CA5 6BY is a safe, established residential area on Croftlands Close, 0.4km from Great Orton in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Dalston and Burgh ward and the Carlisle constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CA5, CA5 6BY offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £389k, up 25.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CA5 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00097054 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROFTLANDS CLOSE, CA5 6BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFTLANDS CLOSE, CA5 6BY.
482
44
£ 43,700 /yr
54%
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 6BY — age 44, 77% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £389k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 25.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA5 6BY. The average age is 44.5. 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
Detached
£ 381,000
5 sales · Mean £ 327,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
CA5 6BY has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Great Orton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Wellington Inn0.1 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- R & J Mulholland, Butchers0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dalston (Cumbria)4.9 km
- Carlisle7.6 km
- Wigton8.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CA56BY · Data under Open Government Licence