CA5 6BA is a safe, established residential area on Marsh Terrace, 0.1km from West End in Burgh by Sands. Administratively it sits within Dalston and Burgh ward and the Carlisle constituency.
For serious buyers, CA5 6BA is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% 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 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k.
Census 2021 statistics for CA5 6BA are sourced from Output Area E00097053 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARSH TERRACE, CA5 6BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSH TERRACE, CA5 6BA.
317
45
£ 43,700 /yr
49%
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 6BA — age 45, 75% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £375k 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 6BA. The average age is 44.7. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
CA5 6BA has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Burgh by Sands School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Greyhound Inn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlisle8.7 km
- Gretna Green9.0 km
- Dalston (Cumbria)9.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CA56BA · Data under Open Government Licence