Postcode report
CA2 7PS Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About CA2 7PS: area rating, property, schools and local change
CA2 7PS is a postcode in Castle, Cumberland, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CA2 7PS, then scores the surrounding small area 69/100 - top 19% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CA2 7PS are local prosperity and health, 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 7PS is based on Carlisle 005 Census 2021. It covers 7,561 residents, 131 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 88% owner-occupied, 7% privately rented, 4% 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 7PS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CA2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £185k from 126 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CA2 7PS can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 4 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 2 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CA2 7PS by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CA2 7PS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 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 7PS
Is CA2 7PS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 69/100 (top 19% 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 7PS?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CA2 7PS?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near CA2 7PS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for CA2 7PS?
LocaleIQ matched CA2 7PS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CA2 7PS?
The latest median sold price is £185k based on 126 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CA2 7PS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.