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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

CA12HQ

Howe Street

CA38JW

English Street

CA39AH

Stanwix Bank

CA11PX

Alfred Street North

CA25RN

Mayor's Drive

CA25TG

Church Street

CA11HB

Chatsworth Square

CA11JX

Warwick Road

CA25UL

Duke Street

CA11QN

The Crescent

CA38QP

Peter Street

CA39PA

Etterby Scaur

CA38PD

Scotch Street

CA12DD

Greystone Road

CA38PX

Scotch Street

CA12AJ

Petteril Street

CA12BG

Vasey Crescent

CA38QJ

Market Street

CA38DP

Lowther Street

CA11LQ

Warwick Road

CA11HJ

Chiswick Street

CA27AA

Caldcotes

CA19TA

Rickergate

CA25RS

Millrace Road

CA25RT

Willow Holme Industrial Estate

CA11RD

Botchergate

CA11DP

Earl Street

CA38AJ

Blackfriars Street

CA12HB

Close Street

CA25RZ

Willow Holme Road

CA12BH

Church Close

CA38RH

Fisher Street

CA11NT

Cecil Street

CA11EX

Victoria Place

CA12BB

Irthing Street

CA27AB

Canal Street

CA25WL

Kendal Street

CA11LF

Warwick Road

CA11QW

The Crescent

CA39LT

Strawberry Terrace

CA11HZ

Albert Street

CA11PN

Castle

CA11NL

Cecil Street

CA11JZ

Warwick Road

CA19ST

Rickergate

CA12AG

Broad Street

CA38XB

Corporation Road

CA11BZ

Lonsdale Street

CA11RP

Botchergate

CA39DJ

Church Street

CA11DN

Warwick Road

CA25SS

Bridge Lane

CA19SU

Rickergate

CA12DN

Margaret Creighton Gardens

CA11EE

Cecil Street

CA39LQ

Eden Street

CA38HP

English Street

CA12EP

South Street

CA12HN

Brook Street

CA11SL

William Street

CA11EB

Warwick Road

CA11QP

Botchergate

CA38QH

Rickergate

CA39DQ

Church Terrace

CA25SX

Bridge Street

CA11JD

Dukes Road

CA39LP

Garden Street

CA11NE

Hartington Street

CA25WG

St Bedes Terrace

CA11AF

St Pauls Square

CA25SH

Etterby Lea Road

CA12BA

Tullie Street

CA11EJ

Victoria Place

CA12AP

Tullie Street

CA25UJ

York Street

CA11RU

Tait Street

CA38DA

Lowther Street

CA38NT

Drovers Lane

CA19SB

Rickergate

CA12DW

Melbourne Road

CA11HR

Howard Place

CA38UH

West Walls

CA11AG

Portland Square

CA11RX

Tait Street

CA38DG

Lowther Street

CA11DJ

Earl Street

CA38LX

Lowther Arcade

CA38DR

Lowther Street

CA25TF

Church Street

CA11LN

Thirlwell Gardens

CA11EA

Warwick Road

CA12BQ

Norman Street

CA12DB

Greystone Road

CA11RL

Portland Place

CA38UU

Finkle Street

CA11NX

Cecil Street

Data Sources

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