CA1 1AF is an up-and-coming urban area on St Pauls Square, 0.2km from Carlisle in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Carlisle constituency.
For renters and young professionals, CA1 1AF offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (498 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £183k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CA1 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00097059 (shared with 163 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST PAULS SQUARE, CA1 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST PAULS SQUARE, CA1 1AF.
335
38
£ 37,200 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA1 1AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CA1 1AF is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 6% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA1 1AF. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 183,500
2 sales · Mean £ 183,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CA1 1AF are high at 498 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Trinity School
Richard Rose Central Academy
Brook Street Primary School
Norman Street Primary School
Robert Ferguson Primary School
Caldew Lea School
Stanwix School
The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- Halfords1.0 km
- Love it Lasered0.8 km
- Bargain Booze1.0 km
- James Street Service Station0.6 km
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Asda Supermarket1.0 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Lidl UK0.6 km
- Madinah Mini Market0.5 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Fontanas Chip Shop0.9 km
- The New Century Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Gurkha Spicy0.7 km
- Napolitano Ltd0.7 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Abbey Court Guest House0.7 km
- County Hotel0.2 km
- Ibis Hotel0.3 km
- Roadhouse Hotel0.7 km
- Langleigh Guest House0.4 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- 301 Miles from London0.4 km
- Below0.3 km
- Border Rambler0.3 km
- Brewdog Carlisle0.4 km
- Caledonian0.2 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
100 nearby- Anazao Tearoom by Katie0.3 km
- Casa Crisci0.3 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.9 km
- Just Messin Ltd0.3 km
- Opera Bingo @ the Rex1.0 km
- + 95 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlisle0.4 km
- Wetheral6.4 km
- Dalston (Cumbria)6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Carlisle Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CA11AF · Data under Open Government Licence