CA1 1JN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Carlisle 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. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (202 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1JN are sourced from Output Area E00097064 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CA1 1JN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA1 1JN.
327
41
£ 37,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA1 1JN 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CA1 1JN — age 41, 48% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA1 1JN. 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
Economic Activity
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 1JN are high at 202 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.
school Local Schools
Richard Rose Central Academy
Norman Street Primary School
Brook Street Primary School
Trinity School
Robert Ferguson Primary School
The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Stanwix School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Bargain Booze0.5 km
- Halfords0.8 km
- Love it Lasered0.4 km
- James Street Service Station0.7 km
- Nally Mini Market0.4 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.8 km
- One Stop0.2 km
- Lidl UK0.9 km
- Madinah Mini Market0.4 km
- Foreways/Brunton Park Post Office0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Everestkitchen0.8 km
- Fontanas Chip Shop0.7 km
- New City Chinese0.8 km
- The New Century Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Abbey Court Guest House0.5 km
- County Hotel0.4 km
- Ibis Hotel0.3 km
- Roadhouse Hotel0.5 km
- Langleigh Guest House0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- 301 Miles from London0.5 km
- Below0.4 km
- Border Rambler0.3 km
- Brewdog Carlisle0.4 km
- Caledonian0.4 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
92 nearby- Anazao Tearoom by Katie0.2 km
- Casa Crisci0.2 km
- Just Messin Ltd0.3 km
- Pausa Coffee Shop at Dunelm Mill1.0 km
- Rockit Home0.2 km
- + 87 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlisle0.5 km
- Wetheral6.0 km
- Dalston (Cumbria)6.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CA11JN · Data under Open Government Licence