Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

ASHNESS DRIVE, CA2 6NF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHNESS DRIVE, CA2 6NF.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 32,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA2 6NF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CA2 6NF has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

CA2 6NF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ashness Drive, 0.3km from Morton in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Morton ward and the Carlisle constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CA2 6NF is 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% 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 is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £118k, 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 6NF are sourced from Output Area E00097199 (shared with 9 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 6NF. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Detached

£ 167,000

1 sales · Mean £ 167,000

Terraced

£ 103,750

8 sales · Mean £ 102,687

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

Crime around CA2 6NF is moderate at 54 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 offences106
Public order34
Criminal damage and arson27
Other theft16
Other crime9

school Local Schools

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Richard Rose Morton Academy

Requires Improvement866 pupils0.5 km
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Newlaithes Junior School

Good239 pupils0.7 km
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Newlaithes Infant School

Good213 pupils0.7 km
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Cummersdale School

Good103 pupils1.2 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good231 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Double Happiness Chinese0.2 km
  • Morton Fryer Ltd0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Baxterstorey - Pirelli Tyres0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Foreways0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Ogilvies Butchers0.2 km
  • Euro Garages0.8 km
  • Routledges the Bakers Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlisle2.5 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)3.8 km
  • Wetheral8.5 km