CA2 4BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lediard Avenue, 0.1km from Currock in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Upperby ward and the Carlisle constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 53.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CA2 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00097081 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEDIARD AVENUE, CA2 4BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEDIARD AVENUE, CA2 4BS.
291
40
£ 31,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA2 4BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CA2 4BS's 70% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 53.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA2 4BS. The average age is 40.1. 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
£ 95,000
3 sales · Mean £ 98,333
Detached
£ 181,000
1 sales · Mean £ 181,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA2 4BS has low crime rates — 35 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
The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
Robert Ferguson Primary School
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Gillford Centre
Upperby Primary School
Brook Street Primary School
Cummersdale School
St John Henry Newman Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Euro Garages0.5 km
- G Gordon, Butchers0.4 km
- Mccalls Bakers0.7 km
- Ye Olde Sweet Shoppe0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- QZone0.5 km
- The Rock0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Hammonds Pond Cafe0.8 km
- Opera Bingo @ the Rex0.9 km
- Cornerstone0.9 km
- Eden Valley Hospice1.0 km
- Wee Rascalz Adventure World0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-operative Convenience Store0.7 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- Foreways0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Bobby's Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Lucky Date0.3 km
- The Milk Bar1.0 km
- Com-For-T Street Eats - Unit A4E0.9 km
- New Joyful House0.9 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlisle1.3 km
- Dalston (Cumbria)5.0 km
- Wetheral6.6 km
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