Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

CA6 4DU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

396

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Avg Age

47

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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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Blackford CofE Primary School

Good50 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Laing's Coffee Shop0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Harker Service Station0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlisle5.7 km
  • Langholm7.9 km
  • Wetheral9.6 km