Area Analysis Carlisle, North West

CA2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CA2 postcode area.

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Population

40,207

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 34,771 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
workEmployment
5/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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Area Character

CA2 is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £191k. Property prices are trending up 3.6% year-on-year.

home £191,697 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA2 is a postcode district in Carlisle, North West, covering 943 active and 192 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CA2 (10%) is characterised by a neighbourhood where residents are striving to improve despite financial pressures, alongside a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established (10%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes CA2 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CA2 are around £191k, up 3.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CA2 at 276 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CA2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4825
Criminal damage and arson1461
Anti-social behaviour1015
Public order979
Shoplifting629

school Local Schools

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West Lakes Academy

Outstanding1218 pupils
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Cleator Moor Nursery School

Outstanding55 pupils
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Frizington Nursery School

Good31 pupils
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Gillford Centre

Good62 pupils
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Cummersdale School

Good103 pupils
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Bookwell Primary School

Outstanding210 pupils
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Frizington Community Primary School

Good138 pupils
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Lowca Community School

Good59 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Greysteads Private Hotel
  • Vallum House Hotel
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • St Margaret Marys Parish Community Centre
  • Carlisle Racecourse
  • Milbourne Arms
  • QZone
  • Spinners Arms
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Curry Kingdom
  • Bobby's Fish & Chips
  • China Palace Chinese Takeaway
  • Chutneys
  • Com-For-T Street Eats - Unit A4E
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Bits n Bobs Personalised Gifts
  • The Beer Haul, Escott Business Park
  • Boxed Fresh
  • Bramble Box Ltd
  • Carlisle Dance Academy
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Angies Cafe
  • Baxterstorey - Pirelli Tyres
  • Belle Vue Church of the Nazarene
  • Bobbin Coffee Shop
  • Cornerstone
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited
  • Co-operative Convenience Store
  • Co-operative Food
  • Farmfoods
  • Foreways
  • + 10 more