CA6 5LS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (CA6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5LS) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

Postal Area. In our case CA which means Carlisle.
Postal District. In our case CA6.
Postal Sector. In our case CA6 5.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LS.

The regional mail center for the post area CA is the North West Distribution Centre, which is located at Mill Lane, Winwick Quay, WARRINGTON, WA2 8RJ.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the CA6 5LS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is ROWELTOWN SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the CA6 5LS postcode have the street address of Rosetrees Lane

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the CA6 5LS postcode is home to a bustling 34 residents!

It is situated within the post town of CARLISLE within the old postal county of Cumberland.

CA6 5LS is within Blackbank.

The CA6 5LS postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in CA6 5LS are houses. Of these houses, most are detached.

Most properties in CA6 5LS are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.

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Interactive Mapping Showing UPRNs within the CA6 5LS Postcode Boundaries

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Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Map Coordinates for CA6 5LS

Latitude	54.9964074592
Longitude	-3.01911781248

Ordnance Survey Maps for CA6 5LS

Map Series	Amazon	Ordnance Survey
Explorer 1:25,000 315 Carlisle, Brampton, Longtown and Gretna Green	Check Price on Amazon
Explorer 1:25,000 323 Eskdale and Castle O'er Forest	Check Price on Amazon	Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey
Landranger 1:50,000 85 Carlisle & Solway Firth	Check Price on Amazon	Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey

Map showing 5 and 10 minutes walking distances from CA6 5LS © Crown copyright and database rights 2024

Weather Forecast for CA6 5LS

Fri 3rd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	34.00%	NE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	37.00%	ENE 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	13.00%	ENE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain shower (day)	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	35.00%	E 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	10.00%	E 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain shower (night)	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	34.00%	E 7 mph

Sat 4th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Light rain	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	48.00%	E 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Overcast	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	13.00%	E 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Overcast	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	14.00%	E 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	14.00%	SSE 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	15.00%	SSW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	42.00%	SSW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	7.00%	SW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	3.00%	S 4 mph

Sun 5th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	6.00%	ESE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	7.00%	ESE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	7.00%	SE 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	5.00%	SSE 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	6.00%	SE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	10.00%	SSW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	9.00%	S 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	7.00%	E 7 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the CA6 5LS Postcode?

Download Speeds For CA6 5LS

Average Mbps	51.500
Median Mbps	55.000
Maximum Mbps	160.000

CA6 5LS has an average download speed of 51.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,552 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

28% of postcodes (332,666) have slower broadband speeds.

72% of postcodes (850,423) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For CA6 5LS

Average Mbps	10.300
Median Mbps	10.000
Maximum Mbps	30.000

CA6 5LS has an average upload speed of 10.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).

7,640 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

25% of postcodes (297,188) have slower upload speeds.

74% of postcodes (879,813) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of CA6 5LS Postcode

Scotland Primary Schools

Gretna School

Address: Gretna School, Victory Avenue, Gretna, DG16 5AG

Distance: 1.86 miles

School Website

Contact: 01461 339105

Springfield Primary School

Address: Springfield Primary School, Springfield, Gretna, DG16 5HS

Distance: 1.69 miles

School Website

Contact: 01461 338113

England Primary Schools

Longtown Primary School

Address: Longtown Primary School, Mary Street, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5UG

Distance: 2.28 miles

Contact: 01228791203

Longtown Primary School

Address: Longtown Primary School, Mary Street, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5UG

Distance: 2.28 miles

Contact:

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near CA6 5LS

CUMBERLAND INFIRMARY

Address: NEWTOWN ROAD, CARLISLE, CA2 7HY

Distance: 7.32 miles

Contact: :

CARLISLE DENTAL CENTRE

Address: INFIRMARY STREET, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 7HY

Distance: 7.32 miles

Contact: :

PCT DENTAL SERVICE

Address: DAY CLINIC, CUMBERLAND INFIRMARY, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 7HY

Distance: 7.32 miles

Contact: :

