Carlisle is a small city situated in the region of Cumbria, in North East England. Nestled neatly between Northumberland and Lake District National Parks, the Solway coast, the Pennines, and the Scottish border, residents of Carlisle are treated to a wonderful array of stunning nature on their very doorstep. Carlisle gained city status in 1133 after its diocese was formed and the priory became Carlisle Cathedral. With many Victorian houses and townhouses, Carlisle has an average house value of around £160,000, meaning that prices are considerably lower than the UK average of £250,000. Although it's still not the cheapest area to buy in, Carlisle gives residents the opportunity to rent and buy a range of accommodations, including apartments, flats, semi-detached, and detached homes.
Residents and tourists are spoilt for choice when it comes to attractions in Carlisle, whether they may be looking for fun activities or simply want to immerse themselves in some nature. Some popular venues to visit include the Solway Aviation Museum, Carlisle Castle, Hadrian’s Wall, and Tullie House. Shopaholics can also head to the city centre, which has a number of stores dotted around the high streets. Residents can also explore The Lanes Shopping Centre, which boasts an impressive 70 outlets as well as cafes to grab a casual drink and a bite to eat at.
Carlisle is named among the top 5 most unsafe of Cumbria's 279 towns, villages, and cities, with a 52% higher crime rate than the North West and a 28% higher crime rate than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
Parking is easily accessible across Carlisle, with residents having the local city centre car parks of Mary Street Car Park, Halston Lonsdale car park, Crown Street car park, and MCP Car Park, which are all offering hourly parking. If residents are looking for something more permanent, they can find private parking spaces via JustPark, Yourparkingspace, and Parkopedia, where they can pay for either daily or monthly spots.
Plenty of nightlife is on offer in Carlisle and so residents can take advantage of the many pubs, bars, and clubs that are dotted across the city centre. Some popular venues to visit are Deja Vu, Club Britannia, Bar Solo, and Walkabout. If residents are in the mood for a change of scenery, the nearest place that they can travel to is Newcastle-upon-Tyne, however, no other nearby options offer good nightlife.
James Rennie School is the only ‘Outstanding’ rated school by Ofsted, leaving not a lot of impressive education options for parents to choose from. The city does offer 25 ‘Good’ rated schools, some of which include Richard Rose Central Academy, Brook Street Primary School, Norman Street Primary School, and Stanwix School. Higher and further education can also be found in Carlisle, with the local options of Carlisle College, St Martin's College, and the University of Cumbria.
With a great selection of nature and properties in the area, Carlisle is a much-suited location for pet owners as well as adventurers to reside. The local green spaces of Upperby Park, Rickerby Park, Keenan Park, and Heysham Park, are the perfect spaces for explorers, dog walkers and their pooches, to enjoy in Carlisle.
Carlisle train station is mainly served by both the Northern and Avanti West Coast train services, where residents can find frequent trains to the popular destinations of Lancaster- 48m, Newcastle- 1hr 34m, and London Euston 3hrs 44m. The nearest airport to Carlisle is Newcastle (NCL) Airport, which is reachable in 1hr 10m by car via the A69. Buses also serve the area for local travel.