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Is CA2 6BL a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights

Lower crime rate4.2/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesPublic OrderCriminal Damage And ArsonOther Theft…and 2 more

Trend +23% versus prior comparable archive

Wealthy area 8.9/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 9/10England
Median sold price£185kCA2 sample - 101 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for England
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area96.8%Average for England82.2%
Significant presencewhite other, black african, asian chinese
Immediate area2.7%Average for England
Main religionChristian
Immediate area57.8%Average for England
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area138Average for England3,535
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area56.1%Average for England60.4%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area83.1%Average for England61.8%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area84.6%Average for England

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied83.1% dominant

Owned83.1%
Private rent11.4%
Social rent4.6%

Some well-rated schools nearby 3 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Child-friendly activities nearby 2 matched

BEE UNIQUE AUTISM (Carlisle)Ages 0-18 · Carlisle, UK · 2.9 km
Kids activities
Science Themed Birthday PartyAges 4-11 · Carlisle · 2.9 km
Coding & STEM

Planning & local change

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Some local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks6street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About CA2 6BL: area rating, property, schools and local change

CA2 6BL is a postcode in Denton Holme, Cumberland, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CA2 6BL, then scores the surrounding small area 65/100 - top 27% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around CA2 6BL are local prosperity and property market signals, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for CA2 6BL is based on Carlisle 013 Census 2021. It covers 11,881 residents, 138 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 83% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 5% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.

For property prices near CA2 6BL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CA2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £185k from 101 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near CA2 6BL can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

Near CA2 6BL, LocaleIQ matches 2 kids clubs or activities, including coding & STEM (1), 1 general kids activity. Closest examples include BEE UNIQUE AUTISM (Carlisle) (at Carlisle, UK, ages 0-18, 2.9 km) and Science Themed Birthday Party (at Carlisle, ages 4-11, 2.9 km). 2 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CA2 6BL by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around CA2 6BL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.

FAQ

Common questions about CA2 6BL

Is CA2 6BL a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 65/100 (top 27% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near CA2 6BL?

Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near CA2 6BL?

3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

What kids clubs and activities are near CA2 6BL?

Near CA2 6BL, LocaleIQ matches 2 kids clubs or activities, including coding & STEM (1), 1 general kids activity. Closest examples include BEE UNIQUE AUTISM (Carlisle) (at Carlisle, UK, ages 0-18, 2.9 km) and Science Themed Birthday Party (at Carlisle, ages 4-11, 2.9 km). 2 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

What demographics are available for CA2 6BL?

LocaleIQ matched CA2 6BL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in CA2 6BL?

The latest median sold price is £185k based on 101 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around CA2 6BL?

LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.