Zoopla has recorded a growth in Carlisle’s house prices of 3.1 per cent over the past year, higher than the 1.3 per cent UK average rise.
Over the last five years, the price of the average property in Carlisle has grown by 24.5 per cent.
It is positive news for those looking to sell their property as an increase of just 3.1 per cent means an additional £5,200 on the price of the average home.
The increase in house prices was reflected in a February 2026 update to the House Price Index.
It brings the average valuation for a house in Carlisle to £174,200 and despite a 24.5 per cent rise over five years, it remains significantly lower than the UK average house price of £270,500.
It follows Egremont being named the most affordable town in the North West and the ninth most affordable in the UK.
The average house price in the town is £139,500, while a three bedroom home would require collective earnings of £69,200 between two people.
Egremont’s CA22 postcode has seen a yearly rise in the average price paid for a property since 2023.
The average price paid rose by 5.6 per cent to £158,122 in 2024, before a further rise of 7.7 per cent to £170,255 in 2025.
Despite this, the average house price in the North West remains significantly higher than that of both Carlisle and Egremont, at £205,400.
The average price paid for a home across all CA postcodes has remained close to the North West average house price in the last two years.
Land Registry data reveals that the average price paid for a home across all CA postcodes was £206,077 in 2025 and £207,727 in 2024.
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Property analysts at Zoopla report that Carlisle’s housing market is steady “compared to the average over the last five years.”
They said that it takes about 26 days for a home to receive an offer after coming onto the market, which is consistent with the typical sale time.
However, the wider North West region has seen a reduction in demand from buyers over the past month, compared to the five year average.
Zoopla’s analysts said: “There are plenty of homes on the market at present.”