CA1 1BP is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Carlisle in Carlisle. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Carlisle constituency.
Within the CA1 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are high (539 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00097059 (shared with 163 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CA1 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA1 1BP.
335
38
£ 37,200 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA1 1BP 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
The IMD places CA1 1BP among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 6% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. 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 1BP. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CA1 1BP are high at 539 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
Stanwix School
Robert Ferguson Primary School
Caldew Lea School
The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- Love it Lasered0.8 km
- James Street Service Station0.7 km
- Nally Mini Market0.7 km
- Nasza Biedronka (Carlisle) Ltd0.5 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- One Stop0.6 km
- Lidl UK0.7 km
- Madinah Mini Market0.6 km
- M. K. Spice0.9 km
- Polish Shop Dino0.4 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- The New Century Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Gurkha Spicy0.8 km
- Napolitano Ltd0.8 km
- Paprika Flavours0.6 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Abbey Court Guest House0.8 km
- County Hotel0.3 km
- Ibis Hotel0.4 km
- Roadhouse Hotel0.8 km
- Langleigh Guest House0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- 301 Miles from London0.5 km
- Below0.4 km
- Border Rambler0.4 km
- Brewdog Carlisle0.5 km
- Caledonian0.3 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
98 nearby- Anazao Tearoom by Katie0.4 km
- Casa Crisci0.4 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.9 km
- Just Messin Ltd0.4 km
- Pausa Coffee Shop at Dunelm Mill0.8 km
- + 93 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlisle0.5 km
- Wetheral6.4 km
- Dalston (Cumbria)6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Carlisle Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CA11BP · Data under Open Government Licence