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.
NICHOLSON STREET, CA2 4AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NICHOLSON STREET, CA2 4AD.
274
39
£ 35,500 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
Brook Street Primary School
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Gillford Centre
Robert Ferguson Primary School
Norman Street Primary School
Upperby Primary School
Richard Rose Central Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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