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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

CA38TA

Castle Street

CA38SW

Citadel Row

CA38HS

English Street

CA38UY

Corporation Road

CA38JE

Green Market

CA11NG

Hanson Place

CA38SL

Castle Street

CA25TJ

Church Street

CA11AB

Mary Street

CA12AX

Brunton Crescent

CA12ED

Rydal Street

CA25SR

Bridge Lane

CA19SS

Rickergate

CA38JA

Castle Street

CA11BB

Spencer Street

CA12HW

Brook Street

CA11HF

Chatsworth Square

CA12AT

Eldred Street

CA25UB

Shaddongate

CA11NS

Cecil Street

CA38JU

English Street

CA12AF

Rydal Street

CA12BL

Greystone Road

CA11SQ

Rydal Street

CA38EP

Lowther Street

CA11PT

Portland Square

CA12AU

Brunton Avenue

CA39LS

Eden Street

CA39HR

Scotland Road

CA11PE

Portland Square

CA12AW

Petteril Street

CA38NF

Blackfriars Street

CA38UF

West Walls

CA12AH

Lismore Street

CA38SY

Castle Street

CA38QZ

Scotch Street

CA25RY

Willow Holme Road

CA11PQ

Wilfred Street

CA38LE

Friars Court

CA38HG

Bank Street

CA39LH

Eden Street

CA38AG

Blackfriars Street

CA39LU

Eden Street

CA39LW

Eden Street

CA39HJ

York Road

CA19SR

Rickergate

CA12HE

Fusehill Street

CA12DP

Melrose Terrace

CA38AP

Castle Street

CA25TW

Broadguards

CA38RF

Fisher Street

CA19TB

Rickergate

CA38AQ

Heads Lane

CA39AL

Brampton Road

CA12DF

Nook Street

CA38AU

Borough Street

CA11SF

South Henry Street

CA25TT

Shaddongate

CA25TN

Rigg Street

CA11RY

Botchergate

CA38PY

Scotch Street

CA19SE

Rickergate

CA11LT

St Aidans Road

CA11PY

Portland Square

CA12ET

Charles Street

CA19SH

Rickergate

CA39LX

Grosvenor Court

CA11LJ

Warwick Road

CA39HP

Rosebery Road

CA12HS

Howe Street

CA11DH

Warwick Road

CA11BG

Spencer Street

CA38AD

Devonshire Street

CA12AS

Eldred Street

CA12DE

Jesmond Street

CA12AR

Tullie Street

CA38NS

Castle

CA39JL

Caldew Close

CA38ED

Lowther Street

CA12HH

Fusehill Street

CA19SX

Rickergate

CA19SG

Rickergate

CA11HP

Victoria Place

CA11AJ

Portland Square

CA39LR

Eden Street

CA12BD

Jackson Street

CA11JS

Aglionby Street

CA39JB

Etterby Street

CA11PA

Cecil Street

CA11LY

Lismore Place

CA12HP

Brook Street

CA19SW

Rickergate

CA39HL

Scotland Road

CA25UH

Newcastle Street

CA39JJ

Eden Court

CA38HZ

English Street

CA39LN

Eden Street

CA12BU

Thirlwell Avenue

CA12FR

Melbourne Terrace

CA39LY

Eden Mount

Data Sources

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