CA2 6RJ is a safe, established residential area on Melbreak Avenue, 0.4km from Garden Village in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Dalston and Burgh ward and the Carlisle constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA2 6RJ are sourced from Output Area E00179325 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELBREAK AVENUE, CA2 6RJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBREAK AVENUE, CA2 6RJ.
212
30
£ 45,000 /yr
70%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 70% economic activity and an average age of 30, CA2 6RJ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At £161k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA2 6RJ. The average age is 30.4. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 112,995
16 sales · Mean £ 118,123
Detached
£ 185,495
20 sales · Mean £ 193,196
Terraced
£ 116,500
2 sales · Mean £ 116,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA2 6RJ has low crime rates — 18 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
Richard Rose Morton Academy
Yewdale School
Newlaithes Junior School
Newlaithes Infant School
Belle Vue Primary School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Double Happiness Chinese0.9 km
- Morton West Takeaway0.9 km
- Morton Fryer Ltd0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Euro Garages0.8 km
- Routledges the Bakers Ltd0.9 km
- Ogilvies Butchers0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Foreways0.9 km
- Spar Store0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlisle3.0 km
- Dalston (Cumbria)3.8 km
- Wetheral9.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CA26RJ · Data under Open Government Licence