Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

CA1 1JB House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1JB 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

The IMD places CA1 1JB 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.

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

CA1 1JB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km 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.

Day-to-day life in CA1 1JB has the character of a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are high (421 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 1JB 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 1JB. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near CA1 1JB are high at 421 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 offences242
Shoplifting154
Public order122
Anti-social behaviour120
Criminal damage and arson51

school Local Schools

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Trinity School

Requires Improvement1695 pupils0.0 km
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Richard Rose Central Academy

Requires Improvement971 pupils0.5 km
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Norman Street Primary School

Good339 pupils1.0 km
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Stanwix School

Good415 pupils1.0 km
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Brook Street Primary School

Good222 pupils1.0 km
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Caldew Lea School

Inadequate265 pupils1.3 km
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Robert Ferguson Primary School

Good437 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • Cornerways Guest House0.4 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.5 km
  • Carlisle Station Hotel0.6 km
  • Howard Lodge0.5 km
  • Abbey Court Guest House1.0 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

96 nearby
  • Alexandros Greek Delicatessesn0.4 km
  • Carlisle College Refectory0.2 km
  • David's Restaurant0.4 km
  • The Clubhouse0.8 km
  • The Hideaway0.6 km
  • + 91 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Tastes of Poland0.7 km
  • B&M Bargains0.5 km
  • Castle Chocolates0.4 km
  • English Heritage0.7 km
  • House of Heather0.4 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • Amante Ltd0.5 km
  • Carlisle Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Lux Lounge Bar0.4 km
  • The Thin White Duke0.4 km
  • Walkabout0.6 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Polish Shop Dino0.4 km
  • Safari Continental Shop0.9 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Thai Market Ltd0.4 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Alex's Pasta Bar0.4 km
  • Asian Express0.3 km
  • Bangkok Thai Food & Takeaway0.9 km
  • Base Express0.5 km
  • Beirut Bites0.7 km
  • + 31 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlisle0.7 km
  • Wetheral6.4 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)6.7 km