CA4 0BU is a mixed residential area located 1.4km from Scalesceugh Hall in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Wetheral ward and the Carlisle constituency.
For families considering a move, CA4 0BU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 16.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CA4 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00097112 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CA4 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA4 0BU.
319
52
£ 45,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CA4 0BU spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 16.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA4 0BU. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 130,000
2 sales · Mean £ 130,000
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Exelby Services Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wetheral4.2 km
- Carlisle6.1 km
- Armathwaite7.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CA40BU · Data under Open Government Licence