carlisle CA23 Postcodes

Carlisle (CA23)

The CA23 postcode area is located in the Carlisle postcode town region, within the county of Cumbria, and contains a total of 74 individual postcodes.

There are 24 electoral wards in the CA23 postcode area, including Alston, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Beckermet, Brampton, Carlisle, Cleator, Cleator Moor, Cockermouth, Egremont, Frizington, Holmrook, Keswick, Kirkby Stephen, Maryport, Moor Row, Penrith, Ravenglass, Seascale, St Bees, Whitehaven, Wigton, Workington which come under the local authority of the Copeland Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 18% of people in CA23 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of CA23 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The CA23 postcode covers several different areas in the Carlisle district of England, located in the county of Cumbria. This postcode is mainly for use in the south of the city.

The north of CA23 covers the Bletchley, Blackwell, Scotby, Wetherall, and Warwick Bridge areas, while the south contains the Seascale, Cornwall, Drone Hill, Crosby, Crosscanonby and the coastal area.

The population in the Carlisle postcode area is estimated at around 77,000 and its local economy is largely based around the local tourist industry, as well as a number of manufacturing and engineering companies.

The postcode also covers some rural areas, including the Lake District National Park and the Eden Valley, as well as a number of other localised attractions such as Botany Bay.

For public transport, the region has good links to the rest of the UK via the West Coast Main Line, and is served by the Caledonian Sleeper service to London. Local buses also run from the Carlisle bus station.

Education facilities in the postcode area include two universities, The University of Cumbria and Carlisle College, and a number of state and independent schools.

The area is home to a number of leisure and recreation opportunities, including the Castle Park leisure centre, the Carlisle Racecourse, and several art galleries and national trust sites such as Sizergh Castle.

The area is also host to a number of entertainment venues, including entertainment venues such as Carlisle Castle, the Sands Centre and the Lanes Shopping Centre.

There are also a number of natural attractions in the area, including the Solway Coast AONB, the Solway Firth, and Hadrian's Wall Country.

Unlike other postcodes, CA23 does not have a specific catchment area- instead, it covers a wide area with many different locations so there is something for everyone.

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