Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

APPLEGARTH, CA6 4AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for APPLEGARTH, CA6 4AS.

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Population

242

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Avg Age

44

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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 4AS — age 44, 87% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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

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

For families considering a move, CA6 4AS represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. 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. 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. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CA6 4AS 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 4AS. 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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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

Semi-Detached

£ 115,000

3 sales · Mean £ 114,666

Terraced

£ 91,000

1 sales · Mean £ 91,000

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

CA6 4AS 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

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