BLENCOWE STREET, CA2 5XP House Prices & Local Information

CA2 5XP is a mixed residential area on Blencowe Street, 0.3km from Shaddongate in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Denton Holme ward and the Carlisle constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £111k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 61.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CA2 5XP are sourced from Output Area E00097119 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.