Postcode Analysis Eden, North West

CHRIST CROFT, CA17 4DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHRIST CROFT, CA17 4DB.

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Population

387

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 37,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CA17 4DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CA17 4DB — age 50, 78% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £216k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA17 4DB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Christ Croft, 0.3km from Market Brough in Brough (Eden). Administratively it sits within Appleby and Brough ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £216k.

Census 2021 statistics for CA17 4DB are sourced from Output Area E00097592 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA17 4DB. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 155,000

7 sales · Mean £ 167,285

Detached

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CA17 4DB has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Public order7
Possession of weapons2
Other theft2
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Brough Community Primary School

Good82 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • The One Stop Shop0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Allison's Cafe0.3 km
  • Brough Castle Farm Ice Cream & Tearoom0.8 km
  • The Outfitters Cafe Bar0.3 km
  • The Village Chippy0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Golden Fleece Inn0.2 km
  • The Inn at Brough0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirkby Stephen8.7 km
  • Appleby12.2 km