CA17 4AB is a safe, established residential area on Mellbecks, 0.3km from Kirkby Stephen in Kirkby Stephen. Administratively it sits within Kirkby Stephen and Tebay ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k, up 3.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CA17 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00097629 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELLBECKS, CA17 4AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELLBECKS, CA17 4AB.
284
47
£ 37,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA17 4AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
CA17 4AB is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 3.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA17 4AB. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 156,500
2 sales · Mean £ 156,500
Terraced
£ 171,750
4 sales · Mean £ 198,375
Flat
£ 99,250
2 sales · Mean £ 99,250
Semi-Detached
£ 280,000
5 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA17 4AB has low crime rates — 31 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
Kirkby Stephen Primary School
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden Visitor Centre0.1 km
- Spar0.3 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Johnstones Garage0.5 km
- Silver Sweets0.2 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Old Forge Micropub0.3 km
- Kirkby Stephen Sports & Social Club0.1 km
- The La'l Nook0.1 km
- The Pennine Boutique Hotel0.1 km
- The Taggy Man0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Century0.1 km
- Church Gallery0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Evangelical Church0.1 km
- Auction Mart Cafe0.2 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Stitched up in Eden0.1 km
- Coast to Coast0.3 km
- Santorino0.1 km
- Beagles Bakes and Baguettes0.1 km
- Archway Fish and Chips0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Kirkby Stephen Hostel0.2 km
- Bollam Cottage0.6 km
- Fletcher House0.2 km
- Lockholme Bed and Breakfast0.7 km
- Old Croft House0.1 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- North Eastern and Cumbrian Co-op0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirkby Stephen2.4 km
- Appleby15.0 km
- Garsdale16.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CA174AB · Data under Open Government Licence