Postcode Analysis Eden, North West

CA9 3AU House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

339

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CA9 3AU is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

CA9 3AU is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Raise in Alston. Administratively it sits within Alston and Fellside ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.

For families considering a move, CA9 3AU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CA9 3AU are sourced from Output Area E00097576 (shared with 10 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 3AU. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

CA9 3AU has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Alston Primary School

Good100 pupils0.9 km
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Samuel King's School

Good86 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Alston YHA0.9 km
  • Hickins0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Alston Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Graham Eyes High Class Butchers0.8 km
  • Moredun Garage0.9 km
  • Spar0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Alston Masonic Club0.9 km
  • Cumberland Hotel0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Alston House0.8 km
  • Harbut Law0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Jack's Takeaway1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lazonby & Kirkoswald17.3 km
  • Haltwhistle17.6 km
  • Langwathby18.6 km