CA1 1BZ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Carlisle in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Carlisle constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (540 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00097059 (shared with 163 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CA1 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA1 1BZ.
335
38
£ 37,200 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA1 1BZ 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
Economic hardship is measurable here. CA1 1BZ's IMD rank, 6% unemployment, and 16% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. 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 1BZ. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CA1 1BZ are high at 540 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
46 nearby- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Love it Lasered0.9 km
- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- James Street Service Station0.6 km
- Lakeland CBD Ltd1.0 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- One Stop0.6 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Lidl UK0.5 km
- Madinah Mini Market0.5 km
- M. K. Spice0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Fontanas Chip Shop1.0 km
- The New Century Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Gurkha Spicy0.8 km
- Napolitano Ltd0.8 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Abbey Court Guest House0.8 km
- County Hotel0.2 km
- Ibis Hotel0.3 km
- Roadhouse Hotel0.8 km
- Langleigh Guest House0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- 301 Miles from London0.3 km
- Below0.3 km
- Border Rambler0.3 km
- Brewdog Carlisle0.4 km
- Caledonian0.2 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
101 nearby- Anazao Tearoom by Katie0.3 km
- Casa Crisci0.4 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.8 km
- Just Messin Ltd0.3 km
- Opera Bingo @ the Rex0.9 km
- + 96 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlisle0.4 km
- Dalston (Cumbria)6.4 km
- Wetheral6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Carlisle Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CA11BZ · Data under Open Government Licence