CA6 4DU is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Harker in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Longtown ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.
For families considering a move, CA6 4DU represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for CA6 4DU are sourced from Output Area E00097189 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CA6 4DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA6 4DU.
396
47
£ 38,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CA6 4DU spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA6 4DU. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 220,000
3 sales · Mean £ 218,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA6 4DU has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Blackford CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Laing's Coffee Shop0.4 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Harker Service Station0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlisle5.7 km
- Langholm7.9 km
- Wetheral9.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CA64DU · Data under Open Government Licence