Is CA6 4DH a safe place to live?

Yes, CA6 4DH is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 14 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of CA6 4DH?

The population for the CA6 4DH area is approximately 396 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

CA6 4DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA6 4DH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

396

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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4/10

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8/10

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2/10

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7/10

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4/10

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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 4DH — age 47, 87% ownership, 12% 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 4DH is a safe, established residential area located 1.2km from Harker in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Longtown ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CA6 4DH are sourced from Output Area E00097189 (shared with 34 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 4DH. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 30%

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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CA6 4DH has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6

Criminal damage and arson4

Anti-social behaviour2

Other theft1

Drugs1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Laing's Coffee Shop1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Carlisle5.7 km
Langholm7.8 km
Gretna Green9.6 km