Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

MELBREAK AVENUE, CA2 6RJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBREAK AVENUE, CA2 6RJ.

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Population

212

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences24
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs5
Other crime4
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Richard Rose Morton Academy

Requires Improvement866 pupils0.4 km
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Yewdale School

Good306 pupils1.1 km
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Newlaithes Junior School

Good239 pupils1.1 km
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Newlaithes Infant School

Good213 pupils1.1 km
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Belle Vue Primary School

Good433 pupils1.6 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good231 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Double Happiness Chinese0.9 km
  • Morton West Takeaway0.9 km
  • Morton Fryer Ltd0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Euro Garages0.8 km
  • Routledges the Bakers Ltd0.9 km
  • Ogilvies Butchers0.9 km
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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