CA13 9BL is a sought-after residential area on Rydal Drive, 0.7km from Kirkgate in Cockermouth. Administratively it sits within Cockermouth North ward and the Workington constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CA13, CA13 9BL offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £193k, up 38.5% year-on-year. 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 CA13 9BL are sourced from Output Area E00096419 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RYDAL DRIVE, CA13 9BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RYDAL DRIVE, CA13 9BL.
256
46
£ 45,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CA13 9BL combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£193k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 38.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA13 9BL. The average age is 45.7. 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, 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
Detached
£ 193,750
2 sales · Mean £ 193,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA13 9BL has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
All Saints' CofE School
Cockermouth School
Fairfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Windmill Fisheries0.7 km
- Little Basil0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Allerdale Court & Blocks Steakhouse0.9 km
- Vegan Lakeland Living B&B0.8 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Goodness and Grain0.9 km
- The Coffee Kitchen Bakery0.9 km
- Beer Cockermouth0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- King's Church1.0 km
- Portofinos1.0 km
- Bamboo Restaurant0.9 km
- Castlegate Deli1.0 km
- Fermento - Italian Family Kitchen0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Seth's Bar0.9 km
- The Bitter End0.8 km
- The Swan Inn0.8 km
- The Castle Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aspatria10.7 km
- Maryport11.0 km
- Flimby11.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CA139BL · Data under Open Government Licence