CA6 Postcode District
CA6 is the Postcode District for Longtown, Carlisle Cumbria
The CA6 postcode district is located in the CA Carlisle postal area, CA6 has a population of 9,186 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 164.66 square miles (426.48 square kilometres or 105,384.72 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the CA6 postcode district is Carlisle. Other significant settlements within this district include Blackford, Brunstock, Cargo, Crosby-on-Eden, Harker, Harker Park, Harker Road Ends, Houghton, Irthington, Kingmoor Business Park, Kingmoor Park Central, Kingmoor Park East, Kingmoor Park North, Kingmoor Park South, Kingstown, Linstock, Long Park, Low Harker, Park Broom, Rockcliffe, Scaleby, Scaleby Hill, Longtown, Penton, Bewcastle, Hethersgill, Kirklinton, Roadhead, Roweltown, and Westlinton. The most significant postal town in this district is Carlisle, which is located in the county of Cumbria, England.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector CA6 4, covers Irthington and Blackford in Cumbria.
The sector CA6 5, covers Longtown and Penton in Cumbria.
The sector CA6 6, covers Kirklinton and Hethersgill and Roweltown and Roadhead 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 area with a total of 510 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brampton | 7.13 | SE |
| Carlisle | 9.69 | SSW |
| Langholm | 10.73 | NW |
| Haltwhistle | 15.85 | ESE |
| Annan | 16.75 | W |
| Wigton | 18.62 | SW |
| Lockerbie | 21.35 | WNW |
| Alston | 21.71 | SE |
| Silloth | 24.16 | WSW |
| Lochmaben | 24.74 | WNW |
| Penrith | 24.97 | S |
| Aspatria | 26.49 | SW |
| Hawick | 28.08 | N |
| Hexham | 29.81 | E |
| Dumfries | 30.52 | W |
| Keswick | 31.43 | SSW |
| Moffat | 31.98 | NW |
| Cockermouth | 32.37 | SW |
| Corbridge | 33.09 | E |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 528
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longtown | CARLISLE | CA6 5 | 100 |
| Longtown | CARLISLE | CA6 5 | 43 |
| Roweltown | CARLISLE | CA6 6 | 24 |
| Irthington | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 20 |
| Kirklinton | CARLISLE | CA6 6 | 20 |
| Penton | CARLISLE | CA6 5 | 18 |
| Cargo | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 17 |
| Roadhead | CARLISLE | CA6 6 | 17 |
| Kirklinton | CARLISLE | CA6 6 | 17 |
| Hethersgill | CARLISLE | CA6 6 | 16 |
| Blackford | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 15 |
| Hethersgill | CARLISLE | CA6 6 | 13 |
| Crosby-on-Eden | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 12 |
| Irthington | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 11 |
| Rockcliffe | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 10 |
| Scaleby | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 10 |
| Houghton | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 9 |
| Kingstown | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 9 |
| Roadhead | CARLISLE | CA6 6 | 9 |
| Penton | CARLISLE | CA6 5 | 8 |
| Blackford | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 8 |
| Linstock | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 8 |
| Westlinton | CARLISLE | CA6 6 | 7 |
| Scaleby | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 7 |
| Westlinton | CARLISLE | CA6 6 | 6 |
| Low Harker | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 6 |
| Bewcastle | CARLISLE | CA6 6 | 6 |
| CARLISLE | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 6 |
| Roweltown | CARLISLE | CA6 6 | 5 |
| Rockcliffe | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 5 |
| Harker Road Ends | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 5 |
| Kingmoor Business Park | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 4 |
| Harker | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 4 |
| Kingmoor Business Park | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 3 |
| Scaleby Hill | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 3 |
| Crosby-on-Eden | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 3 |
| Kingmoor Park Central | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 3 |
| Kirklinton | CARLISLE | CA6 6 | 3 |
| Irthington | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 2 |
| Bewcastle | CARLISLE | CA6 6 | 2 |
| Harker Road Ends | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 2 |
| Kirklinton | CARLISLE | CA6 6 | 2 |
| Harker Road Ends | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 2 |
| Harker Park | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 2 |
| Harker | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 2 |
| Kingmoor Park North | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 2 |
| Kingmoor Park North | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 2 |
| Kingmoor Park South | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 2 |
| Harker | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 1 |
| Carlisle Lake District Airport | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 1 |
| Irthington | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 1 |
| Carlisle Airport | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 1 |
| Kingstown | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 1 |
| Carlisle Airport | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 1 |
| Brunstock | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 1 |
| Park Broom | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 1 |
| Brunstock | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 1 |
| Hethersgill | CARLISLE | CA6 6 | 1 |
| Kingmoor Park East | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 1 |
| Harker Park | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 1 |
| Kingmoor Business Park | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 1 |
