Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

SARK CLOSE, CA3 0DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SARK CLOSE, CA3 0DX.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CA3 0DX's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £278k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £278k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 1.8% year-on-year.

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

CA3 0DX is a sought-after residential area on Sark Close, 0.8km from Kingmoor House in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Belah ward and the Carlisle constituency.

For serious buyers, CA3 0DX is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £278k, up 1.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CA3 0DX are sourced from Output Area E00096991 (shared with 21 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 CA3 0DX. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 283,250

8 sales · Mean £ 259,312

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

3 sales · Mean £ 231,000

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

CA3 0DX has low crime rates — 22 incidents 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 offences9
Shoplifting9
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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Kingmoor Junior School

Good321 pupils0.2 km
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Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School

Good290 pupils0.3 km
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James Rennie School

Outstanding154 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Costa Limited0.9 km
  • Starbucks Drive Thru0.9 km
  • Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd - Cafe1.0 km
  • Kingstown Chef0.6 km
  • McDonald's Drive Thru0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
  • Asda Store1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Food @ Broadway0.4 km
  • China Express0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Bannatyne's Fitness Limited1.0 km
  • Kingstown Post Office0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Gosling Bridge Inn0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn (Carlisle M6 Jct 44)1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlisle3.5 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)8.5 km
  • Wetheral8.6 km