The postcode CA6 5LX is located in Carlisle, in the county of Cumbria. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. CA6 5LX is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
CA6 5LX is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.9 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of CA6 5LX as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.
The closest road name to CA6 5LX is Ward Street which is centered 28 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Burns Street and is 67 m away.
The closest primary school to CA6 5LX (for ages 11 and under) is Longtown Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 15, 2019.
Policing for CA6 5LX is covered by the Cumbria police force association and Cumbria Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to CA6 5LX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to CA6 5LX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode CA6 5LX
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from CA6 5LX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longtown Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 15, 2019) | 265 m |
| Blackford CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 6.38 km |
| Fir Ends Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 6, 2019) | 7 km |
| Rockcliffe CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 2, 2017) | 7.37 km |
| James Rennie School | Special school | 3-19 | 9.57 km | |
| Shankhill CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (December 18, 2018) | 9.73 km |
| Houghton CofE School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 9.91 km |
| Burgh by Sands School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 11.04 km |
| Crosby-on-Eden CofE School | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 14, 2013) | 11.37 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from CA6 5LX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna Chase | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 5.41 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to CA6 5LX - Data from Apr 2022
| Burns Street | 67 m | |
| Graham Arms | 106 m | |
| Grahams Arms Hotel | 118 m | |
| Medical Centre | 137 m | |
| Albert Street | 244 m | |
| Airport | 12.98 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to CA6 5LX - Data from Dec 2021
| Powdrake Pool | 525 m | |
| Willow Pool | 1.11 km | |
| Scaurbank Wood | 1.21 km | |
| Wilkins' Pool | 1.44 km | |
| Clog Pool | 1.66 km | |
| Slackbraes Wood | 1.83 km | |
| The Boxes | 1.87 km | |
| Pyotnook Pool | 1.97 km | |
| Huggonsmoor Wood | 1.99 km | |
| Crofthead Wood | 2 km | |
| Heatherybelt Wood | 2.13 km | |
| Hopesike Woods | 2.26 km | |
| The Roost | 2.27 km | |
| Oakbank Wood | 2.4 km | |
| Fauldmoor Wood | 2.45 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Cumbria |
| Latitude | 55.00919300 |
| Longitude | -2.97062800 |
| OS Easting | 338022 |
| OS Northing | 0568723 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Cumbria |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Penrith and The Border |
| County Electorial Division | Longtown ED |
| Electoral Ward | Longtown & the Border |
| Local Authority District | Carlisle |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Cumbria Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Cumbria |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000028 |
| Travel To Work Area | Carlisle |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Cumbria Teaching |
| Cancer Alliance | Northern |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cumbria and North East |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS North Cumbria CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Ageing urban living Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe |
| Built-Up Area | Longtown BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33007851 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Carlisle 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Carlisle 001C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5B3 |