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CA6

CARLISLE

Cumbria, North West, England

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CA6 covers CARLISLE in Cumbria, North West.

Avg price £308,110
1yr change ▼ 7.9%
Crime 13% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£308,110

▼ 7.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

7% above national avg

Crime Rate

70.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

13% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

152 Mbps

Property Prices in CA6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CA6 is £308,110, which is 26% above the Cumbria average of £244,524.

Properties in CA6 cost 7.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CA6 have fallen 7.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £338,543 173
Semi-detached £185,541 92
Terraced £144,469 84
Flat £82,908 3
All types £308,110 398

5-Year Price History

£279K £294K £309K £323K £338K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in CA6

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

With 70.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CA6 has a crime rate 13% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
19.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
4.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
7.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
15.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
11.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in CA6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CA6 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Bewcastle School Primary Good mi
Irthington Village School Primary Not inspected mi
Rockcliffe CofE School Primary Good mi
Shankhill CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Blackford CofE Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

3

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 CA6 are 152.0 Mbps, with 93% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 57% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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152.0 Mbps

Avg Download

27.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

61%

Superfast Coverage

33%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CA6 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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CA6 — CARLISLE

Area Summary

CA6 (CARLISLE) offers property prices near the national average (£308,110), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (152 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about CA6 CARLISLE

What is the average house price in CA6 CARLISLE?
The average house price in CA6 (CARLISLE) is £308,110, based on 398 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 7% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.9% over the past year.
Is CA6 CARLISLE a safe area to live?
Crime in CA6 is close to the national average at 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (19.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (15.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of CA6 CARLISLE?
The population of CA6 (CARLISLE) is approximately 35,977 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 38 years. 61% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 17% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in CA6?
The average broadband download speed in CA6 is 152 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 61% of premises, ultrafast to 33%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in CA6 CARLISLE?
There are 8 schools in or near CA6. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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