CA2 7HE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Orton Road, 0.5km from Raffles in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Belle Vue ward and the Carlisle constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CA2 7HE is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £107k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA2 7HE are sourced from Output Area E00097009 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORTON ROAD, CA2 7HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORTON ROAD, CA2 7HE.
399
35
£ 32,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA2 7HE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CA2 7HE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 57% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA2 7HE. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 97,000
3 sales · Mean £ 104,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA2 7HE has low crime rates — 39 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
Yewdale School
Belle Vue Primary School
Richard Rose Morton Academy
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Newtown Primary School
Newlaithes Infant School
Newlaithes Junior School
Caldew Lea School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Belle Vue Church of the Nazarene0.8 km
- Angies Cafe0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- One Stop Stores Limited0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- Spar Store0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Morton West Takeaway0.4 km
- Lucky 8 Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Golden City Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Renucci's0.6 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Coral Racing Ltd0.7 km
- Orton Stores0.2 km
- Bargain Booze0.7 km
- Cheerforce Knights Cheerleading0.8 km
- Euro Garages0.5 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Vallum House Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlisle2.5 km
- Dalston (Cumbria)4.8 km
- Wetheral8.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CA27HE · Data under Open Government Licence