Postcode CA3 8RF 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 399.2 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Bitts Park.
Central Carlisle has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,579 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Central Carlisle has a very high crime rate, with approximately 399.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA3 8RF.
Central Carlisle near CA3 8RF 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Carlisle | N/A | Walking directions to Carlisle |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bitts Park | Large | Walking directions to Bitts Park |
| 0.1 mi | Tullie House Garden | Small | Walking directions to Tullie House Garden |
| 0.5 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 8RF postcode area, located within Central Carlisle, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA3 8RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Polish Shop | 2 West Tower Street, Carlisle, CA3 8QT | Walking directions to Polish Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 70-78 Lowther Street, Carlisle, CA3 8DP | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Foodhall | Blackfriars Street, Cumberland, CA3 8AQ | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.