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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 182 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
182
Deprivation level
8/10
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
86.25(+131%)
Shoplifting
31.78(+450%)
Public order
24.93(+146%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.8(+38%)
Drugs
18.57(+376%)
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 143 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Central Carlisle area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £585,000.

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
Detached2£322,500
Flats29£86,000
Semi-Detached16£222,500
Terraced96£148,000

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

CA38UB

West Walls

CA38SQ

Citadel Row

CA11NB

Strand Road

CA38LF

Friars Court

CA25UD

Shaddongate

CA38PL

Hodgsons Court

CA11JP

Aglionby Street

CA25UU

Morton Street

CA19ZZ

Castle

CA11BJ

Lonsdale Street

CA38TX

Abbey Street

CA11SG

Botchergate

CA11DE

Warwick Road

CA25BN

Viaduct Estate Road

CA11DG

St Pauls Square

CA12DJ

Greystone Road

CA11LW

Botcherby

CA38EE

Devonshire Street

CA19SA

Rickergate

CA38LU

English Street

CA12ES

Fusehill Street

CA12AE

South Henry Street

CA38LG

Devonshire Street

CA11DU

Warwick Road

CA12AA

Myddleton Street

CA11DQ

Crosby Street

CA19SJ

Rickergate

CA39LL

Grosvenor Place

CA12BW

Furze Street

CA25TS

John Robert Gardens

CA11LE

Aglionby Street

CA39DG

Scotland Road

CA25UG

Shaddongate

CA38RE

Spinners Yard

CA11LG

Warwick Road

CA11LL

Thirlwell Gardens

CA12DQ

Raven Street

CA38XP

Rickergate

CA11QD

Alfred Street South

CA12DU

Thirlwell Gardens

CA19SD

Rickergate

CA39LZ

Eden Mount

CA38EU

Bank Street

CA38JX

Bank Street

CA19SL

Rickergate

CA38PW

Rosemary Lane

CA11JQ

Bridgewater Road

CA19SQ

Rickergate

CA39NW

Marlborough Gardens

CA39HZ

Thornton Road

CA11RZ

Botchergate

CA38HB

Blackfriar Street

CA11JU

Warwick Road

CA38RN

Castle Street

CA11LR

Victoria Place

CA38DH

Lowther Street

CA12JY

London Road

CA38QT

West Tower Street

CA11DZ

Warwick Road

CA19TD

Rickergate

CA39DF

Scotland Road

CA39JH

Eden Place

CA38AB

Annetwell Street

CA38PN

Scotch Street

CA39EB

Mulcaster Crescent

CA11BA

Spencer Street

CA19SN

Rickergate

CA38QG

Rickergate

CA38DX

Lowther Street

CA38JR

English Street

CA11RN

James Terrace

CA38JY

English Street

CA38EF

Lowther Street

CA38ES

Lowther Street

CA38HX

English Street

CA12HL

Fusehill Street

CA25BS

Silloth Street

CA11LU

Warwick Road

CA12HD

Bowman Street

CA12AQ

Broad Street

CA11JB

Strand Road

CA11HL

Hartington Place

CA11LA

Warwick Square

CA38TT

Paternoster Row

CA11SE

South Henry Street

CA39DB

Scotland Road

CA11PP

Brunswick Street

CA38NX

Globe Lane

CA39HY

Thornton Road

CA39LJ

Bowscale Close

CA39ED

Cheviot Road

CA25TP

Queen Street

CA12BP

Hart Street

CA11HT

Compton Street

CA12EW

South Street

CA38TZ

Castle Street

CA11HQ

Chiswick Street

CA11BP

Spencer Street

CA39NU

Eden Place

CA38QX

Scotch Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.