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What's it like to live in Carlisle?

An overview of Carlisle around CA1 1QSschools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from official UK data.

CumberlandBuilt on official UK data

Overall area score

40/ 100

Moderate

A summary of the topics below. Always read the detail — one strong or weak section can move the overall figure.

How Carlisle scores

Each score summarises official data for that topic, out of 100. Sections we don't yet have data for are left out rather than shown as zero.

Safety

29/ 100

Lower

Schools

75/ 100

Excellent

Environment

45/ 100

Moderate

Health

9/ 100

Lower

What's around Carlisle

Counts and nearest examples within the local area, from official UK datasets.

Schools

  • Schools nearby20
  • Rated Good12
  • Closest: Progress Schools - Carlisle · Not applicable

Health & NHS

  • GP surgeries3nearest Carlisle Central Practice
  • Dentists3nearest Suite 1 (Dental Practice)
  • Pharmacies3nearest Warwick Road - The Pharmacist
  • Hospitals3nearest Cumberland Infirmary

Getting around

  • Bus stops3nearest Botchergate, Woodrow Wilsons · 10 m
  • Train stations2nearest Carlisle · 130 m

Everyday amenities

  • Food shops4nearest Vue Cinema · 20 m
  • Restaurants & cafés4nearest Cumberland Inn · 20 m
  • Pubs & bars4nearest William Rufus (Lloyds No 1) · 20 m
  • Parks & green spaces4nearest Public Park Or Garden · 270 m
  • Banks & ATMs3nearest Santander Carlisle Es · 240 m

Local context

Environmental and civic details recorded for Carlisle in public datasets.

Air quality
Good
Green space
Low
Ward
Currock
Council
Cumberland
MP
Ms Julie Minns
Conservation area
Botchergate
Listed buildings within 500 m
116

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Figures are compiled from official public UK datasets and describe the area around CA1 1QS. They are for general information only and are not legal, financial, planning or surveying advice — always carry out your own due diligence.