Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

BOSTON AVENUE, CA2 4DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOSTON AVENUE, CA2 4DR.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 31,800 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA2 4DR 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.

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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CA2 4DR's 59% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

CA2 4DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Boston Avenue, 0.2km from Currock in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Upperby ward and the Carlisle constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £134k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CA2 4DR are sourced from Output Area E00097088 (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 4DR. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian5.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 129,000

3 sales · Mean £ 137,000

Semi-Detached

£ 140,000

1 sales · Mean £ 140,000

Detached

£ 144,000

5 sales · Mean £ 139,090

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

CA2 4DR has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences140
Criminal damage and arson35
Public order34
Other theft14
Anti-social behaviour13

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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St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle

Good221 pupils0.4 km
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Gillford Centre

Good62 pupils0.5 km
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Upperby Primary School

Good390 pupils0.7 km
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Robert Ferguson Primary School

Good437 pupils0.9 km
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Brook Street Primary School

Good222 pupils1.2 km
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St John Henry Newman Catholic School

Good617 pupils1.3 km
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Norman Street Primary School

Good339 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Halfords1.0 km
  • Euro Garages0.5 km
  • G Gordon, Butchers0.2 km
  • Mccalls Bakers0.3 km
  • Poundland1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket1.0 km
  • Co-operative Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
  • Foreways0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • QZone0.5 km
  • The Rock0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Hammonds Pond Cafe0.6 km
  • Eden Valley Hospice0.9 km
  • Wee Rascalz Adventure World1.0 km
  • The Gillford Centre0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Bobby's Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Lucky Date0.1 km
  • China Palace Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • New Sunny Fish & Chicken Bar0.2 km
  • Pizza Pronto0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hilltop Hotel (Carlisle) Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlisle1.3 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)5.2 km
  • Wetheral6.2 km