Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

BLENCOWE STREET, CA2 5XP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLENCOWE STREET, CA2 5XP.

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Population

193

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA2 5XP 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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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CA2 5XP — age 40, 47% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 61.6% year-on-year.

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

CA2 5XP is a mixed residential area on Blencowe Street, 0.3km from Shaddongate in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Denton Holme ward and the Carlisle constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £111k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 61.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CA2 5XP are sourced from Output Area E00097119 (shared with 10 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 5XP. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 111,250

4 sales · Mean £ 115,500

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

Crime around CA2 5XP is moderate at 61 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.

Violence and sexual offences125
Shoplifting58
Criminal damage and arson35
Public order27
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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Robert Ferguson Primary School

Good437 pupils0.5 km
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Caldew Lea School

Inadequate265 pupils0.8 km
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Trinity School

Requires Improvement1695 pupils1.1 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good231 pupils1.2 km
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Brook Street Primary School

Good222 pupils1.2 km
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The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)

Good193 pupils1.3 km
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Newlaithes Junior School

Good239 pupils1.3 km
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Newlaithes Infant School

Good213 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • B&M Bargains0.8 km
  • Bargain Booze0.3 km
  • Euro Garages1.0 km
  • James Street Service Station0.5 km
  • Lakeland CBD Ltd0.2 km
  • + 43 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • County Hotel0.8 km
  • Greysteads Private Hotel0.7 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.8 km
  • Crown & Mitre Hotel0.7 km
  • The Halston Aparthotel0.8 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

42 nearby
  • 301 Miles from London0.6 km
  • Below0.7 km
  • Border Rambler0.8 km
  • Brewdog Carlisle0.7 km
  • Caledonian0.8 km
  • + 37 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

95 nearby
  • Anazao Tearoom by Katie0.9 km
  • Casa Crisci0.9 km
  • Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.3 km
  • Just Messin Ltd0.8 km
  • Opera Bingo @ the Rex0.3 km
  • + 90 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.3 km
  • Co-operative Food0.3 km
  • Lidl UK0.3 km
  • Madinah Mini Market0.9 km
  • ANDREI&SORINA LTD0.6 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Chutneys0.8 km
  • Paprika Flavours0.9 km
  • The Little Chippy0.8 km
  • The Milk Bar0.2 km
  • Top Stop Takeaway0.7 km
  • + 34 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlisle0.6 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)5.6 km
  • Wetheral7.0 km