CA2 4DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Marina Crescent, 0.3km from Currock in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Upperby ward and the Carlisle constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CA2 4DE is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £88k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA2 4DE are sourced from Output Area E00097087 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARINA CRESCENT, CA2 4DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARINA CRESCENT, CA2 4DE.
268
35
£ 31,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA2 4DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CA2 4DE has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA2 4DE. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 75,750
8 sales · Mean £ 88,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA2 4DE has low crime rates — 37 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.
school Local Schools
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
Gillford Centre
Upperby Primary School
Robert Ferguson Primary School
St John Henry Newman Catholic School
Cummersdale School
Brook Street Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Euro Garages0.8 km
- G Gordon, Butchers0.6 km
- Mccalls Bakers0.7 km
- Routledges Bakers0.3 km
- The Country Shop0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- QZone0.8 km
- The Rock0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Hammonds Pond Cafe0.7 km
- Eden Valley Hospice0.7 km
- Riverwell Beck0.8 km
- The Gillford Centre0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Convenience Store1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.3 km
- Foreways0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Bobby's Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Lucky Date0.3 km
- China Palace Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- New Sunny Fish & Chicken Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlisle1.6 km
- Dalston (Cumbria)4.8 km
- Wetheral6.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CA24DE · Data under Open Government Licence