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CA5

CARLISLE

Cumbria, North West, England

CA5 encompasses CARLISLE and its surrounding areas in Cumbria, North West.

Avg price £304,013
1yr change ▼ 5.0%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£304,013

▼ 5.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

6% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

163 Mbps

Property Prices in CA5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CA5 is £304,013, which is 24% above the Cumbria average of £244,524.

Properties in CA5 cost 5.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CA5 have fallen 5.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £377,820 173
Semi-detached £242,248 83
Terraced £182,521 48
Flat £124,643 7
All types £304,013 342

5-Year Price History

£293K £297K £301K £305K £309K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CA5

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CA5 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CA5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CA5 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Burgh by Sands School Primary Not inspected mi
Great Orton Primary School Primary Good mi
Stoneraise School Primary Good mi
Thursby Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Michael's CofE Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

5

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 CA5 are 163.0 Mbps, with 94% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 60% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

163.0 Mbps

Avg Download

29.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

78%

Superfast Coverage

34%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CA5 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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CA5 — CARLISLE

Area Summary

CA5 (CARLISLE) offers property prices near the national average (£304,013), low crime (94% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (163 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CA5?
The average house price in CA5 (CARLISLE) is £304,013, based on 342 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 6% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.0% over the past year.
Is CA5 a safe area to live?
Crime in CA5 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in CA5?
There are 9 schools in or near CA5. 56% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.
What is the council tax in CA5?
Council tax in CA5 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 CA5?
The average broadband download speed in CA5 is 163 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 78% of premises, ultrafast to 34%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in CA5 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 61% of homes in CA5 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 35,977.