Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

CA5 6DB House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

478

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CA5 6DB spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. £209k 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 6DB is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Monkhill in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Dalston and Burgh ward and the Carlisle constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £209k.

Census 2021 statistics for CA5 6DB are sourced from Output Area E00097050 (shared with 31 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 6DB. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 277,500

4 sales · Mean £ 296,750

Terraced

£ 103,500

2 sales · Mean £ 103,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

CA5 6DB has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Roman Wall Lodges0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Drovers Rest0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlisle6.6 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)8.3 km
  • Gretna Green9.7 km