SMILEVILLE ORTHODONTICS

Address: UNIT 2 THE SIDINGS, PORT ROAD BUSINESS PARK, PORT ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 7AF

Distance: 7.36 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: VICTORIA PLACE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA1 1EX

Distance: 7.80 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 63 WARWICK ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA1 1EB

Distance: 7.95 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near CA6 5LS

BOOTS

Address: 16-20 ENGLISH STREET, LONGTOWN, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA6 5SD

Distance: 2.04 miles

Contact: tel: 01228 792859

ASDA PHARMACY

Address: CHANDLER WAY, PARKHOUSE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA3 0JQ

Distance: 5.37 miles

Contact: :

WELL

Address: NORTH CARLISLE MEDICAL CENTRE, EDEN STREET, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA3 9JZ

Distance: 6.68 miles

Contact: tel: 01228 521618

WELL

Address: THE SURGERY, PORT ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 7AJ

Distance: 7.54 miles

Contact: tel: 01228 522549

WELL

Address: 55 WIGTON ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 7AY

Distance: 7.72 miles

Contact: tel: 01228 522020

WELL

Address: 59 ORTON ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 7HA

Distance: 7.74 miles

Contact: tel: 01228 522809

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near CA6 5LS

ERIC HAGAN OPTICIANS LTD (CARLISLE)

Address: 18 HIGH STREET, LONGTOWN, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA6 5UE

Distance: 2.04 miles

Contact: :

4640 CARLISLE

Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CHANDLER WAY, PARKHOUSE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA3 0JQ

Distance: 5.37 miles

Contact: :

C LEE OPTICIANS (THE BIRCHES)

Address: THE BIRCHES, MOORHOUSE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA5 6EY

Distance: 6.63 miles

Contact: :

C LEE DOMICILILARY EYECARE (CARLISLE)

Address: THE BIRCHES, MOORHOUSE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA5 6EY

Distance: 6.63 miles

Contact: :

OSPREY OPTICIANS LTD

Address: 22 PUNTON ROAD, CARLISLE, CA3 9BB

Distance: 7.06 miles

Contact: :

D & D MCWILLIAMS OPTICIANS

Address: 27 CHURCH STREET, STANWIX, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA3 9DJ

Distance: 7.15 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near CA6 5LS

GRETNA SURGERY

Address: CENTRAL AVENUE, GRETNA, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG16 5NA

Distance: 1.94 miles

Contact: tel: 01461 338317

LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE

Address: MOOR ROAD, LONGTOWN, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA6 5XA

Distance: 2.38 miles

Contact: tel: 01228 791328

LONGTOWN MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: MOOR ROAD, LONGTOWN, CARLISLE, CA6 5XA

Distance: 2.38 miles

Contact: :

CANONBIE SURGERY

Address: BOWHOLM, CANONBIE, DG14 0UX

Distance: 6.29 miles

Contact: tel: 01387 371313

NORTH CARLISLE MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: EDEN STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 9JZ

Distance: 6.68 miles

Contact: :

NORTH CARLISLE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Address: EDEN STREET, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA3 9JZ

Distance: 6.68 miles

Contact: :

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Transport Links near CA6 5LS

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: CA6 5LS

Gretna Green
Gretna Green station, Station Road, off Glasgow Road, Gretna Green, DG16 5HF
Distance: 2.54 miles
Driving Time: 3.61 minutes
Carlisle
Carlisle station, Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZ
Distance: 11.02 miles
Driving Time: 15.23 minutes
Annan
Annan station, Station Road, Annan, Dumfries & Galloway, DG12 6AS
Distance: 11.20 miles
Driving Time: 14.55 minutes
Wetheral
Wetheral station, Wetheral, Wetheral, Cumbria, CA4 8JP
Distance: 14.32 miles
Driving Time: 15.63 minutes
Dalston (Cumbria)
Dalston station, Station Road, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7LT
Distance: 15.96 miles
Driving Time: 18.87 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near CA6 5LS

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near CA6 5LS

M6 J45

Distance: 1.58 miles

Driving Time: 1.99 minutes

A74(M) J22

Distance: 2.51 miles

Driving Time: 3.55 minutes

A74(M) J21

Distance: 4.87 miles

Driving Time: 6.08 minutes

M6 J44

Distance: 7.39 miles

Driving Time: 7.60 minutes

M6 J43

Distance: 11.19 miles

Driving Time: 11.28 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the CA6 5LS Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Penrith and The Border Co Const
Member or Parliament	Dr Neil Hudson
Contact Details	Contact Dr Neil Hudson
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the CA6 5LS Postcode in?

