McDevitt Way Carlisle, Cumberland
42 addresses across 1 postcode (CA2), about 210 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 5908500.
- Energy: 41 homes have an energy certificate (B: 41).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Cumberland costs £2,511 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 940 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 610 m (0.4 miles) away, and Bitts Park (21 hectares) is about 610 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 19 to 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 42 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Eden Medical Group, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 26% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 186 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
41 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (38); House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2021 (41).
Council tax
What each band costs in Cumberland in 2026-27: Band D £2,511 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,674 | £1,953 | £2,232 | £2,511 | £3,069 | £3,627 | £4,186 | £5,023 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (56% of about 840 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Dalston Road Carlisle, not permissioned (30 m)
- Laings Site Dalston Rd, not permissioned (30 m)
- Nelson Street Carlisle, permissioned (330 m)
- Former KSS Factory Constable St Carlisle, permissioned (880 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 42 addresses are between 19 m and 21 m above sea level (20 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA2 5BQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Carlisle 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Dalston (Cumbria) 57,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Wetheral 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stanhope Road Dalston Road | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Stagecoach depot Willow Holme | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Devonshire Walk Parking | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lowther Street, Carlisle GeniePoint | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 82.2 km (51 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eden Medical Group | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 15 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 26-40 | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Cumberland Infirmary | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Carlisle Police | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,200 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Bitts Park 21 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 490 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St James' Park 2.0 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 950 m² | 230 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 39 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dixons Chimney at Shaddon Mill, a listed building (Grade II*), 180 m north-east. 151 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 22 of them Grade I and 16 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dixons Chimney at Shaddon Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m north-east |
| Shaddon Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 220 m east |
| 24, Abbey Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| 26, Abbey Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Town wall, section on West Walls | Scheduled monument | 620 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Area of Roman and medieval towns, bounded by Annetwell Street, Abbey Street, Castle Street and Paternoster Row | Scheduled monument | 670 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Carlisle Cathedral precinct | Scheduled monument | 700 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Dalston Road Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Rickerby Park, Carlisle | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Little Caldew | Lake or reservoir | 410 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Holme Head Bay | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| St Ann's Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Harraby Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Gallows Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Knowefield Wood | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 34 | 42 |
8 of the street's 42 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cumberland: see them on the Cumberland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldew Lea School | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Newtown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Trinity School Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Newlaithes Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newlaithes Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Richard Rose Central Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Brook Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Stanwix School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Norman Street Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited CA2 5NP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| The Viceroy CA2 5TY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| The Sandwich Mill CA2 5UB | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Farmfoods CA2 5UB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 5 Very good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Bobbin Coffee Shop CA2 5TZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 30 Dec 2024 |
| Grocerhut CA2 5TY | Retailers - other | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Cumbria CVS CA2 5TY | Other catering premises | 230 m | Exempt | |
| The Source Collective CA2 5ND | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2017 |
| Pioneer Food Store (+ 1878 Coffee Lounge) CA1 2RR | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd - Caldew Lea School CA2 7BE | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Chinatown Takeaway CA2 5TJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Milbourne Arms CA2 5XB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| China Palace CA2 7AY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Chutneys CA2 7AY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 4 Good | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Wigton Road Post Office - Foreways CA2 7AY | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 17 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 80 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (23); On or near Duke Street (23); On or near Dowbeck Road (21); On or near Weardale Road (19); On or near Osborne Avenue (17).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 26% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 59% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 38% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CA2 5BQ: 42 addresses of 45 in the postcode
Nearby streets
John Roberts Gardens · Newcastle Street · Finn Avenue · York Street · Stanhope Road · Kendal Street · Weardale Road · Potter's Place · Silloth Street · Duke Street · Hawick Street · Bishops Close
All the streets in CA2 and across Cumberland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.