Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

CALIFORNIA ROAD, CA3 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALIFORNIA ROAD, CA3 0BS.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CA3 0BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £178k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 16.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA3 0BS 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.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CA3, CA3 0BS offers 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £178k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 16.7% year-on-year. 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 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00179290 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA3 0BS. 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

White / British87.7%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 178,750

4 sales · Mean £ 180,000

Terraced

£ 135,000

3 sales · Mean £ 120,166

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CA3 0BS has low crime rates — 46 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.

Violence and sexual offences25
Shoplifting23
Drugs14
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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James Rennie School

Outstanding154 pupils0.1 km
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Kingmoor Junior School

Good321 pupils0.8 km
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Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School

Good290 pupils0.8 km
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Houghton CofE School

Good194 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Costa Limited0.8 km
  • Costa Limited0.6 km
  • Starbucks Drive Thru0.6 km
  • Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd - Cafe0.9 km
  • Kingstown Chef0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
  • Asda Store0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Food @ Broadway0.4 km
  • China Express0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Kingstown Post Office0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Gosling Bridge Inn0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn (Carlisle M6 Jct 44)0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlisle3.7 km
  • Wetheral8.3 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)9.1 km