CA16 6AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood within the CA16 district of Eden. Administratively it sits within Eden and Lyvennet Vale ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CA16, CA16 6AX offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 78% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £366k.
Census 2021 statistics for CA16 6AX are sourced from Output Area E00097597 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CA16 6AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA16 6AX.
478
49
£ 39,700 /yr
40%
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
No single demographic signal dominates CA16 6AX — age 49, 78% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA16 6AX. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 343,750
8 sales · Mean £ 317,806
Terraced
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
Semi-Detached
£ 100,000
2 sales · Mean £ 100,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA16 6AX has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bolton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Farnworth and Kearsley events0.9 km
- New Crown Inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Appleby5.8 km
- Langwathby11.7 km
- Penrith13.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CA166AX · Data under Open Government Licence