Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

CA2 4BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA2 4BA.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA2 4BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

No single demographic signal dominates CA2 4BA — age 36, 46% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (36) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

CA2 4BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Harraby Green in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Currock ward and the Carlisle constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CA2 4BA offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for CA2 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00097093 (shared with 95 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 4BA. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around CA2 4BA is moderate at 83 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.

Violence and sexual offences126
Public order49
Shoplifting43
Criminal damage and arson31
Other theft21

school Local Schools

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Brook Street Primary School

Good222 pupils0.4 km
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The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)

Good193 pupils0.5 km
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Norman Street Primary School

Good339 pupils0.7 km
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St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle

Good221 pupils1.0 km
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Robert Ferguson Primary School

Good437 pupils1.0 km
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Gillford Centre

Good62 pupils1.1 km
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Richard Rose Central Academy

Requires Improvement971 pupils1.1 km
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Upperby Primary School

Good390 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • Halfords0.1 km
  • Love it Lasered0.7 km
  • Euro Garages0.5 km
  • G Gordon, Butchers0.6 km
  • + 18 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Kates Guest House0.7 km
  • Abbey Court Guest House0.3 km
  • County Hotel0.8 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.7 km
  • Roadhouse Hotel0.3 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • KFC0.8 km
  • Anazao Tearoom by Katie0.7 km
  • Casa Crisci0.7 km
  • Just Messin Ltd0.7 km
  • Rockit Home0.7 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.1 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • Co-operative Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Madinah Mini Market0.5 km
  • M. K. Spice0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Everestkitchen0.2 km
  • Fontanas Chip Shop0.2 km
  • New City Chinese0.2 km
  • The New Century Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Bobby's Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • + 28 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • 301 Miles from London0.8 km
  • Below0.8 km
  • Border Rambler0.7 km
  • Brewdog Carlisle0.7 km
  • Caledonian0.8 km
  • + 24 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlisle0.8 km
  • Wetheral5.8 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)6.0 km