CA6 5NQ 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 (5NQ) 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 NQ.
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 5NQ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is ROWELTOWN SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 7 individuals call the CA6 5NQ postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of CARLISLE within the old postal county of Cumberland.
CA6 5NQ is within the town of Longtown.
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Map Coordinates for CA6 5NQ
| Latitude | 55.0294871259 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.01050800864 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for CA6 5NQ
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| Landranger 1:50,000 85 Carlisle & Solway Firth | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for CA6 5NQ
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 44.00% | E 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 14.00% | E 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 34.00% | ENE 7 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 53.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | 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 | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 15.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 42.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | W 4 mph |
Sun 5th May
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| Time Period | Icon | 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 | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | S 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 19.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | E 4 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of CA6 5NQ Postcode
Scotland Primary Schools
Springfield Primary School
Address: Springfield Primary School, Springfield, Gretna, DG16 5HS
Distance: 2.45 miles
Contact: 01461 338113
England Primary Schools
Longtown Primary School
Address: Longtown Primary School, Mary Street, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5UG
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: 01228791203
Longtown Primary School
Address: Longtown Primary School, Mary Street, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5UG
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near CA6 5NQ
CUMBERLAND INFIRMARY
Address: NEWTOWN ROAD, CARLISLE, CA2 7HY
Distance: 9.42 miles
Contact: :
CARLISLE DENTAL CENTRE
Address: INFIRMARY STREET, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 7HY
Distance: 9.42 miles
Contact: :
PCT DENTAL SERVICE
Address: DAY CLINIC, CUMBERLAND INFIRMARY, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 7HY
Distance: 9.42 miles
Contact: :
SMILEVILLE ORTHODONTICS
Address: UNIT 2 THE SIDINGS, PORT ROAD BUSINESS PARK, PORT ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 7AF
Distance: 9.44 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: VICTORIA PLACE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA1 1EX
Distance: 9.78 miles
Contact: :
EDEN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 99 WARWICK ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA1 1EA
Distance: 9.91 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near CA6 5NQ
BOOTS
Address: 16-20 ENGLISH STREET, LONGTOWN, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA6 5SD
Distance: 2.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01228 792859
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: CHANDLER WAY, PARKHOUSE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA3 0JQ
Distance: 7.35 miles
Contact: :
WELL
Address: NORTH CARLISLE MEDICAL CENTRE, EDEN STREET, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA3 9JZ
Distance: 8.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01228 521618
WELL
Address: THE SURGERY, PORT ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 7AJ
Distance: 9.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01228 522549
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: 6 GRAPES LANE, LANES SHOPPING CENTRE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA3 8NH
Distance: 9.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01228 521440
WELL
Address: 55 WIGTON ROAD, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA2 7AY
Distance: 9.82 miles
Contact: tel: 01228 522020
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near CA6 5NQ
ERIC HAGAN OPTICIANS LTD (CARLISLE)
Address: 18 HIGH STREET, LONGTOWN, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA6 5UE
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: :
4640 CARLISLE
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, CHANDLER WAY, PARKHOUSE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA3 0JQ
Distance: 7.35 miles
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C LEE OPTICIANS (THE BIRCHES)
Address: THE BIRCHES, MOORHOUSE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA5 6EY
Distance: 8.94 miles
