Is CA6 4AR a safe place to live?

Yes, CA6 4AR is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 1 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of CA6 4AR?

The population for the CA6 4AR area is approximately 242 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

HOLM GARTH, CA6 4AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLM GARTH, CA6 4AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

242

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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1/10

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8/10

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2/10

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5/10

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1/10

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9/10

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7/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CA6 4AR — age 44, 87% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA6 4AR is a safe, established residential area on Holm Garth, 0.1km from Cargo in Cargo. Administratively it sits within Dalston and Burgh ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CA6 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00171979 (shared with 11 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 CA6 4AR. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

CA6 4AR has low crime rates — 1 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.

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Carlisle5.1 km
Dalston (Cumbria)8.7 km
Langholm9.2 km