Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

OLD HARKER, CA6 4DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD HARKER, CA6 4DR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

396

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 38,600 /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.

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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CA6 4DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £120k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CA6 4DR is a safe, established residential area on Old Harker, 1.0km from Harker in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Longtown ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 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.

Census 2021 statistics for CA6 4DR are sourced from Output Area E00097189 (shared with 34 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 CA6 4DR. 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 / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
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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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 120,000

3 sales · Mean £ 121,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CA6 4DR has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Drugs1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Laing's Coffee Shop0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Harker Service Station0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlisle5.6 km
  • Langholm7.9 km
  • Gretna Green9.8 km