Postcode Analysis Eden, North West

BARBARA COTTAGES, CA12 4SH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARBARA COTTAGES, CA12 4SH.

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Population

220

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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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

Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 51, CA12 4SH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

CA12 4SH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Barbara Cottages, 0.1km from Threlkeld in Eden. Administratively it sits within Greystoke and Ullswater ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.

Census 2021 statistics for CA12 4SH are sourced from Output Area E00097613 (shared with 17 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 CA12 4SH. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

CA12 4SH has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

school Local Schools

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Threlkeld CofE Primary School

Good61 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Keswick Golf Club0.9 km
  • The Horse & Farrier0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Threlkeld Coffee Shop0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penrith19.7 km