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Carlisle, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Carlisle is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 78,470. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 78,470 |
| Population Density | 10,749 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.8951°, -2.9382° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.5 inches (801 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $53,925 |
| Median Age | 46.5 years |
About Carlisle
Carlisle is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 78,470. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Carlisle vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Carlisle vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $53,925 |
| 28% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,925 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,037 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,141 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $211,916 |
| 25% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,348 |
| 16% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 31,388 |
Property Tax
Climate in Carlisle
Carlisle has an average annual temperature of 8.8°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.8°C), the coldest is Jan (3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1158 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,749/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.8951°N, 2.9382°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
Carlisle has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.2") and April the driest (1.9").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 10,749/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Colleges & Universities in Carlisle
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle College | College | - | Visit → |
| Newton Rigg College | College | - | , |
| University of Cumbria | University | - | Visit → |
| University of Cumbria, Carlisle Campus | University | - | , |
Schools in Carlisle
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Carlisle | - | - | - | - |
| Norman Street Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Austin Friars | - | - | - | - |
| Trinity School | - | - | - | - |
| James Rennie School | - | - | - | - |
| Belle Vue Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kingmoor Junior School | - | - | - | - |
| Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School | - | - | - | - |
| Kingmoor Junior, Infants and Nursery Schools | - | - | - | - |
| Houghton CofE School | - | - | - | - |
| Richard Rose Central Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Newtown Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Caldew Lea School | - | - | - | - |
| Brook Street Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Stanwix School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Carlisle
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFSR - Jazz Funk Soul Radio | funk, jazz | AAC 320 kbps | |
| HearMe - 00s rock | 00s rock, 00’s rock | MP3 | |
| Bay Trust Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| frisk radio guilty Pleasures northeast | music | AAC | |
| Golden Decades Radio | 70s, 80s | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Alive Radio 107.3 | dance, hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hear Me top pop | pop, pop music | MP3 |
Museums in Carlisle
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A World In Miniature | ||||
| Cumbria's Museum of Military Life | ||||
| Gretna Green Experience | ||||
| Guildhall Museum | ||||
| Penrith & Eden Musuem | ||||
| Scaleby Hill Vintage Motor Bike Museum | ||||
| Solway Aviation Museum | ||||
| The Devil's Porridge Museum | ||||
| Tullie House |
Libraries in Carlisle
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carlisle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denton Holme Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Longtown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Penrith Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wigton Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Carlisle
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Farmers Market | |||||
| Penrith Auction Market | |||||
| Penrith Saturday Market & Car Boot Sale |
Hotels in Carlisle
11 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Carlisle
37 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Carlisle
37 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Carlisle
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Carlisle
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Carlisle
5 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Carlisle
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Carlisle
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Carlisle
9 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Carlisle
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Carlisle
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Carlisle
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Carlisle
13 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Carlisle
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Carlisle
3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Carlisle
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Carlisle
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden River Brew Co. | ||||
| Hesket Newmarket Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Carlisle
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Carlisle
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Lake District Airport | CAX | Medium Airport |
| RAF Spadeadam | - | Medium Airport |
| Bedlands Gate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berrier Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cark airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Fingland | - | Small Airport |
| Glassonby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kirkbride Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Lempitlaw Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Midlem Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Skelling Farm Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Thankerton private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Carlisle
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Brunton Park Post Office | |
| Carlisle Post Office | |
| DHL | |
| Houghton Post Office | |
| Kingmoor Road Post Office | |
| Kingstown Post Office | |
| Newtown Post Office | |
| Scotch Street Post Office | |
| TNT |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Carlisle
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Carlise Christian Fellowship | |
| Carlisle Baptist Church | |
| Carlisle Cathedral | |
| Carlisle Church of Scotland | |
| Edward Street Baptist Church | |
| Elim Free Church | |
| Friends' Meeting House | |
| Grinsdale Church | |
| Holy Trinity Church | |
| Our Lady and St. Joseph | |
| Saint Cuthbert's & Saint Mary's Church | |
| Salvation Army | |
| Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| St Aidan | |
| St John the Evangelist | |
| St John the Evangelist | |
| St Mark's Church | |
| St Michaels Church | |
| St. Paul's Church | |
| St. Peter's, Kingmoor |
Explore Near Carlisle
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Carlisle
29 places within 15 km
- • Altar and Sword
- • Brampton Motte (Castle)
- • Broadfield Mound
- • Camboglanna (Castlesteads)
- • Golden Fleece marching camp
- + 10 more
- • Armathwaite Castle
- • Carlisle Castle
- • High Head Castle
- • Scaleby Castle
- • Low Hill
- • Watch Hill
- • Watch Hill
- • Woodcock Hill
- • 1940S Horse Jump
- • Dikenook
- • Kirklinton Hall
- • Lochmaben Stone
- • Walby Farm Park
- • Knox Wood Wildlife Centre
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Public Holidays in United Kingdom
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Carlisle
What is the population of Carlisle?
Carlisle has a population of 78,470 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 10,749 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Carlisle expensive to live in?
The median household income is $53,925, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $211,916 (25% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,348 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Carlisle?
Carlisle has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches.
How is the job market in Carlisle?
Carlisle has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,037. There are 7,141 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Carlisle?
The median home value in Carlisle is $211,916. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,348. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Carlisle?
50.0% of adults in Carlisle hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Carlisle?
97.5% of residents speak only English at home.