Area360 logo

Find postcode

Central Carlisle

Interactive map displaying Central Carlisle

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

CA38ED

Lowther Street

CA11HH

Currie Street

CA11JG

Newark Terrace

CA12AY

Short Street

CA12DA

Waller Street

CA12DG

Greystone Road

CA12DY

Threave Court

CA38DX

Lowther Street

CA39HZ

Thornton Road

CA39LW

Eden Street

CA11PX

Alfred Street North

CA19SS

Rickergate

CA38QH

Rickergate

CA38RY

St Mary's Gate

CA38SW

Citadel Row

CA39HL

Scotland Road

CA11EX

Victoria Place

CA11JD

Dukes Road

CA11NT

Cecil Street

CA12AF

Rydal Street

CA25SX

Bridge Street

CA38AG

Blackfriars Street

CA38AN

Backhouses Walk

CA38RE

Spinners Yard

CA39EB

Mulcaster Crescent

CA39NU

Eden Place

CA25SQ

Willow Holme Road

CA38HJ

Bank Street

CA11PB

Brunswick Street

CA38BB

Annetwell Street

CA38QG

Rickergate

CA38RN

Castle Street

CA39NW

Marlborough Gardens

CA19SZ

Rickergate

CA38HG

Bank Street

CA38RW

Fisher Street

CA11EA

Warwick Road

CA38AS

Lowther Street

CA38HE

Bank Street

CA38XA

Dixon Street

CA39LL

Grosvenor Place

CA11BZ

Lonsdale Street

CA12ES

Fusehill Street

CA12HB

Close Street

CA19SW

Rickergate

CA38RX

Castle Street

CA11JY

Warwick Road

CA11LF

Warwick Road

CA25UN

Hawick Street

CA38DG

Lowther Street

CA38PU

Scotch Street

CA39LT

Strawberry Terrace

CA12AP

Tullie Street

CA12DU

Thirlwell Gardens

CA38DP

Lowther Street

CA38QJ

Market Street

CA11HF

Chatsworth Square

CA11HZ

Albert Street

CA11LG

Warwick Road

CA12AR

Tullie Street

CA12LL

Watson Street

CA38NH

Castle

CA38RH

Fisher Street

CA38RR

Fisher Street

CA11AB

Mary Street

CA12DH

Raven Nook

CA12DT

Sybil Street

CA38AD

Devonshire Street

CA38UR

Castle Way

CA39JB

Etterby Street

CA39JW

Etterby Lea Road

CA12AD

Myddleton Terrace

CA19SQ

Rickergate

CA19SX

Rickergate

CA25BS

Silloth Street

CA25UH

Newcastle Street

CA25UL

Duke Street

CA39LR

Eden Street

CA11JA

Chapel Street

CA12DZ

Riverside Way

CA38UH

West Walls

CA39DH

Church Terrace

CA11JP

Aglionby Street

CA11RP

Botchergate

CA12BW

Furze Street

CA38HP

English Street

CA38XP

Rickergate

CA39DQ

Church Terrace

CA11LP

Warwick Road

CA11LZ

Lismore Place

CA11RD

Botchergate

CA12EP

South Street

CA38UY

Corporation Road

CA39HS

Scotland Road

CA39JL

Caldew Close

CA19SF

Rickergate

Data Sources

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