CA5 6AW is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from North End in Burgh by Sands. Administratively it sits within Dalston and Burgh ward and the Carlisle constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £224k, up 84.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CA5 6AW are sourced from Output Area E00097052 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CA5 6AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA5 6AW.
322
47
£ 43,700 /yr
51%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CA5 6AW — age 47, 91% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 84.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA5 6AW. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 175,000
2 sales · Mean £ 175,000
Detached
£ 286,250
2 sales · Mean £ 286,250
Semi-Detached
£ 282,500
1 sales · Mean £ 282,500
school Local Schools
Burgh by Sands School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Greyhound Inn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlisle8.2 km
- Gretna Green8.9 km
- Dalston (Cumbria)9.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CA56AW · Data under Open Government Licence