Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

CA1 1HS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

202

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences354
Shoplifting160
Anti-social behaviour125
Public order120
Drugs83

school Local Schools

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Trinity School

Requires Improvement1695 pupils0.2 km
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Richard Rose Central Academy

Requires Improvement971 pupils0.4 km
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Norman Street Primary School

Good339 pupils0.8 km
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Brook Street Primary School

Good222 pupils0.9 km
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Stanwix School

Good415 pupils1.2 km
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Robert Ferguson Primary School

Good437 pupils1.4 km
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Caldew Lea School

Inadequate265 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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

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
local_bar

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
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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
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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