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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

CA19TB

Rickergate

CA19TA

Rickergate

CA27AB

Canal Street

CA38HB

Blackfriar Street

CA39JH

Eden Place

CA11LJ

Warwick Road

CA11QD

Alfred Street South

CA12AB

Orfeur Street

CA12BQ

Norman Street

CA25RY

Willow Holme Road

CA38NT

Drovers Lane

CA11HJ

Chiswick Street

CA38JY

English Street

CA38QX

Scotch Street

CA38UF

West Walls

CA11DR

Warwick Road

CA11HP

Victoria Place

CA12BX

Warwick Road

CA38AJ

Blackfriars Street

CA38ES

Lowther Street

CA38JU

English Street

CA39AH

Stanwix Bank

CA11JT

Aglionby Street

CA11LX

Lismore Place

CA12EZ

Close Street

CA25TR

John Street

CA39HR

Scotland Road

CA11PP

Brunswick Street

CA12AG

Broad Street

CA12DL

Furze Street

CA19SE

Rickergate

CA38RQ

Fisher Street

CA38UB

West Walls

CA38UU

Finkle Street

CA39PA

Etterby Scaur

CA11EJ

Victoria Place

CA11LE

Aglionby Street

CA12BG

Vasey Crescent

CA12ER

Fusehill Street

CA12HW

Brook Street

CA12JU

London Road

CA19ZZ

Castle

CA25RS

Millrace Road

CA38AB

Annetwell Street

CA38PT

Scotch Street

CA38QW

Warwick Street

CA11JZ

Warwick Road

CA11NB

Strand Road

CA11RS

Botchergate

CA12AQ

Broad Street

CA12BB

Irthing Street

CA12BU

Thirlwell Avenue

CA19SB

Rickergate

CA25TJ

Church Street

CA38QZ

Scotch Street

CA11LB

Warwick Square

CA11LU

Warwick Road

CA38EJ

Lowther Street

CA11HL

Hartington Place

CA11JB

Strand Road

CA12BH

Church Close

CA25SH

Etterby Lea Road

CA38TA

Castle Street

CA11JQ

Bridgewater Road

CA25SS

Bridge Lane

CA25TL

Church Street

CA25UD

Shaddongate

CA12EX

Edward Street

CA12HH

Fusehill Street

CA25TG

Church Street

CA38NF

Blackfriars Street

CA11LR

Victoria Place

CA38PX

Scotch Street

CA39LN

Eden Street

CA12EU

Barrock Street

CA25TW

Broadguards

CA25TX

Dixon Court

CA38JW

English Street

CA38LX

Lowther Arcade

CA38PY

Scotch Street

CA39LX

Grosvenor Court

CA39LZ

Eden Mount

CA11AE

St Pauls Square

CA11LY

Lismore Place

CA11QP

Botchergate

CA38NS

Castle

CA39AJ

Miles Mcinnes Court

CA11BA

Spencer Street

CA11SF

South Henry Street

CA12AZ

Grace Street

CA12DN

Margaret Creighton Gardens

CA25UW

Hawick Street

CA38NX

Globe Lane

CA39JJ

Eden Court

CA12AX

Brunton Crescent

CA25TP

Queen Street

CA25TS

John Robert Gardens

CA12DW

Melbourne Road

CA25WG

St Bedes Terrace

CA38AU

Borough Street

Data Sources

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