Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

CA1 1DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA1 1DG.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA1 1DG 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CA1 1DG 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA1 1DG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Carlisle in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Carlisle constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CA1 1DG offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. 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 (411 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 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00097059 (shared with 163 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA1 1DG. 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

White / British88.3%
Asian / British Asian7.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 6%
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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 1DG are high at 411 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.

Violence and sexual offences480
Shoplifting165
Public order143
Anti-social behaviour140
Drugs104

school Local Schools

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Trinity School

Requires Improvement1695 pupils0.3 km
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Richard Rose Central Academy

Requires Improvement971 pupils0.5 km
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Brook Street Primary School

Good222 pupils0.7 km
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Norman Street Primary School

Good339 pupils0.8 km
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Robert Ferguson Primary School

Good437 pupils1.2 km
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Caldew Lea School

Inadequate265 pupils1.3 km
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Stanwix School

Good415 pupils1.4 km
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The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)

Good193 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • Halfords0.9 km
  • Love it Lasered0.7 km
  • James Street Service Station0.6 km
  • Nally Mini Market0.5 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.9 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Co-operative Food1.0 km
  • Lidl UK0.6 km
  • Madinah Mini Market0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • Everestkitchen1.0 km
  • Fontanas Chip Shop0.9 km
  • New City Chinese1.0 km
  • The New Century Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • + 44 more
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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
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Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • 301 Miles from London0.3 km
  • Below0.3 km
  • Border Rambler0.3 km
  • Brewdog Carlisle0.3 km
  • Caledonian0.2 km
  • + 41 more
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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
  • Wetheral6.3 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Carlisle Rail Station0.4 km