Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

LEDIARD AVENUE, CA2 4BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEDIARD AVENUE, CA2 4BU.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 31,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA2 4BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 40, CA2 4BU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £85k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

CA2 4BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lediard Avenue, 0.1km from Currock in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Upperby ward and the Carlisle constituency.

For families considering a move, CA2 4BU represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CA2 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00097081 (shared with 5 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 CA2 4BU. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 85,000

2 sales · Mean £ 85,000

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

CA2 4BU has low crime rates — 45 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.

Violence and sexual offences110
Public order28
Criminal damage and arson27
Other theft13
Shoplifting11

school Local Schools

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The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)

Good193 pupils0.5 km
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Robert Ferguson Primary School

Good437 pupils0.6 km
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St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle

Good221 pupils0.7 km
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Gillford Centre

Good62 pupils0.8 km
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Upperby Primary School

Good390 pupils1.0 km
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Brook Street Primary School

Good222 pupils1.2 km
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St John Henry Newman Catholic School

Good617 pupils1.5 km
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Norman Street Primary School

Good339 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Halfords1.0 km
  • Bargain Booze0.8 km
  • Euro Garages0.4 km
  • G Gordon, Butchers0.3 km
  • James Street Service Station1.0 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket1.0 km
  • Co-operative Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • QZone0.4 km
  • The Rock0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Hammonds Pond Cafe0.8 km
  • Opera Bingo @ the Rex0.8 km
  • Cornerstone0.9 km
  • The Gillford Centre0.8 km
  • Wee Rascalz Adventure World0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Bobby's Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Lucky Date0.2 km
  • The Milk Bar0.9 km
  • Com-For-T Street Eats - Unit A4E0.9 km
  • New Joyful House0.8 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlisle1.2 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)5.2 km
  • Wetheral6.4 km