CA2 4DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blackwell Road, 0.3km from Currock in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Currock ward and the Carlisle constituency.
For families considering a move, CA2 4DS represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 69% 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 £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CA2 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00097085 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKWELL ROAD, CA2 4DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKWELL ROAD, CA2 4DS.
254
38
£ 35,500 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA2 4DS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 38, CA2 4DS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £152k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA2 4DS. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 135,500
10 sales · Mean £ 132,150
Semi-Detached
£ 127,000
1 sales · Mean £ 127,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA2 4DS 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
The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Gillford Centre
Upperby Primary School
Robert Ferguson Primary School
Brook Street Primary School
St John Henry Newman Catholic School
Norman Street Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Halfords0.8 km
- Bargain Booze1.0 km
- Euro Garages0.3 km
- G Gordon, Butchers0.1 km
- Mccalls Bakers0.4 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.8 km
- Co-operative Convenience Store0.5 km
- Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Everestkitchen0.9 km
- Fontanas Chip Shop0.9 km
- New City Chinese0.9 km
- Bobby's Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Lucky Date0.2 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Abbey Court Guest House1.0 km
- Roadhouse Hotel1.0 km
- Hilltop Hotel (Carlisle) Ltd0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Carlisle South End Constitutional Club Ltd0.9 km
- QZone0.3 km
- The Rock0.2 km
- The Cranemakers1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Hammonds Pond Cafe0.7 km
- Opera Bingo @ the Rex1.0 km
- Wee Rascalz Adventure World0.8 km
- The Gillford Centre0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlisle1.2 km
- Dalston (Cumbria)5.3 km
- Wetheral6.2 km
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