The Local Council for this Postcode is Carlisle District Council and the County Council is Cumbria County Council.

Cumbria County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.

Carlisle District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for Carlisle District at the following link Carlisle District.

How much is the Council Tax?

Carlisle District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Carlisle District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Planning Applications

When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.

Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.

Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the CA6 5LS Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Cumbria County Council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Libraries and Archives | Cumbria County Council

House Sales in CA6 5LS

Yearly House Sales for CA6 5LS
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2010	£197,000	£203,000	£200,000	2
2012	£208,500	£208,500	£208,500	1
2013	£241,500	£241,500	£241,500	1
2014	£195,000	£195,000	£195,000	1
2015	£223,000	£223,000	£223,000	1
2017	£235,000	£235,000	£235,000	1

Postcodes near the CA6 5LS Postcode

CA6 5LQ

What Popular Supermarkets are near the CA6 5LS Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near CA6 5LS
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Asda, Chandler Way, Parkhouse, CARLISLE, CA3 0JQ	8.63 miles	Directions from CA6 5LS to Asda
Aldi, Kingstown Road, CARLISLE, CA3 0AJ	10.31 miles	Directions from CA6 5LS to Aldi
Morrisons, Kingstown Road, CARLISLE, CA3 0QZ	10.54 miles	Directions from CA6 5LS to Morrisons
Sainsburys, Church Street, Caldewgate, CARLISLE, CA2 5TF	12.19 miles	Directions from CA6 5LS to Sainsburys
Iceland, Lowther Street, CARLISLE, CA3 8DP	12.50 miles	Directions from CA6 5LS to Iceland

What Popular Restaurants are near the CA6 5LS Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near CA6 5LS
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Service Area, A74(m) Trunk Road, Gretna Green, DG16 5HQ	2.62 miles	Directions from CA6 5LS to Service Area, A74(m) Trunk Road
Southwaite Svc Area, Carlisle, CA4 0NT	14.87 miles	Directions from CA6 5LS to Southwaite Svc Area
Broadfield Site, Carlisle, CA4 0NT	14.87 miles	Directions from CA6 5LS to Broadfield Site
Penrith,a66 Penrith, Penrith, CA11 0DT	25.84 miles	Directions from CA6 5LS to Penrith,a66 Penrith

Mcdonald's Restaurants near CA6 5LS
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Grearshill Road, Kingstown Industrial Estate, CARLISLE, CA3 0ET	5.63 miles	Directions from CA6 5LS to McDonald's, Grearshill Road, Kingstown Industrial Estate, CARLISLE, CA3 0ET
McDonald's, Scotch Street, CARLISLE, CA3 8PN	7.73 miles	Directions from CA6 5LS to McDonald's, Scotch Street, CARLISLE, CA3 8PN
McDonald's, London Road, CARLISLE, CA1 2LS	8.50 miles	Directions from CA6 5LS to McDonald's, London Road, CARLISLE, CA1 2LS
McDonald's, Wilderhaugh, GALASHIELS, TD1 1PR	43.81 miles	Directions from CA6 5LS to McDonald's, Wilderhaugh, GALASHIELS, TD1 1PR

KFC Restaurants near CA6 5LS
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, GRETNA, DG16 5HQ	2.62 miles	Directions from CA6 5LS to KFC Gretna Green Services
KFC, London Road, CARLISLE, CA1 2PR	8.91 miles	Directions from CA6 5LS to KFC Carlisle - London Road