Area Analysis Carlisle, North West

CA1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CA1 postcode area.

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Population

25,147

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 34,543 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
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7/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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Area Character

CA1 is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £184k. Property prices are trending down 10.8% year-on-year.

home £184,082 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA1 is a postcode district in Carlisle, North West, covering 672 active and 328 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CA1 (12%) is characterised by a popular area with both students and graduate professionals — sociable and active, alongside a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families (11%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes CA1 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CA1 are around £184k, down 10.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CA1 at 407 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CA1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4758
Public order975
Criminal damage and arson949
Anti-social behaviour837
Shoplifting663

school Local Schools

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West Cumbria Learning Centre

Good18 pupils
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Allonby Primary School

Good17 pupils
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Greystoke Primary School

Good40 pupils
P

Holme St Cuthbert School

Good42 pupils
P

Brunswick School

Good150 pupils
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North Lakes School

Good204 pupils
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Penruddock Primary School

Good47 pupils
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Plumpton School

Good93 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Abbey Court Guest House
  • Ashleigh Guest House
  • Carlisle Station Hotel
  • Cornerways Guest House
  • County Hotel
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

35 nearby
  • Truth
  • Creighton Rugby Union Football Club
  • The Venue Carlisle
  • Arroyo Arms
  • Bar Solo
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

58 nearby
  • McDonald's Restaurant
  • NJ's Cafe
  • Alexandros Greek Delicatessesn
  • Alexandros Greek Restaurant
  • Anazao Tearoom by Katie
  • + 53 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Limited
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Asda Supermarket
  • Co-op Supermarket
  • Florida Stores
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Carlisle Youth Zone
  • Central Bakery Limited
  • Dalston Pharmacy
  • Halfords
  • Eden Rock
  • + 24 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • A Chung Fish & Chips
  • Bangkok Thai Food & Takeaway
  • Base Express
  • Central Chippy
  • China City Chinese Takeaway
  • + 27 more