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Covering Dalston, Burgh by Sands, including Dalston and Burgh, Hesket and Lazonby, Thursby. Find plumbers nearby.

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CA5 (Dalston) in a nutshell

CA5 covers Dalston, Burgh by Sands, in Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for CA5

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Two councils in one district

CA5 is split between Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

CA5 stretches across Dalston and Burgh, Hesket and Lazonby, Thursby and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'CA5', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Postcodes change here

Lots of old CA5 postcodes have been retired. If an old letter shows a different postcode, use your current one.

Where's this from?Doogal/ONSPD: 353 of 1,153 postcodes active
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New to plumbing compliance checks? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

More detail on the Carlisle page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does CA5 cover?

CA5 (Dalston, Burgh by Sands) includes the wards of Dalston and Burgh, Hesket and Lazonby, Thursby, Wetheral (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to CA5?

Neighbouring districts include CA7 (Wigton), DG12 (Annan), CA12 (Keswick), DG16 (Gretna), CA13 (Cockermouth) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering CA5 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in CA5?

About 2,859 households and 6,757 residents at the 2011 Census, across 353 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is CA5 in?

CA5 sits in Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
CA5 1
Areas covered
Dalston, Burgh by Sands 2
Active postcodes
353 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
2,859 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
6,757 2
Electoral wards
Dalston and Burgh, Hesket and Lazonby, Thursby, Wetheral 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Penrith and Solway 4
Local authority
Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Carlisle built-up area)
1.7% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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