The postcode DG16 5JA is located in Carlisle, in the county of Cumbria. It was introduced in December 1995 and is an active postcode. DG16 5JA is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DG16 5JA 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 DG16 5JA as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to DG16 5JA is A6071 which is centered 10.9 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Caledonia Park and is 711 m away.
The closest primary school to DG16 5JA (for ages 11 and under) is Longtown Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on May 15, 2019.
50% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 50% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for DG16 5JA 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 DG16 5JA and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DG16 5JA, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DG16 5JA
| Introduction | December 1995 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DG16 5JA - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longtown Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (May 15, 2019) | 5.32 km |
| Rockcliffe CofE School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (March 2, 2017) | 6.33 km |
| Blackford CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 23, 2018) | 7.92 km |
| Burgh by Sands School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 8.31 km |
| James Rennie School | Special school | 3-19 | 10.34 km | |
| Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (October 5, 2017) | 10.62 km |
| Kingmoor Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (September 22, 2021) | 10.63 km |
| Houghton CofE School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 28, 2017) | 11.22 km |
| Austin Friars | Independent school | 3-19 | 11.55 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DG16 5JA - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna Chase | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 671 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DG16 5JA - Data from Apr 2022
| Caledonia Park | 711 m | |
| Outlet | 714 m | |
| Outlet | 734 m | |
| Solway Lodge | 995 m | |
| Queens Head | 1.01 km | |
| Airport | 16.6 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DG16 5JA - Data from Dec 2021
| Mill Hill Wood | 1.3 km | |
| Sarkfoot Point | 1.81 km | |
| Blackbank Wood | 1.92 km | |
| Rosetrees Moss | 1.93 km | |
| Bensmoor Wood | 2.4 km | |
| Greenmill Wood | 2.47 km | |
| Moss Wood | 2.48 km | |
| Newton Flow | 2.55 km | |
| Mossband Hall Marsh | 2.71 km | |
| Gap Wood | 2.8 km | |
| Blacksike Wood | 2.92 km | |
| Corner Wood | 2.95 km | |
| Mossband Marsh | 3.1 km | |
| Goldieslea Wood | 3.26 km | |
| Gapmoor Wood | 3.7 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DG16 5JA - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 50% | 50% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 50% | 50% |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% |
Energy usage data for DG16 5JA - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Cumbria |
| Latitude | 54.99590700 |
| Longitude | -3.04628800 |
| OS Easting | 333161 |
| OS Northing | 0567315 |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33003749 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Carlisle 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Carlisle 001C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |