carlisle CA3 Postcodes

Carlisle (CA3)

The CA3 postcode area is located in the Carlisle postcode town region, within the county of Cumbria, and contains a total of 766 individual postcodes.

There are 11 electoral wards in the CA3 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 Carlisle Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 21% of people in CA3 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 CA3 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The CA3 postcode covers a variety of areas in the Carlisle district in Cumbria, including parts of the city of Carlisle itself and its suburbs such as Longtown, Caldewgate, Currock and Stanwix.

The postcode district is in the outermost layer of postcodes in the Carlisle CA area, and its boundaries centre around the city of Carlisle. The northern and southeastern boundaries of the CA3 postcode district are defined by the boundaries of the city and its wards; while its southwest boundary runs along the A7 road from Denton to Cotton.

The postcode district is mainly residential, although some parts of the district are also home to small and medium size businesses. Major employers in the CA3 postcode area include the Imperial War Museum, Cumbria Fire and Rescue,and several pharmaceutical factories and retail outlets.

The main transport links in the CA3 postcode area are the M6 motorway, the West Coast Main Line, the Carlisle to Silloth railway line, and the A7 road. These links provide good connections to the rest of the UK, particularly the Scottish Borders and south-western Scotland.

The district is served by Carlisle Airport, giving residents good access to the rest of the UK and Europe. The airport is located just outside the postcode district, but provides regular services to the cities of London, Edinburgh, Manchester, and Leeds.

Schools in the postcode area include St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, William Howard School, and The Queen Katherine School. In addition to these, there are also a number of further education colleges in the city, such as South Tynedale College, Motherwell College, and a branch of Carlisle College.

The city centre is known for its streets lined with independent shops, traditional pubs and lively clubs. It also boasts an abundance of historic buildings, including Carlisle Castle and Carlisle Cathedral. There are a variety of tourist attractions in the city, such as the Castle Green Hotel and The Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery.

In short, the CA3 postcode district offers its residents the ideal balance of urban life and rural tranquillity. The area is served by good transport links, a wide range of employment opportunities and top-class educational facilities, as well as plenty of entertainment and leisure facilities in and around the city centre.

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