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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 134 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
Terraced90£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

CA11DQ

Crosby Street

CA11DZ

Warwick Road

CA11JN

Aglionby Street

CA11LA

Warwick Square

CA27AA

Caldcotes

CA11RY

Botchergate

CA12HE

Fusehill Street

CA19SL

Rickergate

CA38DB

Lowther Street

CA38DH

Lowther Street

CA38XB

Corporation Road

CA11HS

Strand Road

CA11LT

St Aidans Road

CA11RN

James Terrace

CA12BN

South Henry Street

CA25RN

Mayor's Drive

CA38HZ

English Street

CA38PD

Scotch Street

CA39LP

Garden Street

CA11EB

Warwick Road

CA11EL

Warwick Road

CA12ED

Rydal Street

CA11SQ

Rydal Street

CA12LY

Linton Street

CA39LJ

Bowscale Close

CA39JA

Dalmeny Road

CA11LN

Thirlwell Gardens

CA12AS

Eldred Street

CA12FR

Melbourne Terrace

CA19SD

Rickergate

CA38EP

Lowther Street

CA38SQ

Citadel Row

CA12AL

River Street

CA12AN

Petteril Street

CA19SN

Rickergate

CA19SY

Rickergate

CA11BB

Spencer Street

CA11DE

Warwick Road

CA12AJ

Petteril Street

CA12HD

Bowman Street

CA19SA

Rickergate

CA25SR

Bridge Lane

CA38JR

English Street

CA38TZ

Castle Street

CA39DB

Scotland Road

CA11BJ

Lonsdale Street

CA11DG

St Pauls Square

CA11HQ

Chiswick Street

CA11PA

Cecil Street

CA12EW

South Street

CA12HQ

Howe Street

CA38DR

Lowther Street

CA38PL

Hodgsons Court

CA11HR

Howard Place

CA11RU

Tait Street

CA38DA

Lowther Street

CA38EU

Bank Street

CA38EZ

Bush Brow

CA38JZ

Bush Brow

CA11BP

Spencer Street

CA12DQ

Raven Street

CA38EF

Lowther Street

CA38LG

Devonshire Street

CA39HT

Scotland Road

CA39HY

Thornton Road

CA39JQ

Eden Place

CA39LH

Eden Street

CA11DP

Earl Street

CA11QW

The Crescent

CA12BP

Hart Street

CA12EY

Rose Court

CA19ST

Rickergate

CA25UX

Potter's Place

CA38XD

Clifford Street

CA11BE

Spencer Street

CA11EE

Cecil Street

CA38JX

Bank Street

CA25UB

Shaddongate

CA38LE

Friars Court

CA39JE

Etterby Terrace

CA11NE

Hartington Street

CA11SE

South Henry Street

CA25SW

Caldew Maltings

CA38JA

Castle Street

CA39JD

Etterby Street

CA39NX

Etterby Scaur

CA11BG

Spencer Street

CA11DN

Warwick Road

CA12BD

Jackson Street

CA12DJ

Greystone Road

CA25UR

Silloth Street

CA39LQ

Eden Street

CA11HE

Chatsworth Square

CA11NS

Cecil Street

CA19SP

Rickergate

CA39LS

Eden Street

CA39LU

Eden Street

CA11ER

Victoria Place

CA11PY

Portland Square

CA12BY

Greystone Road

Data Sources

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