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.
BOSTON AVENUE, CA2 4DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOSTON AVENUE, CA2 4DR.
294
37
£ 31,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Gillford Centre
Upperby Primary School
Robert Ferguson Primary School
Brook Street Primary School
St John Henry Newman Catholic School
Norman Street Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- QZone0.5 km
- The Rock0.3 km
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
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
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
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