CA2 5DY is a mixed residential area on Denton Street, 0.4km from Shaddongate in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Denton Holme ward and the Carlisle constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CA2 5DY is a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA2 5DY are sourced from Output Area E00097118 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DENTON STREET, CA2 5DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DENTON STREET, CA2 5DY.
252
44
£ 35,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA2 5DY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
CA2 5DY has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA2 5DY. The average age is 43.9. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CA2 5DY is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Robert Ferguson Primary School
Caldew Lea School
Trinity School
Brook Street Primary School
The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
Richard Rose Central Academy
Norman Street Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
13 nearby- One Stop1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.5 km
- Co-operative Convenience Store1.0 km
- Co-operative Food0.2 km
- Lidl UK0.3 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- The New Century Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Bobby's Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Chutneys1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Gurkha Spicy0.9 km
- + 40 more
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Bargain Booze0.2 km
- Euro Garages0.8 km
- James Street Service Station0.3 km
- Lakeland CBD Ltd0.3 km
- Nally Mini Market0.7 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Abbey Court Guest House0.8 km
- County Hotel0.6 km
- Greysteads Private Hotel0.8 km
- Ibis Hotel0.6 km
- Roadhouse Hotel0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
44 nearby- 301 Miles from London0.5 km
- Below0.5 km
- Border Rambler0.6 km
- Brewdog Carlisle0.5 km
- Caledonian0.6 km
- + 39 more
Restaurant, Cafe
94 nearby- Anazao Tearoom by Katie0.7 km
- Casa Crisci0.7 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.4 km
- Just Messin Ltd0.6 km
- Opera Bingo @ the Rex0.2 km
- + 89 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlisle0.4 km
- Dalston (Cumbria)5.7 km
- Wetheral6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Carlisle Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CA25DY · Data under Open Government Licence