Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

LAWSON STREET, CA2 7PE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWSON STREET, CA2 7PE.

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Population

250

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 34,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA2 7PE 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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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CA2 7PE is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

CA2 7PE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lawson Street, 0.3km from Newtown in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Carlisle constituency.

For families considering a move, CA2 7PE represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £120k, 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 7PE are sourced from Output Area E00097057 (shared with 8 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 7PE. 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 / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 120,000

3 sales · Mean £ 111,000

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

Crime around CA2 7PE is moderate at 56 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 offences133
Public order31
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson15
Drugs12

school Local Schools

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Newtown Primary School

Inadequate125 pupils0.3 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Good231 pupils0.5 km
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Caldew Lea School

Inadequate265 pupils0.5 km
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Belle Vue Primary School

Good433 pupils1.1 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

15 nearby
  • PB Sports Cumbria Ltd0.5 km
  • Routledges the Bakers Ltd0.5 km
  • Amigo0.3 km
  • Boxed Fresh0.8 km
  • Argos Ltd0.8 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Costa0.3 km
  • The Car Wash Cafe (Carlisle) Ltd0.8 km
  • The Viceroy1.0 km
  • Restore (Cumbria) Community1.0 km
  • Bobbin Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • One Stop Stores Limited0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Spar Store0.2 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Imon Tandoori0.9 km
  • Lucky Chop Suey House0.3 km
  • The Fryery0.3 km
  • Thai Thai Takeaway Carlisle0.3 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlisle1.7 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)5.7 km
  • Wetheral8.1 km