CA16 6DB is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Dufton in Eden. Administratively it sits within Eden and Lyvennet Vale ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.
For serious buyers, CA16 6DB is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £307k, up 12.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CA16 6DB are sourced from Output Area E00097657 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CA16 6DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA16 6DB.
206
46
£ 39,700 /yr
51%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CA16 6DB spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 12.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA16 6DB. 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
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
Terraced
£ 260,000
9 sales · Mean £ 273,500
Detached
£ 355,000
5 sales · Mean £ 379,500
Semi-Detached
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
CA16 6DB has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Brow Farm0.4 km
- Dufton Youth Hostel0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Post Box Pantry0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Stag Inn0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Appleby4.5 km
- Langwathby14.2 km
- Penrith18.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CA166DB · Data under Open Government Licence