CA3 0BP is a sought-after residential area on California Road, 0.2km from Kingstown in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Belah ward and the Carlisle constituency.
For serious buyers, CA3 0BP is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CA3 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00179290 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CALIFORNIA ROAD, CA3 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALIFORNIA ROAD, CA3 0BP.
332
39
£ 41,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CA3 0BP's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £210k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £210k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA3 0BP. The average age is 38.8. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
Semi-Detached
£ 163,500
2 sales · Mean £ 163,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA3 0BP has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
James Rennie School
Kingmoor Junior School
Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School
Houghton CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Costa Limited0.8 km
- Costa Limited0.5 km
- Starbucks Drive Thru0.6 km
- Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd - Cafe0.9 km
- Kingstown Chef0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
- Asda Store0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Food @ Broadway0.4 km
- China Express0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Greggs0.3 km
- Kingstown Post Office0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Gosling Bridge Inn0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn (Carlisle M6 Jct 44)0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlisle3.7 km
- Wetheral8.4 km
- Dalston (Cumbria)9.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CA30BP · Data under Open Government Licence