CA1 1JA is an up-and-coming urban area on Chapel Street, 0.3km from Rickergate 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. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (463 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1JA are sourced from Output Area E00097059 (shared with 163 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHAPEL STREET, CA1 1JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL STREET, CA1 1JA.
335
38
£ 37,200 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA1 1JA 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 1JA 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 1JA. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 145,000
2 sales · Mean £ 145,000
Flat
£ 85,000
1 sales · Mean £ 85,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CA1 1JA are high at 463 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
Caldew Lea School
Robert Ferguson Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Cornerways Guest House0.4 km
- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.4 km
- Carlisle Station Hotel0.5 km
- Howard Lodge0.5 km
- Abbey Court Guest House0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
99 nearby- Alexandros Greek Delicatessesn0.3 km
- Carlisle College Refectory0.2 km
- David's Restaurant0.3 km
- The Clubhouse0.9 km
- The Hideaway0.5 km
- + 94 more
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Tastes of Poland0.6 km
- B&M Bargains0.4 km
- Bramble Box Ltd0.9 km
- Castle Chocolates0.3 km
- English Heritage0.7 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- Amante Ltd0.3 km
- Carlisle Cricket Club0.9 km
- Lux Lounge Bar0.3 km
- The Source Collective0.9 km
- The Thin White Duke0.3 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Polish Shop Dino0.3 km
- Safari Continental Shop0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Thai Market Ltd0.3 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Alex's Pasta Bar0.3 km
- Asian Express0.3 km
- Bangkok Thai Food & Takeaway0.8 km
- Base Express0.4 km
- Beirut Bites0.7 km
- + 36 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlisle0.5 km
- Wetheral6.5 km
- Dalston (Cumbria)6.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CA11JA · Data under Open Government Licence