CA5 6DE is a safe, established residential area on Vallum Place, 0.1km from Monkhill in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Dalston and Burgh ward and the Carlisle constituency.
For serious buyers, CA5 6DE is 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. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k.
Census 2021 statistics for CA5 6DE are sourced from Output Area E00097050 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALLUM PLACE, CA5 6DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALLUM PLACE, CA5 6DE.
478
47
£ 43,700 /yr
54%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CA5 6DE combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£520k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £520k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA5 6DE. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 520,000
1 sales · Mean £ 520,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
CA5 6DE has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Roman Wall Lodges0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Drovers Rest0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlisle6.7 km
- Dalston (Cumbria)8.3 km
- Gretna Green9.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CA56DE · Data under Open Government Licence