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CA1

CARLISLE

Cumbria, North West, England

CA1 is the postcode district for CARLISLE, located in Cumbria, North West.

Avg price £173,415
1yr change ▼ 18.7%
Crime 30% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£173,415

▼ 18.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

40% below national avg

Crime Rate

105.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

30% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

359 Mbps

Property Prices in CA1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CA1 is £173,415, which is 29% below the Cumbria average of £244,524.

Properties in CA1 cost 39.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CA1 have fallen 18.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £256,114 196
Semi-detached £151,473 402
Terraced £129,375 636
Flat £108,016 120
All types £173,415 1409

5-Year Price History

£159K £168K £178K £187K £196K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CA1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 105.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CA1 has a crime rate significantly 30% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
48.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
7.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
13.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CA1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CA1 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Inglewood Junior School Primary Good mi
Inglewood Infant School Primary Good mi
Norman Street Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Brook Street Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Pennine Way Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,977

Population

38

Median Age

61%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
61.0%
Private rent
22.0%
Social rent
17.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CA1 are 359.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

359.0 Mbps

Avg Download

65.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CA1 is collected by Cumberland. The Band D rate is £2,175/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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CA1 — CARLISLE

Area Summary

CA1 (CARLISLE) offers affordable property prices (£173,415, 40% below national average), higher-than-average crime (30% above national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (359 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CA1?
The average house price in CA1 (CARLISLE) is £173,415, based on 1409 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 40% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 18.7% over the past year.
Is CA1 a safe area to live?
Crime in CA1 is above the national average (105.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (48.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in CA1?
There are 10 schools in or near CA1. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in CA1?
Council tax in CA1 is collected by Cumberland. The Band D rate is £2,175 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in CA1?
The average broadband download speed in CA1 is 359 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in CA1 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 61% of homes in CA1 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 35,977.