Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

ROBERT STREET, CA2 5AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROBERT STREET, CA2 5AN.

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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 5AN 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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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

CA2 5AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

CA2 5AN is an up-and-coming urban area on Robert Street, 0.4km from Carlisle in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Currock ward and the Carlisle constituency.

For renters and young professionals, CA2 5AN 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. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (231 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for CA2 5AN 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 5AN. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near CA2 5AN are high at 231 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 offences349
Public order85
Drugs82
Anti-social behaviour70
Shoplifting53

school Local Schools

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Brook Street Primary School

Good222 pupils0.6 km
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Robert Ferguson Primary School

Good437 pupils0.7 km
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Trinity School

Requires Improvement1695 pupils0.8 km
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Norman Street Primary School

Good339 pupils0.9 km
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Richard Rose Central Academy

Requires Improvement971 pupils0.9 km
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The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)

Good193 pupils1.0 km
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Caldew Lea School

Inadequate265 pupils1.3 km
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St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle

Good221 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • Halfords0.6 km
  • Love it Lasered0.8 km
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • Euro Garages0.7 km
  • + 42 more
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Supermarkets

15 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.6 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
  • Co-operative Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • + 10 more
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Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Everestkitchen0.7 km
  • Fontanas Chip Shop0.7 km
  • New City Chinese0.7 km
  • The New Century Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Bobby's Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • + 43 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Abbey Court Guest House0.4 km
  • County Hotel0.3 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.3 km
  • Roadhouse Hotel0.4 km
  • Langleigh Guest House0.8 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

45 nearby
  • 301 Miles from London0.2 km
  • Below0.2 km
  • Border Rambler0.2 km
  • Brewdog Carlisle0.2 km
  • Caledonian0.3 km
  • + 40 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

94 nearby
  • Anazao Tearoom by Katie0.3 km
  • Casa Crisci0.3 km
  • Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.8 km
  • Just Messin Ltd0.3 km
  • Opera Bingo @ the Rex0.6 km
  • + 89 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlisle0.2 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)6.0 km
  • Wetheral6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Carlisle Rail Station0.2 km