Postcode CA3 8AQ is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Carlisle area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 454.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central Carlisle is £37,200 per year. The nearest station is Carlisle located about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Bitts Park.
Central Carlisle has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,285 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Central Carlisle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 454.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 15.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Central Carlisle is £37,200 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 166 ft away from CA3 8AQ.
Central Carlisle near CA3 8AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Carlisle located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Carlisle | N/A | Walking directions to Carlisle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bitts Park | Large | Walking directions to Bitts Park |
| 0.2 mi | Tullie House Garden | Small | Walking directions to Tullie House Garden |
| 0.4 mi | Site of former Christ Church | Small | Walking directions to Site of former Christ Church |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £38,500 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £216,250 |
| Flats | 19 | £87,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £135,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £114,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the CA3 8AQ postcode area, located within Central Carlisle, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA3 8AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | M&S Foodhall | Blackfriars Street, Cumberland, CA3 8AQ | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 81-85 English Street, Carlisle, CA3 8LU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Express | Lonsdale Street, Cumberland, CA1 1BZ | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.2 mi | Taste Of Eastern Europe | 18 Lonsdale Street, Carlisle, CA1 1DB | Walking directions to Taste Of Eastern Europe |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 70-78 Lowther Street, Carlisle, CA3 8DP | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.