Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

BLACKWELL ROAD, CA2 4AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKWELL ROAD, CA2 4AJ.

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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 4AJ 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

Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 39, CA2 4AJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 128.1% year-on-year.

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

CA2 4AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackwell Road, 0.6km from Currock in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Currock ward and the Carlisle constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £95k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 128.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CA2 4AJ 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 4AJ. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

2 sales · Mean £ 130,000

Terraced

£ 69,500

6 sales · Mean £ 77,843

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

Crime around CA2 4AJ is moderate at 64 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 offences92
Shoplifting45
Public order32
Criminal damage and arson26
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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

Good193 pupils0.2 km
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St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle

Good221 pupils0.7 km
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Brook Street Primary School

Good222 pupils0.7 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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Upperby Primary School

Good390 pupils1.0 km
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Norman Street Primary School

Good339 pupils1.1 km
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Inglewood Infant School

Good226 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Halfords0.5 km
  • Bargain Booze0.9 km
  • Euro Garages0.2 km
  • G Gordon, Butchers0.2 km
  • James Street Service Station0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Kates Guest House0.8 km
  • Abbey Court Guest House0.6 km
  • Ibis Hotel1.0 km
  • Roadhouse Hotel0.6 km
  • Hilltop Hotel (Carlisle) Ltd0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • KFC0.9 km
  • Casa Crisci1.0 km
  • Hammonds Pond Cafe0.9 km
  • Just Messin Ltd1.0 km
  • Opera Bingo @ the Rex0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.5 km
  • One Stop1.0 km
  • Co-operative Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Co-operative Food0.9 km
  • Madinah Mini Market0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Everestkitchen0.6 km
  • Fontanas Chip Shop0.6 km
  • New City Chinese0.6 km
  • The New Century Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Bobby's Fish & Chips0.0 km
  • + 26 more
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • 301 Miles from London1.0 km
  • Border Rambler1.0 km
  • Brewdog Carlisle0.9 km
  • Carlisle South End Constitutional Club Ltd0.6 km
  • Glasshouse Bar Ltd1.0 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlisle1.0 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)5.7 km
  • Wetheral6.0 km