CA5 postcode: what it's like to live there
The CA5 district covers Carlisle, Thursby, Lazonby. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£230k
England £300k
Recorded crime
44
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
7.2 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£32,461
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
82%
of homes
Council tax
£2,351
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
19 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in CA5
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£325k
Semi-detached
£202k
Terraced
£188k
Flat
£126k
Primary schools in CA5
- Burgh by Sands School · CA5 6AP · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 36% in England
- Great Orton Primary School · CA5 6NA · Good (2023)
- Kirkbampton CofE School · CA5 6HX · Good (2022) · Bottom 23% in England
- Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery · CA5 7DD · Improved significantly (2024) · Top 44% in England
- St Michael's CofE Primary School · CA5 7LN · Good (2024) · Bottom 10% in England
- Stoneraise School · CA5 7AT · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 7% in England
- Thursby Primary School · CA5 6PN · Remains Good (2022) · Top 30% in England
Secondary schools in CA5
- Caldew School · CA5 7NN · Good (2022) · Bottom 39% in England
Fee-paying schools in CA5
- Lime House School · CA5 7BX · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in CA5
- Abacus Children's Day Nursery · CA5 7NY · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- St Michael's Pre-School Nursery · CA5 7QB · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Messyhands Childcare · CA5 6NA · Good (Ofsted)
- Watchtree Education Services · CA5 6NL
GP surgeries in CA5
- Dalston Medical Group · CA5 7PZ
Neighbourhoods in CA5
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of CA5 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garlands & Dalston | 39% | £230k | Low | 16 min |
| Belle Vue & Burgh | 32% | £221k | Very low | 11 min |
| Boltons, Warnell & Solway Coast | 26% | £307k | Very low | 31 min |
| Hesket, Lazonby & Skelton | 3% | £310k | Very low | 33 min |
Questions
Where is the CA5 postcode?
CA5 covers 4 neighbourhoods in Carlisle, Thursby, Lazonby, with 353 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in CA5?
The typical home price across CA5's neighbourhoods is £230k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in CA5?
7 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a CA5 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.