Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

LUND CRESCENT, CA2 4BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUND CRESCENT, CA2 4BY.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 31,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA2 4BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 37% social renting, CA2 4BY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 16.7% year-on-year.

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

CA2 4BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lund Crescent, 0.2km from Currock in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Upperby ward and the Carlisle constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CA2 4BY is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £77k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 16.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CA2 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00097080 (shared with 3 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 4BY. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 85,000

9 sales · Mean £ 89,055

Terraced

£ 58,292

1 sales · Mean £ 58,292

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

CA2 4BY has low crime rates — 44 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.

Violence and sexual offences93
Public order27
Criminal damage and arson25
Other theft11
Shoplifting11

school Local Schools

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Robert Ferguson Primary School

Good437 pupils0.5 km
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The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)

Good193 pupils0.5 km
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St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle

Good221 pupils0.8 km
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Gillford Centre

Good62 pupils0.9 km
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Upperby Primary School

Good390 pupils1.1 km
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Brook Street Primary School

Good222 pupils1.2 km
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Norman Street Primary School

Good339 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Halfords1.0 km
  • Bargain Booze0.7 km
  • Euro Garages0.3 km
  • G Gordon, Butchers0.4 km
  • James Street Service Station0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket1.0 km
  • Co-operative Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Co-operative Food0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Roadhouse Hotel1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Carlisle South End Constitutional Club Ltd1.0 km
  • QZone0.3 km
  • The Rock0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Hammonds Pond Cafe0.9 km
  • Opera Bingo @ the Rex0.7 km
  • Cornerstone0.8 km
  • The Gillford Centre0.9 km
  • Wee Rascalz Adventure World0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Bobby's Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Lucky Date0.3 km
  • Napolitano Ltd1.0 km
  • The Milk Bar0.8 km
  • Bangkok Thai Food & Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlisle1.1 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)5.2 km
  • Wetheral6.5 km