| Long Park | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 1 |
| Houghton | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 1 |
| Long Park | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 1 |
| Scaleby Hill | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 1 |
| Kingmoor Park East | CARLISLE | CA6 4 | 1 |
Street list for CA6
AVIATION WAY
CARLISLE LAKE DISTRICT AIRPORT, Irthington, Cumbria
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 5908464
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| LOCHINVAR CLOSE | 52 |
| ALBERT STREET A6071 | 43 |
| CRINDLEDYKE CLOSE | 39 |
| SWAN STREET | 37 |
| BRUNSTOCK LANE | 37 |
| MOOR ROAD | 31 |
| SHAWS HILL | 22 |
| SHAWS HILL | 22 |
| MARY STREET | 19 |
| MARY COURT | 18 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 428 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 147 |
| Public order | 115 |
| Other theft | 114 |
| Drugs | 79 |
| Other crime | 40 |
| Burglary | 32 |
| Vehicle crime | 26 |
| Possession of weapons | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWAN STREET | CARLISLE | LONGTOWN | 9 | CA6 5UY | View map |
| ENGLISH STREET | CARLISLE | LONGTOWN | 7 | CA6 5SD | View map |
| HIGH STREET | CARLISLE | LONGTOWN | 7 | CA6 5UE | View map |
Schools in the district
Rockcliffe CofE School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rockcliffe , Carlisle
Postcode: CA6 4AA
Headteacher: Mrs Marie Jamieson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Blackford CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Blackford , Carlisle
Postcode: CA6 4ES
Headteacher: Mrs Lindsey Slater (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Irthington Village School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Irthington , Carlisle
Postcode: CA6 4NJ
Headteacher: Mrs Lynn Harrison (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Crosby-on-Eden CofE School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Crosby-on-Eden , Carlisle
Postcode: CA6 4QN
Headteacher: Miss Claire Keitch (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Longtown Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mary Street , Longtown , Carlisle
Postcode: CA6 5UG
Headteacher: Mr Geoff Norman (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Longtown Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mary Street , Longtown , Carlisle
Postcode: CA6 5UG
Headteacher: Mrs Jemma Nicholson
Ofsted rating: Good
Fir Ends Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Skitby Road , Smithfield , Fir Ends School, Skitby Road , Brampton
Postcode: CA6 6AY
Headteacher: Mr Daryl Spencer (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Shankhill CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hethersgill , CARLISLE
Postcode: CA6 6JA
Headteacher: Mrs Lynnsey Batey (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Bewcastle School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Roadhead , Carlisle
Postcode: CA6 6PF
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Dixon (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longtown Medical Centre | MOOR ROAD, LONGTOWN, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA6 5XA | GP PRACTICE | Call 01228 791328 |
| 2 | Longtown Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service | MOOR ROAD, LONGTOWN, CARLISLE, CA6 5XA | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | 16-20 ENGLISH STREET, LONGTOWN, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA6 5SD | PHARMACY | Call 01228 792859 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Hagan Opticians Ltd (carlisle) | 18 HIGH STREET, LONGTOWN, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA6 5UE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M6 J44
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.30
Average Driving Distance: 7.00
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 507
M6 J45
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.08
Average Driving Distance: 8.48
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 507
M6 J43
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.34
Average Driving Distance: 10.01
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 491
A74(M) J22
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.48
Average Driving Distance: 9.35
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 507
M6 J42
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.13
Average Driving Distance: 11.01
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 267
A74(M) J21
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.89
Average Driving Distance: 10.55
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 240
A74(M) J20
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.31
Average Driving Distance: 12.55
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 16
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| CA6 4 | Carlisle Delivery Office |
| CA6 5 | Longtown (ca) Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| CA6 6 | Carlisle Delivery Office |
| CA6 6 | Roweltown Scale Payment Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| C | A | 6 | - | X | X | X |
| C | A | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the CA6 postal code is Longtown followed by Irthington, and Kirklinton.
The postcode area has a boundary with Solway Firth.
The CA6 Postcode shares a border with CA4 (Scotby, Wetheral, Armathwaite), CA8 (BRAMPTON, Heads Nook, Gilsland), CA5 (Dalston, Burgh-by-Sands, Thursby), CA3 (CARLISLE, Houghton, Stanwix), DG14 (CANONBIE, Rowanburn, Chapelknowe), DG16 (GRETNA, Rigg, Springfield), NE48 (Bellingham, Wark, West Woodburn) and TD9 (HAWICK, NEWCASTLETON, Denholm).
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