Demographics
(source: NOMIS September 2007)
Carlisle and Cumbria provide the ideal location for business with a diverse population structure, and an accessible and cost effective job market. In addition the local housing market means many economic migrants particularly from the south obtain far more for their money in Cumbria with an average house price of £164,184 as opposed to a national average of £182,914, and a London average of £349,838 (source: land registry).
Carlisle enjoys a prime industrial rent well below the North West average being almost 20% cheaper than similar motorway locations in the Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Lancashire area.
Population
Cumbria benefits from a population of 496,200 with Carlisle the main population centre accounting for 21% (103,300) of the regions population.
Economy
An above average number of both regional and sub regional occupants are in employment providing a region which has traditionally bucked the national trends particularly in extreme market conditions.
Wages
Carlisle and Cumbria enjoy a competitive edge over both the North West and the UK with average wages 16% less than the national average and 10.5% lower than the North West average.
All in all Carlisle provides a natural balance between vibrant and stable economic environment, competitive employment location and leisure destination being in close proximity to the Lake District National Park and Solway Estuary both areas of outstanding natural beauty.
Carlisle Northern Development Route (CNDR)
Commencing construction in autumn 2008, the Carlisle Northern Development Route (CNDR), will run from the M6 junction 44 through Kingmoor Park and around the western boundaries of the City and link up with the A595 leading to the Port of Workington.
Completion of the first phase connecting Kingmoor Park to the motorway is expected to complete in late 2009 and the road will be fully operational by early 2011.
It is estimated that the road will carry upto 13,000 vehicles a day from completion rising quickly to 19,000 a day after a short period of time.
How to find us
Whether travelling north on M6 or south on M74, exit at Junction 44 taking Carlisle turn-off.
At the first set of traffic lights turn right into Parkhouse Road. McDonalds will then be immediately on your left and retail estate on your right.
Travel straight ahead at mini roundabout; continue past ASDA and then Gallo Rosso restaurant, both on your left hand side and travel over small railway bridge.
Take the next left and left again to the main entrance to Kingmoor Park. Report to the Security Lodge and ask for directions to the Marketing Suite.
Postcode: CA6 4SJ
Grid Ref : NY 384 602
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