CA5 6AG is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Dykesfield in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Dalston and Burgh ward and the Carlisle constituency.
For serious buyers, CA5 6AG is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £343k.
Census 2021 statistics for CA5 6AG are sourced from Output Area E00097051 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CA5 6AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA5 6AG.
605
47
£ 43,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CA5 6AG — age 47, 90% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £343k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA5 6AG. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 343,000
1 sales · Mean £ 343,000
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gretna Green8.9 km
- Carlisle10.1 km
- Dalston (Cumbria)10.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CA56AG · Data under Open Government Licence