Postcode CA3 8AU 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 407.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Carlisle is £37,332 per year. The nearest station is Carlisle, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Tullie House Garden.
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 407.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Central Carlisle is £37,332 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 43 ft away from CA3 8AU.
Central Carlisle near CA3 8AU has high flood risk (more than 3.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 102 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 (about £133 per square foot) in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £775,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £252,500 | £279 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £142,500 | £168 |
| Terraced | 65 | £117,000 | £134 |
| Flats | 26 | £79,000 | £120 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £64,000 | £88,000 | £76,750 |
| 2017 | £70,150 | £86,000 | £75,000 |
| 2018 | £70,000 | £104,500 | £79,500 |
| 2019 | £67,500 | £115,000 | £78,250 |
| 2020 | £63,000 | £122,500 | £80,500 |
| 2021 | £85,000 | £107,500 | £93,875 |
| 2022 | £90,750 | £130,000 | £100,000 |
| 2023 | £87,500 | £122,500 | £99,475 |
| 2024 | £84,500 | £125,000 | £107,000 |
| 2025 | £80,000 | £135,000 | £112,500 |
| 2026 | £82,000 | £155,000 | £120,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £97 | £146 | £98 |
| 2017 | £94 | £106 | £98 |
| 2018 | £108 | £143 | £98 |
| 2019 | £106 | £115 | £94 |
| 2020 | £83 | £131 | £101 |
| 2021 | £130 | £121 | £102 |
| 2022 | £145 | £120 | £117 |
| 2023 | £121 | £157 | £116 |
| 2024 | £123 | £142 | £130 |
| 2025 | £123 | £173 | £128 |
| 2026 | £110 | £141 | £134 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA3 8AU.
In the CA3 8AU postcode area, located within Central Carlisle, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA3 8AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 26-40 English Street, Carlisle, CA3 8HU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Charlotte Street, Carlisle, CA2 5BT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Express | Lonsdale Street, Cumberland, CA1 1BZ | Walking directions to Premier Express |
Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CA3 8AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anne Glendinning
Castle - Elected 5 May 2022
Julie Minns
Carlisle - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CA3 8AU records about 408 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around CA3 8AU in Central Carlisle is £110,000 (about £133 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CA3 8AU, including Progress Schools - Carlisle (Requires improvement), Trinity School (Requires improvement) and Robert Ferguson Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CA3 8AU is Carlisle, about 278 m away.
CA3 8AU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,285 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Carlisle covering CA3 8AU is Julie Minns (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Anne Glendinning (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.