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C LEE DOMICILILARY EYECARE (CARLISLE)
Address: THE BIRCHES, MOORHOUSE, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA5 6EY
Distance: 8.94 miles
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OSPREY OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 22 PUNTON ROAD, CARLISLE, CA3 9BB
Distance: 9.01 miles
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D & D MCWILLIAMS OPTICIANS
Address: 27 CHURCH STREET, STANWIX, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA3 9DJ
Distance: 9.12 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near CA6 5NQ
LONGTOWN MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: MOOR ROAD, LONGTOWN, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA6 5XA
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01228 791328
LONGTOWN MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: MOOR ROAD, LONGTOWN, CARLISLE, CA6 5XA
Distance: 2.25 miles
Contact: :
GRETNA SURGERY
Address: CENTRAL AVENUE, GRETNA, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG16 5NA
Distance: 3.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01461 338317
CANONBIE SURGERY
Address: BOWHOLM, CANONBIE, DG14 0UX
Distance: 4.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 371313
LANGHOLM MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, LANGHOLM, DUMFRIESSHIRE, DG13 0JY
Distance: 8.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01387 383100
NORTH CARLISLE MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: EDEN STREET, CARLISLE, CA3 9JZ
Distance: 8.67 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links near CA6 5NQ
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: CA6 5NQ
- Gretna Green
Gretna Green station, Station Road, off Glasgow Road, Gretna Green, DG16 5HFDistance: 4.02 milesDriving Time: 5.15 minutes - Carlisle
Carlisle station, Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZDistance: 11.36 milesDriving Time: 17.65 minutes - Annan
Annan station, Station Road, Annan, Dumfries & Galloway, DG12 6ASDistance: 12.69 milesDriving Time: 16.24 minutes - Wetheral
Wetheral station, Wetheral, Wetheral, Cumbria, CA4 8JPDistance: 14.70 milesDriving Time: 18.10 minutes - Dalston (Cumbria)
Dalston station, Station Road, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7LTDistance: 16.31 milesDriving Time: 21.30 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near CA6 5NQ
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near CA6 5NQ
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the CA6 5NQ Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Penrith and The Border Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Dr Neil Hudson |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the CA6 5NQ 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 5NQ 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 CouncilPostcodes near the CA6 5NQ Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the CA6 5NQ Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Chandler Way, Parkhouse, CARLISLE, CA3 0JQ | 11.81 miles | Directions from CA6 5NQ to Asda |
| Aldi, Kingstown Road, CARLISLE, CA3 0AJ | 13.46 miles | Directions from CA6 5NQ to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Kingstown Road, CARLISLE, CA3 0QZ | 13.67 miles | Directions from CA6 5NQ to Morrisons |
| Sainsburys, Church Street, Caldewgate, CARLISLE, CA2 5TF | 15.50 miles | Directions from CA6 5NQ to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, Lowther Street, CARLISLE, CA3 8DP | 15.70 miles | Directions from CA6 5NQ to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the CA6 5NQ Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Service Area, A74(m) Trunk Road, Gretna Green, DG16 5HQ | 3.20 miles | Directions from CA6 5NQ to Service Area, A74(m) Trunk Road |
| Broadfield Site, Carlisle, CA4 0NT | 16.88 miles | Directions from CA6 5NQ to Broadfield Site |
| Southwaite Svc Area, Carlisle, CA4 0NT | 16.88 miles | Directions from CA6 5NQ to Southwaite Svc Area |
| Penrith,a66 Penrith, Penrith, CA11 0DT | 27.85 miles | Directions from CA6 5NQ to Penrith,a66 Penrith |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Grearshill Road, Kingstown Industrial Estate, CARLISLE, CA3 0ET | 7.57 miles | Directions from CA6 5NQ to McDonald's, Grearshill Road, Kingstown Industrial Estate, CARLISLE, CA3 0ET |
| McDonald's, Scotch Street, CARLISLE, CA3 8PN | 9.73 miles | Directions from CA6 5NQ to McDonald's, Scotch Street, CARLISLE, CA3 8PN |
| McDonald's, London Road, CARLISLE, CA1 2LS | 10.46 miles | Directions from CA6 5NQ to McDonald's, London Road, CARLISLE, CA1 2LS |
| McDonald's, Wilderhaugh, GALASHIELS, TD1 1PR | 41.50 miles | Directions from CA6 5NQ to McDonald's, Wilderhaugh, GALASHIELS, TD1 1PR |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, GRETNA, DG16 5HQ | 3.20 miles | Directions from CA6 5NQ to KFC Gretna Green Services |
| KFC, London Road, CARLISLE, CA1 2PR | 10.85 miles | Directions from CA6 5NQ to KFC Carlisle - London Road |