95,801TOTAL POPULATION
42,647HOUSEHOLDS
4.9%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£31,720AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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CA2 POSTCODE REGION

Carlisle (CA2)

The CA2 postcode area is located in the Carlisle postcode town region, within the county of Cumbria, and contains a total of 1099 individual postcodes.

There are 21 electoral wards in the CA2 postcode area, including Alston, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Beckermet, Brampton, Carlisle, Cleator, Cleator Moor, Cockermouth, Egremont, Frizington, Holmrook, Keswick, Kirkby Stephen, Maryport, Moor Row, Penrith, Ravenglass, Seascale, St Bees, Whitehaven, Wigton, Workington which come under the local authority of the Carlisle Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 12% of people in CA2 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of CA2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The CA2 postcode is in the city of Carlisle, Cumbria, England. It is in the North West of the UK in the county of Cumbria. It covers a range of suburbs and more rural areas that spread out from the centre of the city.

The CA2 postcode area includes parts of Botcherby, Ashness, Durdar, Upperby, Harraby, Carleton, Currock and Rickerby. Botcherby is the largest area covered by the CA2 postcode area, with much of the area being residential. The area offers a range of residential, retail and leisure facilities. Examples include an opera house, a swimming centre and various pubs and restaurants.

Throughout the postcode district there are a variety of schools ranging from primary to secondary level. There are four secondary schools including Richard Rose Central Academy and Trinity School. Primary schools range from being state to independent, such as St. Kentigern's Catholic Primary School, which is located in Upperby.

In terms of transportation, the CA2 postcode area is serviced by a number of major roads. These include the A595 to Whitehaven, A6 to Kendal, A689 to Scotland and the M6 motorway. Carlisle train station is located in the postcode and provides a connection to destinations such as Glasgow, Preston and the rest of the West Coast Main Line. Carlisle Lake District Airport, located just outside the postcode area, serves local flights to destinations such as Manchester, Dublin and the Isle of Man.

In terms of attractions, the area has much to offer, particularly to tourists. Carlisle Castle is one of the most visited attractions within the postcode. It has been a strategic stronghold since Roman times and is listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Other places of interest include the Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, the Lanes Shopping Centre and the William Rufus Art Gallery.


All in all, the CA2 postcode area is a great place to live, work and visit, with its mix of residential, retail and leisure offering something for everyone. From stunning natural attractions, to an abundance of art and culture, CA2 has something for everyone.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89%WORKING
  • 11%UNEMPLOYED

11% of people in CA2 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 12%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 37%DE

According to census records, 12% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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CA2Cumbria

Cumbria

The county of Cumbria

CA2 is located in the county of Cumbria, in England.

Cumbria has a total population of 497,900, making it the 41st largest county in the UK.

Cumbria has a total area of 2612 square miles, and a population density of 73 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Cumbria Postal Town Map
Outward CodeCA2
Postal TownCarlisle
MSOA NameCarlisle 010
LSOA NameCarlisle 010B
CountyCumbria
RegionCumbria
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCarlisle
Area ClassificationUrban with Significant Rural (rural including hub towns 26-49%)

CA2 Electoral Wards

The postal region of CA2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Belah
Belle Vue
Blackwell
Botcherby
Carlisle
Cummersdale
Currock
Denton Holme
Edentown
Etterby
Knowefield
Little Orton
Longsowerby
Morton
Newby West
Newtown
Rickerby
Stainton
Stanwix
Upperby
Whiteclosegate
Willow Holme
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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