CA3 0BQ is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Kingstown in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Belah ward and the Carlisle constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CA3, CA3 0BQ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 78% 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00179330 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CA3 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA3 0BQ.
228
49
£ 41,400 /yr
48%
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 0BQ's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA3 0BQ. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA3 0BQ has low crime rates — 39 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
James Rennie School
Kingmoor Junior School
Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School
Houghton CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Stobart Truckstops Ltd0.7 km
- Costa Limited0.8 km
- Costa Limited0.6 km
- Starbucks Drive Thru0.6 km
- Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd - Cafe0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- Asda Store0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Food @ Broadway0.4 km
- China Express0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Greggs0.4 km
- Bannatyne's Fitness Limited1.0 km
- Kingstown Post Office0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Gosling Bridge Inn0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn (Carlisle M6 Jct 44)0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlisle3.6 km
- Wetheral8.4 km
- Dalston (Cumbria)9.0 km
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Postcode Profile: CA30BQ · Data under Open Government Licence