CA3 postcode: what it's like to live there
The CA3 district covers Carlisle. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£200k
England £300k
Recorded crime
141
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
6.8 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£32,919
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
95%
of homes
Council tax
£2,124
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
14 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in CA3
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£275k
Semi-detached
£208k
Terraced
£149k
Flat
£105k
Primary schools in CA3
- Houghton CofE School · CA3 0PA · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Top 42% in England
- Kingmoor Junior School · CA3 0DU · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Top 39% in England
- Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School · CA3 0ES · Remains Good (2023)
- Stanwix School · CA3 9DW · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 25% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Trinity School · CA1 1JB · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 34% in England
- Richard Rose Central Academy · CA1 1LY · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 28% in England
- Richard Rose Morton Academy · CA2 6LB · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 34% in England
- St John Henry Newman Catholic School · CA2 4NL · Good (2022) · Bottom 14% in England
- Caldew School · CA5 7NN · Good (2022) · Bottom 39% in England
- William Howard School · CA8 1AR · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 39% in England
Fee-paying schools in CA3
- Austin Friars · CA3 9PB · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in CA3
- Houghton Nursery Group · CA3 0PA · Good (Ofsted)
- Jack and Jill Nursery Limited · CA3 9NH · Good (Ofsted)
- Kip McGrath Education Centre Carlisle · CA3 8RN
- Stanwix Community Pre-School · CA3 9DJ · Good (Ofsted)
Neighbourhoods in CA3
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of CA3 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Belah | 45% | £200k | Average | 13 min |
| Kingmoor, Houghton & Whiteclosegate | 28% | £240k | Very low | 17 min |
| Central Carlisle | 26% | £146k | Very high | 11 min |
Questions
Where is the CA3 postcode?
CA3 covers 4 neighbourhoods in Carlisle, with 536 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in CA3?
The typical home price across CA3's neighbourhoods is £200k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in CA3?
4 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a CA3 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.