CA16 6BA is a safe, established residential area located 1.2km from Crackenthorpe in Appleby-in-Westmorland. Administratively it sits within Appleby and Brough ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CA16 6BA is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CA16 6BA are sourced from Output Area E00097579 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CA16 6BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA16 6BA.
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£ 39,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA16 6BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
CA16 6BA has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA16 6BA. The average age is 46.3. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
CA16 6BA has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Appleby Grammar School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Appleby1.7 km
- Langwathby15.5 km
- Kirkby Stephen17.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CA166BA · Data under Open Government Licence