Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

VICTORIA PLACE, CA1 1HP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA PLACE, CA1 1HP.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CA1 1HP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CA1 1HP is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

CA1 1HP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Place, 0.6km from Carlisle in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Carlisle constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CA1 1HP are sourced from Output Area E00097061 (shared with 12 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 CA1 1HP. The average age is 41.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CA1 1HP is above average at 107 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences154
Public order31
Anti-social behaviour28
Shoplifting24
Drugs22

school Local Schools

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Richard Rose Central Academy

Requires Improvement971 pupils0.2 km
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Trinity School

Requires Improvement1695 pupils0.3 km
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Norman Street Primary School

Good339 pupils0.8 km
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Brook Street Primary School

Good222 pupils0.9 km
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Stanwix School

Good415 pupils1.2 km
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St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle

Good133 pupils1.5 km
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Robert Ferguson Primary School

Good437 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • ANDREI&SORINA LTD0.8 km
  • Tastes of Poland0.6 km
  • B&M Bargains0.7 km
  • Castle Chocolates0.7 km
  • House of Heather0.7 km
  • + 30 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Cornerways Guest House0.2 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.5 km
  • Carlisle Station Hotel0.7 km
  • Howard Lodge0.2 km
  • Abbey Court Guest House0.9 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

90 nearby
  • Alexandros Greek Delicatessesn0.4 km
  • Carlisle College Refectory0.2 km
  • David's Restaurant0.4 km
  • The Clubhouse0.5 km
  • The Hideaway0.6 km
  • + 85 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • Amante Ltd0.6 km
  • Carlisle Cricket Club1.0 km
  • Lux Lounge Bar0.5 km
  • The Beehive0.8 km
  • The Thin White Duke0.6 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • M. K. Spice0.9 km
  • Polish Shop Dino0.7 km
  • Safari Continental Shop0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Thai Market Ltd0.7 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Alex's Pasta Bar0.6 km
  • Asian Express0.6 km
  • Bangkok Thai Food & Takeaway0.9 km
  • Base Express0.6 km
  • Crusty Cobbler0.7 km
  • + 30 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlisle0.8 km
  • Wetheral6.1 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)6.8 km