Is CA9 3AG a safe place to live?

Yes, CA9 3AG is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 24 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of CA9 3AG?

The population for the CA9 3AG area is approximately 296 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Eden, North West

CA9 3AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA9 3AG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

296

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA9 3AG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10

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5/10

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1/10

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6/10

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3/10

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6/10

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1/10

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8/10

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3/10

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Area Character

CA9 3AG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA9 3AG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Nenthead in Eden. Administratively it sits within Alston and Fellside ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.

For families considering a move, CA9 3AG represents 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 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CA9 3AG are sourced from Output Area E00097570 (shared with 39 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 CA9 3AG. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

CA9 3AG has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8

Criminal damage and arson3

Public order2

Other crime1

Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

Nenthead Primary School

Good21 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Nenthead Community Shop & P O0.4 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Overwater Lodge0.3 km
The Hive0.4 km