Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

SOUTH WESTERN TERRACE, CA2 4AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH WESTERN TERRACE, CA2 4AY.

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Population

223

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CA2 4AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 7.3% year-on-year.

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

CA2 4AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on South Western Terrace, 0.4km from Holme, Denton in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Currock ward and the Carlisle constituency.

For families considering a move, CA2 4AY represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CA2 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00097095 (shared with 8 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 4AY. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 126,000

7 sales · Mean £ 134,064

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

CA2 4AY has low crime rates — 36 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 offences87
Public order24
Criminal damage and arson21
Other theft12
Shoplifting11

school Local Schools

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

Good193 pupils0.4 km
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Robert Ferguson Primary School

Good437 pupils0.6 km
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St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle

Good221 pupils0.8 km
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Brook Street Primary School

Good222 pupils0.9 km
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Gillford Centre

Good62 pupils0.9 km
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Upperby Primary School

Good390 pupils1.1 km
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Norman Street Primary School

Good339 pupils1.2 km
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Trinity School

Requires Improvement1695 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Halfords0.7 km
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • Euro Garages0.1 km
  • G Gordon, Butchers0.3 km
  • James Street Service Station0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.7 km
  • Co-operative Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • Madinah Mini Market0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

34 nearby
  • Everestkitchen0.8 km
  • Fontanas Chip Shop0.8 km
  • New City Chinese0.8 km
  • The New Century Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Bobby's Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Abbey Court Guest House0.7 km
  • County Hotel1.0 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.9 km
  • Roadhouse Hotel0.7 km
  • Carlisle Station Hotel0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Anazao Tearoom by Katie1.0 km
  • Casa Crisci1.0 km
  • Just Messin Ltd0.9 km
  • Opera Bingo @ the Rex0.7 km
  • Rockit Home1.0 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlisle0.9 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)5.5 km
  • Wetheral6.3 km