CA5 6AA is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Boustead Hill in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Dalston and Burgh ward and the Carlisle constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CA5, CA5 6AA offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Prices average £411k.
Census 2021 statistics for CA5 6AA are sourced from Output Area E00097051 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CA5 6AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA5 6AA.
605
47
£ 43,700 /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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CA5 6AA spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. £411k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA5 6AA. 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
£ 340,000
3 sales · Mean £ 350,333
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gretna Green9.3 km
- Wigton11.0 km
- Dalston (Cumbria)11.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CA56AA · Data under Open Government Licence