Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

NICHOLSON STREET, CA2 4AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NICHOLSON STREET, CA2 4AD.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA2 4AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CA2 4AD's 64% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA2 4AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Nicholson Street, 0.7km from Currock in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Currock ward and the Carlisle constituency.

For families considering a move, CA2 4AD represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £57k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CA2 4AD are sourced from Output Area E00097096 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA2 4AD. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 80,000

3 sales · Mean £ 84,166

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CA2 4AD is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences79
Shoplifting50
Public order26
Criminal damage and arson21
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)

Good193 pupils0.3 km
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Brook Street Primary School

Good222 pupils0.6 km
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St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle

Good221 pupils0.8 km
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Gillford Centre

Good62 pupils0.8 km
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Robert Ferguson Primary School

Good437 pupils0.9 km
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Norman Street Primary School

Good339 pupils1.0 km
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Upperby Primary School

Good390 pupils1.1 km
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Richard Rose Central Academy

Requires Improvement971 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.9 km
  • Halfords0.4 km
  • Love it Lasered1.0 km
  • Bargain Booze0.9 km
  • Euro Garages0.3 km
  • + 16 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Kates Guest House0.8 km
  • Abbey Court Guest House0.5 km
  • County Hotel1.0 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.9 km
  • Roadhouse Hotel0.5 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Anazao Tearoom by Katie0.9 km
  • Casa Crisci0.9 km
  • Just Messin Ltd0.9 km
  • Opera Bingo @ the Rex0.9 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.4 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Co-operative Convenience Store0.0 km
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Madinah Mini Market0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Everestkitchen0.5 km
  • Fontanas Chip Shop0.5 km
  • New City Chinese0.5 km
  • The New Century Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Bobby's Fish & Chips0.1 km
  • + 31 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • 301 Miles from London0.9 km
  • Below0.9 km
  • Border Rambler0.9 km
  • Brewdog Carlisle0.8 km
  • Caledonian1.0 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlisle0.9 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)5.7 km
  • Wetheral6.0 km