CA2 4DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Millholme Avenue, 0.3km from Currock in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Upperby ward and the Carlisle constituency.
For families considering a move, CA2 4DW represents 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA2 4DW are sourced from Output Area E00097088 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILLHOLME AVENUE, CA2 4DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILLHOLME AVENUE, CA2 4DW.
294
37
£ 31,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA2 4DW 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
CA2 4DW is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 4DW. 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
Detached
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
Terraced
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
Semi-Detached
£ 105,000
1 sales · Mean £ 105,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA2 4DW has low crime rates — 45 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
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
Petteril Bank School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Euro Garages0.5 km
- G Gordon, Butchers0.3 km
- Mccalls Bakers0.3 km
- Routledges Bakers0.4 km
- The Country Shop0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- QZone0.5 km
- The Rock0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Hammonds Pond Cafe0.5 km
- Eden Valley Hospice0.8 km
- Riverwell Beck0.9 km
- The Gillford Centre0.5 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-operative Convenience Store0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- Spar Store1.0 km
- Foreways0.4 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
- Carlisle1.4 km
- Dalston (Cumbria)5.2 km
- Wetheral6.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CA24DW · Data under Open Government Licence