CA5 6DJ is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Kirkandrews-on-Eden in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Dalston and Burgh ward and the Carlisle constituency.
For families considering a move, CA5 6DJ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £271k, down 4.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CA5 6DJ are sourced from Output Area E00097050 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CA5 6DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA5 6DJ.
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
No single demographic signal dominates CA5 6DJ — age 47, 86% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 4.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA5 6DJ. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 241,000
2 sales · Mean £ 241,000
Detached
£ 276,000
2 sales · Mean £ 276,000
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Drovers Rest1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Roman Wall Lodges1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlisle5.7 km
- Dalston (Cumbria)7.9 km
- Langholm10.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CA56DJ · Data under Open Government Licence