About Carlisle

Carlisle is a historic town in Cumbria, England, situated near the border with Scotland. It lies along the River Eden and is known for its well-preserved medieval castle, which dates back to the 11th century and offers insight into the region’s turbulent past. The town centre features a mix of traditional and modern buildings, with a market square that hosts regular events and a weekly market. Carlisle is easily accessible by road and rail, with the A6 and M6 nearby and a mainline railway station providing connections to major cities. The postcode area CA2 covers the town and its immediate surroundings. The town has a strong sense of community and retains a distinct local character, with several cultural and educational institutions contributing to its lively atmosphere.

Local Government

District Carlisle
County Cumbria
Ward Cathedral & Castle
Constituency Carlisle
Parish Carlisle, unparished area
Region North West

Property Prices 17,908 sales

Average Price £209K
£500 — £22M
Detached £277K 4,385
Semi £159K 5,851
Terraced £120K 5,501
Flat £120K 1,228

Nearest Train Stations 4 stations

Dalston (Cumbria) Train Station 3.5 miles
Wetheral Train Station 4.5 miles
Armathwaite Train Station 8.9 miles
Wigton Train Station 9.7 miles

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

35 Primary
5 Secondary
2 Other
Caldew Lea School Primary 0.3 miles Robert Ferguson Primary School Primary 0.4 miles St Bede's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Trinity School Secondary 0.7 miles Newtown Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Newlaithes Junior School Primary 0.8 miles Newlaithes Infant School Primary 0.8 miles Brook Street Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Richard Rose Central Academy Secondary 0.9 miles The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) Primary 1 miles Norman Street Primary School Primary 1 miles Stanwix School Primary 1.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Newtown 0.6 miles Longsowerby 0.6 miles Willow Holme 0.6 miles Currock 0.9 miles Denton Holme 0.9 miles Morton 0.9 miles Belle Vue 1.2 miles Botcherby 1.2 miles Belah 1.2 miles Stanwix 1.2 miles Edentown 1.2 miles Stainton 1.4 miles

Streets in Carlisle 30 shown View all streets

A595 2 A596 5 A6 24 A6071 29 A689 2 A69 17 A7 8 A74 5 Abbey Street 1 Abbots Road 1 Abbotsford Drive 1 Acredale Road 1 Adelaide Street 1 Admiral Way 1 Aglionby Mews 4 Aglionby Street 6 Alanbrooke Road 1 Albert Street 3 Albion Street 1 Alders Edge 1 Alexander Street 2 Alexandra Drive 1 Alfred Street North 1 Allandale Road 1 Alstonby Court 1 Alton Street 1 Andover Close 1 Annetwell Street 2 Antonine Way 1 Anvil Close 1

Postcodes in Carlisle 50 shown View all postcodes

CA1 1AA CA1 1AB CA1 1AE CA1 1AF CA1 1AG CA1 1BA CA1 1BB CA1 1BE CA1 1BG CA1 1BJ CA1 1BP CA1 1BZ CA1 1DB CA1 1DE CA1 1DG CA1 1DH CA1 1DJ CA1 1DN CA1 1DP CA1 1DQ CA1 1DR CA1 1DU CA1 1DZ CA1 1EA CA1 1EB CA1 1ED CA1 1EE CA1 1EJ CA1 1EL CA1 1ER CA1 1EW CA1 1EX CA1 1HB CA1 1HE CA1 1HF CA1 1HG CA1 1HH CA1 1HJ CA1 1HL CA1 1HP CA1 1HQ CA1 1HR CA1 1HS CA1 1HT CA1 1HZ CA1 1JA CA1 1JB CA1 1JD CA1 1JG CA1 1JN

Notable & Famous People from Carlisle 21 people

Alex MacDowall
Racing automobile driver
British racing driver
David Bain
University teacher
British classical philologist (1945–2004)
David Geddis
Association football coach
English footballer and coach
George MacDonald Fraser
Screenwriter
English-born author of Scottish descent
Graham Stuart
Architect
British politician (born 1962)
Grant Holt
Association football coach
English professional footballer (born 1981)
Greg Ridley
Musician
British musician (1947–2003)
Helen Skelton
Actor
English television presenter
Ifor James
Composer
British musician (1931–2004)
Jancis Robinson
Writer
British wine writer and journalist
Kevin Beattie
Association football player
English footballer (1953-2018)
Margaret Forster
Screenwriter
British writer (1938–2016)
Matt Jansen
Association football coach
English association football player and manager (born 1977)
Melvyn Bragg
Screenwriter
British broadcaster and author (born 1939)
Mike Figgis
Screenwriter
British composer, film director and screenwriter (born 1948)
Nicki French
Singer
British singer
Peter Thompson
Association football player
English footballer (1942-2018)
Richard Fletcher-Vane, 2nd Baron Inglewood
Businessperson
British politician (born 1951)
Rose Kemp
Singer
British musician
Steve Borthwick
Rugby union player
English rugby union coach and former player
Steve Harkness
Association football player
English footballer (born 1971)