Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

ORCHARD CLOSE, CA5 6BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, CA5 6BZ.

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

322

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

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.

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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CA5 6BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 6BZ is a safe, established residential area on Orchard Close, 0.2km from West End in Burgh by Sands. Administratively it sits within Dalston and Burgh ward and the Carlisle constituency.

For families considering a move, CA5 6BZ represents 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.

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 £206k.

Census 2021 statistics for CA5 6BZ are sourced from Output Area E00097052 (shared with 12 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 6BZ. 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

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

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 206,000

1 sales · Mean £ 206,000

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

CA5 6BZ 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 Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlisle8.8 km
  • Gretna Green9.1 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)9.5 km