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Central Carlisle

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About

Central Carlisle is the historic core of the city, focused around the market square and the Carlisle Cathedral. The area is defined by its compact, walkable streets lined with buildings of sandstone and brick, reflecting its long development. The Tullie House museum and the Guildhall are key landmarks here, situated close to the remains of the medieval city walls.

A dominant feature is Carlisle Castle, a Norman fortress that overlooks the River Eden. The area functions as the primary civic and commercial centre, containing the town hall, courts, and main shopping thoroughfares. The Settle to Carlisle railway line terminates at the city's station, which lies just south of the central district.

Area overview

On average Central Carlisle has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 177 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Carlisle is £37,332 per year. There are 4 schools in Central Carlisle: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central Carlisle is home to around 8,023 people, with a population density of about 2,111.1 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
177
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Carlisle Population
8,023
Population density
2,111.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
86.75(+134%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.79(+60%)
Shoplifting
28.79(+404%)
Public order
27.17(+169%)
Drugs
15.7(+314%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,811
84.89%
Other White
534
6.66%
Other Asian
127
1.58%
Irish
84
1.05%
Other
63
0.79%
Total population: 8,023

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,201
31.21%
Level 3 (A level)
1,401
19.86%
No qualifications
1,199
17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
914
12.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
708
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 7,053

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,429
34.36%
Owns outright
1,158
27.84%
Owns with a mortgage
886
21.3%
Other social rented
443
10.65%
Other forms of private rent
107
2.57%
Total households: 4,159

Property prices in Central Carlisle

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Central Carlisle area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Carlisle in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Carlisle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£315,000
Flats32£87,500
Semi-Detached11£225,000
Terraced91£145,000

10 years median price trend in Central Carlisle

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Carlisle.

All postcodes in Central Carlisle

CA19TD

Rickergate

CA11LQ

Warwick Road

CA12HR

Bowman Street

CA38TP

Castle Street

CA11JX

Warwick Road

CA11LS

St Aidans Road

CA11NG

Hanson Place

CA11RZ

Botchergate

CA12AH

Lismore Street

CA39AL

Brampton Road

CA38SY

Castle Street

CA11AJ

Portland Square

CA11LW

Botcherby

CA11PN

Castle

CA12DB

Greystone Road

CA12JY

London Road

CA25UT

Wigton Road

CA25RZ

Willow Holme Road

CA11DH

Warwick Road

CA11NX

Cecil Street

CA12AA

Myddleton Street

CA25UP

Wetheral Street

CA38JE

Green Market

CA38TX

Abbey Street

CA11JS

Aglionby Street

CA11PQ

Wilfred Street

CA11RL

Portland Place

CA11RX

Tait Street

CA12HP

Brook Street

CA25UJ

York Street

CA39DF

Scotland Road

CA25BN

Viaduct Estate Road

CA38EQ

Lowther Street

CA38LF

Friars Court

CA38PW

Rosemary Lane

CA39HP

Rosebery Road

CA39HJ

York Road

CA11JU

Warwick Road

CA12BE

Margery Street

CA19SJ

Rickergate

CA25TT

Shaddongate

CA38HX

English Street

CA38AQ

Blackfriars Street

CA11AF

St Pauls Square

CA11NL

Cecil Street

CA11QN

The Crescent

CA12HN

Brook Street

CA25WL

Kendal Street

CA38QP

Peter Street

CA11SL

William Street

CA19SG

Rickergate

CA19SR

Rickergate

CA38JF

English Street

CA38PN

Scotch Street

CA39DJ

Church Street

CA11LH

Warwick Road

CA11PE

Portland Square

CA11SG

Botchergate

CA12AE

South Henry Street

CA12BL

Greystone Road

CA12DF

Nook Street

CA12HS

Howe Street

CA25UF

Kendal Street

CA25UU

Morton Street

CA38RF

Fisher Street

CA39DG

Scotland Road

CA39LY

Eden Mount

CA11AG

Portland Square

CA11DU

Warwick Road

CA11PT

Portland Square

CA12AW

Petteril Street

CA12BA

Tullie Street

CA38AP

Castle Street

CA12AU

Brunton Avenue

CA12DE

Jesmond Street

CA25RT

Willow Holme Industrial Estate

CA25TF

Church Street

CA25TN

Rigg Street

CA38HS

English Street

CA38LU

English Street

CA38EE

Devonshire Street

CA11LL

Thirlwell Gardens

CA12HL

Fusehill Street

CA19SH

Rickergate

CA38LP

Devonshire Street

CA38QT

West Tower Street

CA39ED

Cheviot Road

CA11DJ

Earl Street

CA11HB

Chatsworth Square

CA12AT

Eldred Street

CA12DD

Greystone Road

CA12DP

Melrose Terrace

CA12ET

Charles Street

CA12HJ

Grey Street

CA19SU

Rickergate

CA25UG

Shaddongate

CA11HT

Compton Street

CA38SL

Castle Street

CA38TT

Paternoster Row

CA11DB

Lonsdale Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.