £135,500, ranging from £50,000 to £346,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CA2?
25 schools sit within 3 miles of central CA2, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CA2?
386 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CA2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CA2 at risk of flooding?
Central CA2 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CA2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £135,500; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 386 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CA2 safe?
386 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CA2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CA2 or CA1, CA2 or CA3, CA2 or CA5.
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