Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

CA1 1JG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA1 1JG.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 37,200 /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: CA1 1JG 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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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CA1 1JG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

CA1 1JG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Sands in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Carlisle constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (175 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CA1 1JG are sourced from Output Area E00097071 (shared with 177 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 1JG. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near CA1 1JG are high at 175 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 offences81
Public order49
Anti-social behaviour26
Shoplifting26
Criminal damage and arson17

school Local Schools

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Trinity School

Requires Improvement1695 pupils0.3 km
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Richard Rose Central Academy

Requires Improvement971 pupils0.7 km
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Stanwix School

Good415 pupils0.7 km
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Norman Street Primary School

Good339 pupils1.3 km
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Brook Street Primary School

Good222 pupils1.3 km
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Caldew Lea School

Inadequate265 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Cornerways Guest House0.7 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.8 km
  • Carlisle Station Hotel0.9 km
  • Howard Lodge0.7 km
  • County Hotel0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

92 nearby
  • Alexandros Greek Delicatessesn0.7 km
  • Carlisle College Refectory0.4 km
  • David's Restaurant0.7 km
  • The Clubhouse0.9 km
  • The Hideaway0.9 km
  • + 87 more
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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Tastes of Poland1.0 km
  • B&M Bargains0.8 km
  • Castle Chocolates0.6 km
  • English Heritage0.7 km
  • House of Heather0.5 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • Amante Ltd0.8 km
  • Carlisle Cricket Club0.5 km
  • Lux Lounge Bar0.7 km
  • The Thin White Duke0.7 km
  • Walkabout0.9 km
  • + 39 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Polish Shop Dino0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Thai Market Ltd0.5 km
  • ANDREI&SORINA LTD0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Alex's Pasta Bar0.6 km
  • Asian Express0.5 km
  • Base Express0.8 km
  • Beirut Bites0.7 km
  • Crusty Cobbler0.9 km
  • + 24 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlisle1.0 km
  • Wetheral6.6 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)7.0 km