CA17 4AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bollam Terrace, 0.5km from Kirkby Stephen in Kirkby Stephen. Administratively it sits within Kirkby Stephen and Tebay ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.
For families considering a move, CA17 4AL represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CA17 4AL are sourced from Output Area E00097631 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOLLAM TERRACE, CA17 4AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOLLAM TERRACE, CA17 4AL.
228
48
£ 37,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA17 4AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CA17 4AL's 64% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA17 4AL. The average age is 48.2. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA17 4AL has low crime rates — 27 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
Kirkby Stephen Primary School
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden Visitor Centre0.4 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Johnstones Garage0.8 km
- Silver Sweets0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Old Forge Micropub0.5 km
- Kirkby Stephen Sports & Social Club0.3 km
- The La'l Nook0.3 km
- The Pennine Boutique Hotel0.4 km
- The Taggy Man0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Century0.4 km
- Church Gallery0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- Evangelical Church0.2 km
- Auction Mart Cafe0.3 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Stitched up in Eden0.4 km
- Coast to Coast0.6 km
- Santorino0.4 km
- Beagles Bakes and Baguettes0.3 km
- Archway Fish and Chips0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Kirkby Stephen Hostel0.2 km
- Bollam Cottage0.3 km
- Fletcher House0.2 km
- Lockholme Bed and Breakfast0.5 km
- Old Croft House0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- North Eastern and Cumbrian Co-op0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirkby Stephen2.1 km
- Appleby15.3 km
- Garsdale16.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CA174AL · Data under Open Government Licence