CA17 4BN is a safe, established residential area on Swan Avenue, 0.2km from Market Brough in Brough (Eden). Administratively it sits within Appleby and Brough ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.
For families considering a move, CA17 4BN represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA17 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00097591 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SWAN AVENUE, CA17 4BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWAN AVENUE, CA17 4BN.
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43
£ 37,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA17 4BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
CA17 4BN is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA17 4BN. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 90,000
3 sales · Mean £ 107,000
Terraced
£ 128,500
1 sales · Mean £ 128,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA17 4BN has low crime rates — 29 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Brough Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- The One Stop Shop0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Allison's Cafe0.1 km
- Brough Castle Farm Ice Cream & Tearoom0.6 km
- The Outfitters Cafe Bar0.1 km
- The Village Chippy0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Golden Fleece Inn0.0 km
- The Inn at Brough0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirkby Stephen8.5 km
- Appleby12.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CA174BN · Data under Open Government Licence