CA5 covers Carlisle's outer reaches in the North West, recording a trajectory score of 40.4 out of 100, positioning it in the 7th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, property prices have appreciated at a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%, whilst rental growth has outpaced this at 4.9% annually. The district remains in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited redevelopment activity currently. The divergence between rental and capital growth indicates the area functions predominantly as a rental market, though population figures remain unavailable for analysis. Investors considering this postcode should note the modest capital appreciation against rental yield potential, within the context of broader regional performance metrics.
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- 1Property prices up 0.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.9% per year
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What's changing in Carlisle · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.7 points this month to 39/100, driven mainly by demand.
18 planning applications submitted in CA5 over the last six months, 2 change of use, 1 demolition.
- Demolition Of Conservatory; Single Storey Rear Extensions To Provide Additional Living Accommodat...Mar 2026 · Registered
- Change Of Use From Agricultural To Flexible Commercial UseFeb 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Change Of Use Of Land Within Existing Commercial Storage Yard To Self-Storage Facility (Class B8)...Jan 2026 · Registered
Carlisle (CA5) common questions
Is Carlisle up and coming?
Carlisle (CA5) has a trajectory score of 39/100 (Average), placing it in the top 96% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 11.8 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 35/100 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 (CA5) is £235k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Carlisle?
The median monthly rent in Carlisle (CA5) is £783 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Carlisle?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Wigton (CA7), Cockermouth (CA13), Keswick (CA12), Carlisle (CA2), Carlisle (CA3). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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