CA5 Postcode District
CA5 is the Postcode District for Dalston, Carlisle Cumbria
The CA5 postcode district is located in the CA Carlisle postal area, CA5 has a population of 7,230 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 62.73 square miles (162.48 square kilometres or 40,149.23 acres).
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Map of CA5
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District overview
In the CA5 postcode district in Cumbria, the primary settlement is Carlisle. Other significant settlements within this postcode district include Baldwinholme, Beaumont, Bow, Burgh-by-Sands, Cardewlees, Great Orton, Grinsdale, Grinsdale Bridge, Kirkandrews-on-Eden, Kirkbampton, Little Orton, Moorhouse, Nealhouse, Newby Cross, Orton Grange, Orton Park, Oughterby, Thursby, Thurstonfield, Dalston, Durdar, Raughton Head, Sebergham, and Welton. The most significant postal town in the district is Carlisle.
There are 2 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector CA5 6, covers Thursby and Burgh-By-Sands and Great Orton in Cumbria.
The sector CA5 7, covers Dalston and Welton in Cumbria.
The post town for this district is CARLISLE.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Cumberland (336 postal codes), and finally, the Westmorland and Furness area (10 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Carlisle | 4.72 | NE |
| Wigton | 5.90 | WSW |
| Longtown | 11.48 | N |
| Brampton | 13.14 | ENE |
| Aspatria | 13.82 | WSW |
| Annan | 13.85 | NW |
| Silloth | 14.92 | W |
| Penrith | 16.24 | SE |
| Keswick | 17.52 | SSW |
| Cockermouth | 18.70 | SW |
| Langholm | 21.17 | N |
| Maryport | 21.28 | WSW |
| Alston | 23.12 | E |
| Lockerbie | 23.32 | NW |
| Haltwhistle | 23.98 | ENE |
| Workington | 25.44 | WSW |
| Lochmaben | 25.85 | NW |
| Appleby-in-Westmorland | 28.03 | SE |
| Dumfries | 28.22 | WNW |
| Ambleside | 28.60 | S |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 355
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalston | CARLISLE | CA5 7 | 107 |
| Thursby | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 40 |
| Burgh-by-Sands | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 39 |
| Great Orton | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 13 |
| Welton | CARLISLE | CA5 7 | 13 |
| Kirkbampton | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 12 |
| Thurstonfield | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 12 |
| Dalston | CARLISLE | CA5 7 | 11 |
| Dalston | CARLISLE | CA5 7 | 10 |
| Moorhouse | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 7 |
| Great Orton | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 7 |
| Kirkandrews-on-Eden | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 7 |
| Sebergham | CARLISLE | CA5 7 | 6 |
| Durdar | CARLISLE | CA5 7 | 5 |
| Sebergham | CARLISLE | CA5 7 | 5 |
| Kirkbampton | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 5 |
| Welton | CARLISLE | CA5 7 | 4 |
| Raughton Head | CARLISLE | CA5 7 | 4 |
| Raughton Head | CARLISLE | CA5 7 | 4 |
| Thursby | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 4 |
| Orton Grange | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 4 |
| Beaumont | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 4 |
| Burgh-by-Sands | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 3 |
| Baldwinholme | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 3 |
| Durdar | CARLISLE | CA5 7 | 3 |
| Grinsdale Bridge | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 2 |
| Grinsdale | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 2 |
| Cardewlees | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 2 |
| Dalston | CARLISLE | CA5 7 | 2 |
| Orton Park | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 2 |
| Bow | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 2 |
| Thurstonfield | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 1 |
| Beaumont | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 1 |
| Moorhouse | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 1 |
| Little Orton | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 1 |
| Oughterby | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 1 |
| Newby Cross | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 1 |
| Thurstonfield | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 1 |
| Nealhouse | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 1 |
| Cardewlees | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 1 |
| CARLISLE | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 1 |
| Orton Grange | CARLISLE | CA5 6 | 1 |
Street list for CA5
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| GRANGE PARK ROAD | 22 |
| CHURCH LANE | 16 |
| CARLISLE ROAD B5299 | 14 |
| HARRISON GARDENS | 13 |
| DALSTON ROAD B5299 | 12 |
| BISHOPS WAY | 10 |
| CROSS HOUSE GARDENS | 9 |
| GREENWOOD GARTH | 8 |
| CALDEW DRIVE | 8 |
| HILLCROFT | 7 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 220 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 |
| Other theft | 26 |
