Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

THE DELL, CA8 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DELL, CA8 1AQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

187

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CA8 1AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CA8 1AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Dell, 0.3km from Talkin in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Corby and Hayton ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CA8, CA8 1AQ offers 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 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 76% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k.

Census 2021 statistics for CA8 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00097140 (shared with 12 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 CA8 1AQ. The average age is 50.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
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

Detached

£ 430,000

6 sales · Mean £ 472,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

CA8 1AQ has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Blacksmith's Arms (Talkin) Ltd0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brampton (Cumbria)2.4 km
  • Wetheral8.7 km
  • Armathwaite12.0 km