CA16 6BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Long Marton in Long Marton. Administratively it sits within Eden and Lyvennet Vale ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.
For serious buyers, CA16 6BU is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for CA16 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00097658 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CA16 6BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA16 6BU.
353
49
£ 39,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CA16 6BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA16 6BU. The average age is 49.4. 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
£ 255,000
2 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
CA16 6BU has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Long Marton School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Masons Arms0.5 km
- Ghyll Barn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Appleby4.9 km
- Langwathby12.4 km
- Penrith16.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CA166BU · Data under Open Government Licence