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Carlisle CA5 6 area guide

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Is Carlisle CA5 6 a good place to live?

In Carlisle (CA5 6), recorded crime is 98% below the national average, homes sell for around £296,376 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Carlisle CA5 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Carlisle CA5 6 is rated high. Around 3.8% of properties (119 of 3,162) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 60 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £68,218 (38 sales)1996: £76,295 (51 sales)1997: £83,137 (39 sales)1998: £87,925 (61 sales)1999: £92,850 (57 sales)2000: £96,649 (75 sales)2001: £102,271 (66 sales)2002: £130,645 (66 sales)2003: £167,334 (62 sales)2004: £199,946 (56 sales)2005: £202,300 (51 sales)2006: £205,525 (59 sales)2007: £252,256 (70 sales)2008: £238,998 (29 sales)2009: £213,821 (31 sales)2010: £219,217 (32 sales)2011: £223,953 (40 sales)2012: £211,506 (37 sales)2013: £200,022 (46 sales)2014: £231,442 (46 sales)2015: £218,944 (64 sales)2016: £271,795 (67 sales)2017: £236,627 (80 sales)2018: £230,640 (95 sales)2019: £278,509 (71 sales)2020: £268,903 (69 sales)2021: £285,204 (100 sales)2022: £306,223 (71 sales)2023: £299,864 (53 sales)2024: £296,376 (99 sales)2025: £303,839 (86 sales)2026: £310,768 (14 sales) 2026: £310,768 (14 sales) — part year so far £310,768 £68,218 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in CA5 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (14 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Oct 24: 1 crimesDec 24: 2 crimesJan 25: 2 crimesJun 25: 2 crimesJul 25: 1 crimesOct 25: 1 crimesFeb 26: 1 crimesMar 26: 1 crimesApr 26: 1 crimes Apr 26: 1 crimes 2 1 Oct 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in CA5 6 (Oct 24–Apr 26, average 1/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
49
One-person households
26%
Households with children
24%
Households
3,671

Owned 84% · Social rent 5% · Private rent 10%

Census 2021 (ONS), for CA5 6.

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Carlisle CA5 6: frequently asked questions

Is Carlisle CA5 6 a good place to live?

In Carlisle (CA5 6), recorded crime is 98% below the national average, homes sell for around £296,376 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Carlisle CA5 6?

Recorded crime in Carlisle CA5 6 runs at 5.2 per 1,000 properties, 98% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Carlisle CA5 6 safe?

Crime in Carlisle CA5 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Carlisle CA5 6 runs at 5.2 per 1,000 properties, 98% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Carlisle CA5 6?

Homes in Carlisle CA5 6 sell for around £296,376 on average, based on 99 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Carlisle CA5 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Carlisle CA5 6 is rated high. Around 3.8% of properties (119 of 3,162) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 60 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Carlisle CA5 6?

There are 4 schools in Carlisle CA5 6 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Carlisle CA5 6 a deprived area?

Carlisle CA5 6 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).