Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

HARRISON GARDENS, CA5 6DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARRISON GARDENS, CA5 6DF.

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Population

478

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

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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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CA5 6DF spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 8.0% year-on-year.

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

CA5 6DF is a safe, established residential area on Harrison Gardens, 0.2km from Monkhill in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Dalston and Burgh ward and the Carlisle constituency.

For families considering a move, CA5 6DF represents 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. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 8.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CA5 6DF are sourced from Output Area E00097050 (shared with 31 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 6DF. 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

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 120,000

2 sales · Mean £ 120,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

CA5 6DF 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.

Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Roman Wall Lodges0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Drovers Rest0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlisle6.5 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)8.2 km
  • Gretna Green9.8 km