Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

CA5 6AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA5 6AA.

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Population

605

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CA5 6AA spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. £411k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CA5 6AA is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Boustead Hill in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Dalston and Burgh ward and the Carlisle constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CA5, CA5 6AA offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £411k.

Census 2021 statistics for CA5 6AA are sourced from Output Area E00097051 (shared with 32 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 CA5 6AA. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
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

£ 340,000

3 sales · Mean £ 350,333

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gretna Green9.3 km
  • Wigton11.0 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)11.2 km