CA2 4DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackwell Road, 0.2km from Currock in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Upperby ward and the Carlisle constituency.
For families considering a move, CA2 4DL represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.
Census 2021 statistics for CA2 4DL are sourced from Output Area E00097086 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKWELL ROAD, CA2 4DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKWELL ROAD, CA2 4DL.
276
41
£ 31,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA2 4DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 41, CA2 4DL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA2 4DL. The average age is 41.2. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 145,000
5 sales · Mean £ 154,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA2 4DL has low crime rates — 43 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
Brook Street Primary School
Cummersdale School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Euro Garages0.5 km
- G Gordon, Butchers0.3 km
- Mccalls Bakers0.4 km
- Routledges Bakers0.4 km
- The Country Shop0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- QZone0.5 km
- The Rock0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Hammonds Pond Cafe0.6 km
- Eden Valley Hospice0.8 km
- Riverwell Beck0.9 km
- The Gillford Centre0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Convenience Store0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- Foreways0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Bobby's Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Lucky Date0.0 km
- China Palace Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- New Sunny Fish & Chicken Bar0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlisle1.4 km
- Dalston (Cumbria)5.1 km
- Wetheral6.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CA24DL · Data under Open Government Licence