Carlisle CA1 presents a mixed performance profile for property investors. Over the past five years, the district recorded a 2.1% compound annual growth rate in prices, notably below the UK average, while rental yields have been more dynamic at 5.5% annually. The area scores 58.3 out of 100 on trajectory measures, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally, indicating moderate upside potential relative to peer markets. CA1 remains in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting earlier-cycle characteristics with limited visible regeneration activity to date. The rental-to-price growth divergence warrants attention from income-focused investors, though the modest capital appreciation trend reflects broader economic constraints affecting the North West region.
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- 1Property prices up 1.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
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What's changing in Carlisle · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.1 points this month to 57/100, driven mainly by safety.
16 planning applications submitted in CA1 over the last six months, 4 change of use.
- Change Of Use Of Upper Floors From Office Accommodation To 3no. FlatsApr 2026 · Registered
- Change Of Use Of Warehouses (Buildings 2 and 3) (Class B8) To Sports & Leisure (Class E); Works T...Mar 2026 · withdrawn
- Change Of Use From Doctors Surgery To 8no. Self Contained ApartmentsFeb 2026 · Registered
Carlisle (CA1) common questions
Is Carlisle up and coming?
Carlisle (CA1) has a trajectory score of 57/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 15% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 4.0 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Carlisle safe?
Carlisle has a safety score of 61/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Carlisle?
The average property price in Carlisle (CA1) is £177k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Carlisle?
The median monthly rent in Carlisle (CA1) is £650 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Carlisle?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Carlisle (CA2), Carlisle (CA3), Carlisle (CA4), Morecambe (LA4). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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