Riverside Caldbeck, Cumberland
12 addresses across 1 postcode (CA7), about 30 m long. USRN 304366.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £260,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (E: 4, F: 1).
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 D; 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 Wigton, about 11.5 km (7.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 1.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 158 to 162 m above sea level.
- Noise: 12 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Caldbeck Surgery, about 140 m away.
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | £260,000 | £245,000 | £285,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £97,500 | £97,500 | £97,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £228,500 | £228,500 | £228,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £140,500 | £126,000 | £155,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £63,000 | £63,000 | £63,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £97,500 | £97,500 | £97,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2024 | 3 CA7 8DX | Terraced | £285,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2024 | 4 CA7 8DX | Terraced | £260,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2024 | 4 CA7 8DX | Flat or maisonette | £245,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Jul 2019 | 3 CA7 8DX | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2018 | 5 CA7 8DX | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2012 | 4 CA7 8DX | Flat or maisonette | £97,500 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Feb 2007 | GILLBECK CA7 8DX | Semi-detached | £228,500 | |
| 7 Mar 2005 | 1 CA7 8DX | Terraced | £210,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2004 | LITTLE ORCHARD CA7 8DX | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 23 Dec 2002 | GILLBECK CA7 8DX | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2001 | 6 CA7 8DX | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2001 | 1 CA7 8DX | Terraced | £126,000 | |
| 29 Jan 1999 | 7 CA7 8DX | Terraced | £63,000 | |
| 19 Oct 1998 | 6 CA7 8DX | Terraced | £97,500 | |
| 30 May 1997 | GILLBECK CA7 8DX | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 14 Nov 1996 | 1 CA7 8DX | Terraced | £76,000 | |
| 28 Jun 1996 | 4 CA7 8DX | Terraced | £42,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: Flat (2); House, mid-terrace (1); House, end-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (4); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 D (30% of about 920 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Caldbeck (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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.
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 9 homes the Environment Agency counts, 2 are in areas at high risk, 1 medium, 2 low and 0 very low.
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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 158 m and 162 m above sea level (160 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA7 8DX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wigton 65,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.5 km (7.1 miles) |
| Dalston (Cumbria) 57,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Old Smithy Tea Rooms Caldbeck | 80 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 93.1 km (58 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Caldbeck Surgery | 140 m |
| Hospital | Wigton Hospital | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) |
| Police station | Cumbria Police - Carlisle Shadygrove Road Police Station | 16.7 km (10 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green 2.7 ha | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Parson's Park 37 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 310 m² | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,650 m² | 290 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,690 m² | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 40 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Kentigern, a listed building (Grade I), 190 m east. 22 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Kentigern | Listed building, Grade I | 190 m east |
| The Howk Bobbin Mill | Scheduled monument | 440 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Toothill | Hill | 350 m south-west |
| Mall Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Warnell Fell | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Green Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Chalkplains Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Spouts Dub | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 1.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 12 |
12 of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fellview Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 390 m | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fair World Shop CA7 8DP | Retailers - other | 200 m | Exempt | |
| Watermill Cafe CA7 8DR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Caldbeck Bowling Club CA7 8EE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hodden Court (2); On or near Parking Area (1); On or near Friar Row (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 61% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 22% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- CA7 8DX: 12 addresses of 17 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Hodden Croft · Brewery House Barn · Commercial Row · Hodden Court · Church Terrace · Friar Row · Greenside Cottages · Commercial Row
All the streets in CA7 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.