CA2 4AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on South Western Terrace, 0.4km from Holme, Denton in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Currock ward and the Carlisle constituency.
For families considering a move, CA2 4AY represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CA2 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00097095 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH WESTERN TERRACE, CA2 4AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH WESTERN TERRACE, CA2 4AY.
223
43
£ 35,500 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CA2 4AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 7.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA2 4AY. The average age is 42.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 126,000
7 sales · Mean £ 134,064
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA2 4AY has low crime rates — 36 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
The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
Robert Ferguson Primary School
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Brook Street Primary School
Gillford Centre
Upperby Primary School
Norman Street Primary School
Trinity School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Halfords0.7 km
- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- Euro Garages0.1 km
- G Gordon, Butchers0.3 km
- James Street Service Station0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.7 km
- Co-operative Convenience Store0.3 km
- Co-operative Food0.7 km
- Madinah Mini Market0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Everestkitchen0.8 km
- Fontanas Chip Shop0.8 km
- New City Chinese0.8 km
- The New Century Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Bobby's Fish & Chips0.3 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Abbey Court Guest House0.7 km
- County Hotel1.0 km
- Ibis Hotel0.9 km
- Roadhouse Hotel0.7 km
- Carlisle Station Hotel0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- 301 Miles from London0.9 km
- Below0.9 km
- Border Rambler0.9 km
- Brewdog Carlisle0.9 km
- Caledonian1.0 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Anazao Tearoom by Katie1.0 km
- Casa Crisci1.0 km
- Just Messin Ltd0.9 km
- Opera Bingo @ the Rex0.7 km
- Rockit Home1.0 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlisle0.9 km
- Dalston (Cumbria)5.5 km
- Wetheral6.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CA24AY · Data under Open Government Licence