Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

CA5 6BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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

No single demographic signal dominates CA5 6BQ — age 47, 90% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £335k 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 6BQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from West End in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Dalston and Burgh ward and the Carlisle constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CA5, CA5 6BQ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% 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 £335k.

Census 2021 statistics for CA5 6BQ 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 6BQ. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 335,000

1 sales · Mean £ 335,000

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

CA5 6BQ 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 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Greyhound Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlisle9.0 km
  • Gretna Green9.2 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)9.5 km