Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

BEACONSFIELD STREET, CA2 4AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACONSFIELD STREET, CA2 4AL.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

42

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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 4AL 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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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CA2 4AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £131k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 2.7% year-on-year.

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

CA2 4AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beaconsfield Street, 0.5km from Currock in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Currock ward and the Carlisle constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £131k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CA2 4AL are sourced from Output Area E00097079 (shared with 4 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 4AL. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 130,000

17 sales · Mean £ 127,129

Semi-Detached

£ 112,000

3 sales · Mean £ 110,166

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

CA2 4AL has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences99
Public order34
Criminal damage and arson27
Other theft13
Shoplifting11

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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Robert Ferguson Primary School

Good437 pupils0.7 km
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Gillford Centre

Good62 pupils0.8 km
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Brook Street Primary School

Good222 pupils0.8 km
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Upperby Primary School

Good390 pupils1.0 km
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Norman Street Primary School

Good339 pupils1.2 km
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Richard Rose Central Academy

Requires Improvement971 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Halfords0.6 km
  • Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • Euro Garages0.1 km
  • G Gordon, Butchers0.2 km
  • James Street Service Station0.8 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Kates Guest House1.0 km
  • Abbey Court Guest House0.7 km
  • Ibis Hotel1.0 km
  • Roadhouse Hotel0.7 km
  • Hilltop Hotel (Carlisle) Ltd0.7 km
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.6 km
  • Co-operative Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Madinah Mini Market0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Everestkitchen0.7 km
  • Fontanas Chip Shop0.7 km
  • New City Chinese0.7 km
  • The New Century Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Bobby's Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • + 27 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • 301 Miles from London1.0 km
  • Border Rambler1.0 km
  • Brewdog Carlisle0.9 km
  • Carlisle South End Constitutional Club Ltd0.7 km
  • Glasshouse Bar Ltd1.0 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Hammonds Pond Cafe0.9 km
  • Just Messin Ltd1.0 km
  • Opera Bingo @ the Rex0.8 km
  • Shaha Tandoori Restaurant0.9 km
  • Stackerz Grill Bar1.0 km
  • + 12 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlisle1.0 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)5.5 km
  • Wetheral6.2 km