What is the population of CA5 6DR?

The population for the CA5 6DR area is approximately 478 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

CA5 6DR House Prices & Local Information

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

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

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Population

478

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Avg Age

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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

No single demographic signal dominates CA5 6DR — age 47, 86% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA5 6DR is a mixed residential area located 0.7km from Millbeck in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Dalston and Burgh ward and the Carlisle constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Census 2021 statistics for CA5 6DR 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 6DR. 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.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Carlisle4.1 km
Dalston (Cumbria)6.6 km
Wetheral10.5 km