CA1 1HS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Rickergate 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 large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 41 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 (452 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 1HS are sourced from Output Area E00097074 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CA1 1HS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA1 1HS.
202
41
£ 37,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA1 1HS 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
At 75% private renter occupancy, CA1 1HS is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA1 1HS. The average age is 41.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CA1 1HS are high at 452 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
Norman Street Primary School
Brook Street Primary School
Stanwix School
Robert Ferguson Primary School
Caldew Lea School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
36 nearby- ANDREI&SORINA LTD0.9 km
- Tastes of Poland0.6 km
- B&M Bargains0.5 km
- Castle Chocolates0.5 km
- English Heritage0.9 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Cornerways Guest House0.2 km
- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.4 km
- Carlisle Station Hotel0.6 km
- Howard Lodge0.3 km
- Abbey Court Guest House0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
95 nearby- Alexandros Greek Delicatessesn0.3 km
- Carlisle College Refectory0.0 km
- David's Restaurant0.3 km
- The Clubhouse0.7 km
- The Hideaway0.5 km
- + 90 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- Amante Ltd0.5 km
- Carlisle Cricket Club0.9 km
- Lux Lounge Bar0.4 km
- The Beehive0.9 km
- The Thin White Duke0.4 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- M. K. Spice1.0 km
- Polish Shop Dino0.5 km
- Safari Continental Shop0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Thai Market Ltd0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Alex's Pasta Bar0.5 km
- Asian Express0.5 km
- Bangkok Thai Food & Takeaway0.8 km
- Base Express0.5 km
- Beirut Bites0.9 km
- + 32 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlisle0.7 km
- Wetheral6.3 km
- Dalston (Cumbria)6.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CA11HS · Data under Open Government Licence