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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

CA11AE

St Pauls Square

CA12LY

Linton Street

CA39JA

Dalmeny Road

CA38DB

Lowther Street

CA39JD

Etterby Street

CA11LH

Warwick Road

CA25SQ

Willow Holme Road

CA38UR

Castle Way

CA38BB

Annetwell Street

CA12BE

Margery Street

CA12EY

Rose Court

CA38JZ

Bush Brow

CA39JW

Etterby Lea Road

CA39JQ

Eden Place

CA11ER

Victoria Place

CA11LB

Warwick Square

CA38XA

Dixon Street

CA11HH

Currie Street

CA11LP

Warwick Road

CA25UR

Silloth Street

CA19SZ

Rickergate

CA38EJ

Lowther Street

CA11LX

Lismore Place

CA11HS

Strand Road

CA12LL

Watson Street

CA38RW

Fisher Street

CA25UN

Hawick Street

CA12DG

Greystone Road

CA11DR

Warwick Road

CA19SP

Rickergate

CA12DA

Waller Street

CA12AY

Short Street

CA25TX

Dixon Court

CA38AN

Backhouses Walk

CA25UP

Wetheral Street

CA12EZ

Close Street

CA11JN

Aglionby Street

CA25TR

John Street

CA38RQ

Fisher Street

CA12BY

Greystone Road

CA38PT

Scotch Street

CA38RR

Fisher Street

CA12BX

Warwick Road

CA39DH

Church Terrace

CA38RY

St Mary's Gate

CA11PB

Brunswick Street

CA12DT

Sybil Street

CA38XD

Clifford Street

CA12DY

Threave Court

CA12AB

Orfeur Street

CA39HT

Scotland Road

CA25SW

Caldew Maltings

CA38AS

Lowther Street

CA38QW

Warwick Street

CA11JY

Warwick Road

CA12DZ

Riverside Way

CA12HR

Bowman Street

CA12DL

Furze Street

CA12AL

River Street

CA25UT

Wigton Road

CA39HS

Scotland Road

CA39NX

Etterby Scaur

CA12HJ

Grey Street

CA12AD

Myddleton Terrace

CA19SF

Rickergate

CA38EZ

Bush Brow

CA12EX

Edward Street

CA38HJ

Bank Street

CA11HE

Chatsworth Square

CA25TL

Church Street

CA11JG

Newark Terrace

CA38PU

Scotch Street

CA25UX

Potter's Place

CA38JF

English Street

CA38RX

Castle Street

CA38HE

Bank Street

CA12JU

London Road

CA11JT

Aglionby Street

CA38TP

Castle Street

CA38NH

Castle

CA12BN

South Henry Street

CA12EU

Barrock Street

CA12AN

Petteril Street

CA12DH

Raven Nook

CA11RS

Botchergate

CA25UW

Hawick Street

CA11DB

Lonsdale Street

CA38LP

Devonshire Street

CA39AJ

Miles Mcinnes Court

CA38EQ

Lowther Street

CA11EL

Warwick Road

CA11LZ

Lismore Place

CA19SY

Rickergate

CA25UF

Kendal Street

CA11JA

Chapel Street

CA11LS

St Aidans Road

CA39JE

Etterby Terrace

CA12AZ

Grace Street

CA11BE

Spencer Street

CA12ER

Fusehill Street

Data Sources

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