Postcode Analysis Carlisle, North West

CA3 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA3 0BU.

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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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CA3 0BU combines high owner-occupation (81%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

CA3 0BU is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Kingstown in Carlisle. Administratively it sits within Belah ward and the Carlisle constituency.

For serious buyers, CA3 0BU is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0BU 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 0BU. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

Crime around CA3 0BU is moderate at 53 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 pupils0.0 km
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Kingmoor Junior School

Good321 pupils0.9 km
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Kingmoor Nursery and Infant School

Good290 pupils1.0 km
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Houghton CofE School

Good194 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Costa Limited0.8 km
  • Costa Limited0.5 km
  • Starbucks Drive Thru0.6 km
  • Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd - Cafe0.9 km
  • Kingstown Chef0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
  • Asda Store0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Food @ Broadway0.6 km
  • China Express0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

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

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Gosling Bridge Inn0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn (Carlisle M6 Jct 44)0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlisle3.8 km
  • Wetheral8.4 km
  • Dalston (Cumbria)9.2 km