CA2 4BU 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.
For families considering a move, CA2 4BU represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA2 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00097081 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEDIARD AVENUE, CA2 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEDIARD AVENUE, CA2 4BU.
291
40
£ 31,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA2 4BU 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 40, CA2 4BU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £85k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA2 4BU. 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
£ 85,000
2 sales · Mean £ 85,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA2 4BU has low crime rates — 45 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
St John Henry Newman Catholic School
Norman Street Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Halfords1.0 km
- Bargain Booze0.8 km
- Euro Garages0.4 km
- G Gordon, Butchers0.3 km
- James Street Service Station1.0 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda Supermarket1.0 km
- Co-operative Convenience Store0.6 km
- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- QZone0.4 km
- The Rock0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Hammonds Pond Cafe0.8 km
- Opera Bingo @ the Rex0.8 km
- Cornerstone0.9 km
- The Gillford Centre0.8 km
- Wee Rascalz Adventure World0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Bobby's Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Lucky Date0.2 km
- The Milk Bar0.9 km
- Com-For-T Street Eats - Unit A4E0.9 km
- New Joyful House0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlisle1.2 km
- Dalston (Cumbria)5.2 km
- Wetheral6.4 km
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