Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

THE CROFT, CA5 6BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CROFT, CA5 6BB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

317

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CA5 6BB — age 45, 75% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CA5 6BB is a safe, established residential area on The Croft, 0.1km from West End in Burgh by Sands. Administratively it sits within Dalston and Burgh ward and the Carlisle constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £202k.

Census 2021 statistics for CA5 6BB are sourced from Output Area E00097053 (shared with 14 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 6BB. 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

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 202,500

2 sales · Mean £ 202,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

CA5 6BB 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.

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school Local Schools

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Burgh by Sands School

Good113 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Greyhound Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlisle8.8 km
  • Gretna Green9.0 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)9.5 km