| Public order | 25 |
| Other crime | 22 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 7 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SQUARE | CARLISLE | DALSTON | 10 | CA5 7PY | View map |
Schools in the district
Burgh by Sands School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Burgh by Sands , Carlisle
Postcode: CA5 6AP
Headteacher: Mrs Sonia Southern (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Kirkbampton CofE School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Kirkbampton , Carlisle
Postcode: CA5 6HX
Headteacher: Mrs Andrea Armstrong (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Great Orton Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Great Orton , Carlisle
Postcode: CA5 6NA
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Walker (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Thursby Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Thursby , Carlisle
Postcode: CA5 6PN
Headteacher: Mrs Jayne Williams (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Stoneraise School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Durdar , Carlisle
Postcode: CA5 7AT
Headteacher: Mr Clem Coady (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery
Phase: Primary
Address:
Raughton Head , Carlisle
Postcode: CA5 7DD
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Dickinson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Michael's CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Dalston , St. Michael's C.E. Primary School , Carlisle
Postcode: CA5 7LN
Headteacher: Mrs L Smith (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Caldew School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Dalston , Carlisle
Postcode: CA5 7NN
Headteacher: Ms Victoria Jackson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dalston Medical Group | THE SURGERY, TOWNHEAD ROAD, DALSTON, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA5 7PZ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01228 710451 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dalston Pharmacy Limited | 2 VICARS COTTAGES, THE SQUARE, DALSTON, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA5 7LW | PHARMACY | Call 01228 712506 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C Lee Domicililary Eyecare (carlisle) | THE BIRCHES, MOORHOUSE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA5 6EY | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | C Lee Opticians (the Birches) | THE BIRCHES, MOORHOUSE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA5 6EY | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £370,237 | 53 | £370,053 | 85 | £410,896 | 40 | £337,143 | 56 |
| Semi-detached | £253,136 | 27 | £231,455 | 40 | £252,850 | 20 | £222,707 | 28 |
| Terraced | £174,168 | 18 | £193,731 | 13 | £176,972 | 19 | £223,615 | 17 |
| Flats | £140,000 | 2 | £159,000 | 1 | £108,375 | 4 | £187,033 | 3 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Dalston (Cumbria)
CRS Code: DLS
Operator: NT
Line: Cumbrian Coast line
Company: Northern
Accessible motorway junctions
M6 J42
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.26
Average Driving Distance: 8.41
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 296
M6 J44
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.75
Average Driving Distance: 8.71
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 341
M6 J43
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.67
Average Driving Distance: 9.18
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 341
M6 J41
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.91
Average Driving Distance: 11.77
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 70
M6 J40
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.96
Average Driving Distance: 14.12
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 40
M6 J45
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.65
Average Driving Distance: 13.86
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 301
A74(M) J22
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.41
Average Driving Distance: 14.64
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 271
A74(M) J21
Average Driving Time from within the district: 21.37
Average Driving Distance: 16.76
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 45
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| CA5 6 | Carlisle Delivery Office |
| CA5 7 | Carlisle Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| C | A | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| C | A | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the CA5 postal code is Dalston followed by Burgh-by-Sands, and Thursby.
The postcode area has a boundary with Solway Firth.
The CA5 Postcode shares a border with CA4 (Scotby, Wetheral, Armathwaite), CA6 (Longtown, Irthington, Kirklinton), CA2 (CARLISLE, Belle Vue), CA3 (CARLISLE, Houghton, Stanwix), CA7 (WIGTON, Aspatria, Silloth) and CA11 (PENRITH, Stainton, Greystoke).
Maps and visuals
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