CA17 — KIRKBY STEPHEN | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CA17

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CA17 is £321,675, which is 32% above the Cumbria average of £244,524.

Properties in CA17 cost 12.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CA17 have risen 5.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£421,385	92
Semi-detached	£241,744	49
Terraced	£189,475	62
Flat	£188,167	6
All types	£321,675	242

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CA17

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CA17 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CA17

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CA17 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Brough Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Kirkby Stephen Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School	Secondary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

35,977

Population

Median Age

61%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

61.0%

Private rent

22.0%

Social rent

17.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CA17 are 152.0 Mbps, with 93% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 57% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

152.0 Mbps

Avg Download

27.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

85%

Superfast Coverage

30%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CA17 is collected by Carlisle Council. The Band D rate is £2,151/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CA17 — KIRKBY STEPHEN

Area Summary

CA17 (KIRKBY STEPHEN) offers property prices near the national average (£321,675), low crime (94% below national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (152 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CA17?

The average house price in CA17 (KIRKBY STEPHEN) is £321,675, based on 242 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 12% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.0% over the past year.

Is CA17 a safe area to live?

Crime in CA17 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CA17?

There are 3 schools in or near CA17. 67% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CA17?

Council tax in CA17 is collected by Carlisle Council. The Band D rate is £2,151 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CA17?

The average broadband download speed in CA17 is 152 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 85% of premises, ultrafast to 30%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CA17 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 61% of homes in CA17 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 35,977.