Overview for Longtown, CARLISLE, CA6 5PA

Introduction

Carlisle is a cathedral city in the ceremonial county of Cumbria in England. It is the administrative centre of Cumberland Council which covers an area similar to the historic county of Cumberland.

Carlisle's early history is marked by the establishment of a Roman settlement to serve forts along Hadrian's Wall in Roman Britain. Due to its proximity to Scotland (being located 8 mi (13 km) south of the current Anglo-Scottish border), Carlisle Castle and the city became an important military stronghold in the Middle Ages. The castle served as a prison for Mary, Queen of Scots in 1568 and currently hosts the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment and the Border Regiment Museum. In the early 12th century, a priory was built and gained cathedral status with a diocese in 1133 (city status at the time meant the settlement became a city) while the county of Carliol was created and later renamed Cumberland.

In the 19th century, the introduction of textile manufacture during the Industrial Revolution began a process of socioeconomic transformation in Carlisle, which developed into a densely populated mill town. This, combined with its strategic position, allowed for the development of Carlisle as an important railway town, with seven railway companies sharing Carlisle railway station. Nicknamed the 'Great Border City', Carlisle today is a main cultural, commercial and industrial centre in the British borders. It is home to the main campuses of the University of Cumbria and a variety of museums and heritage centres.

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Summary for Longtown, CARLISLE, CA6 5PA

North West
This postcode is in the parish of
Arthuret
in
Longtown
within
Cumberland
Rural/Urban
Hamlet and isolated dwellings   ?

Roadworks near CA6 5PA

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
0
In Progress
3
Completed
0
Cancelled
1

Road Safety near CA6 5PA

Details of personal injury accidents in and around CA6 5PA that have been reported to Cumbria Constabulary over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near CA6 5PA

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Carlisle and nearby Videos From YouTube

The Solway Bore 18th October 2020

During times of high tides and under the right conditions a tidal bore may be observed on the Solway. This section here is the ...

Channel: Paul Crabtree ⛄ (View Channel)

Published: 18 Oct 2020

Police

This area is policed by Cumbria Constabulary.

Cumbria Constabulary split their policing area into 33 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Brampton and East Rural neighbourhood.

Cumbria Constabulary

Brampton and East Rural Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
58
Dec 2023
36
Criminal Damage/Arson
Jan 2024
12
Dec 2023
10
Drugs
Jan 2024
9
Dec 2023
7

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Penrith and The Border parliamentary constituency.

Penrith and The Border is a constituency in the North West region of England. The seat has been held by Dr Neil Hudson (Conservative) since December 2019.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for CA6 5PA

3 CROFTHEAD COTTAGES, CA6 5PA
6 Apr 2009
£415,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for CA6 5PA

Latitude
55.025054
Longitude
-2.961594

Residents at CA6 5PA

Households
3
Male
3
Female
4
People per Household
2.33

Sunrise and Sunset at CA6 5PA

Sunrise
05:47
Sunset
18:45

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

CA6 5PA is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear6.53%
Cloudy55.76%
Rain14.53%
Windy22.76%
Other0.42%

Deprivation Index

34.3 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at CA6 5PA

Active
1
Inactive
0

Postcode Details for CA6 5PA

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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