Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

CA5 6AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA5 6AB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

605

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CA5 6AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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

CA5 6AB 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.

For families considering a move, CA5 6AB represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for CA5 6AB are sourced from Output Area E00097051 (shared with 32 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 CA5 6AB. 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 / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gretna Green9.3 km
  • Wigton11.0 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)11.2 km