Is CA9 3BE a safe place to live?

Yes, CA9 3BE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of CA9 3BE?

The population for the CA9 3BE area is approximately 349 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Eden, North West

CA9 3BE House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

349

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

58%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10

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8/10

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1/10

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9/10

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3/10

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4/10

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1/10

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9/10

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3/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CA9 3BE — age 49, 84% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CA9 3BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood within the CA9 district of Eden. Administratively it sits within Alston and Fellside ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% 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 3BE are sourced from Output Area E00097571 (shared with 42 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 3BE. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%

Asian / British Asian0.9%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active

FT: 37%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

CA9 3BE 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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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Harbut Law0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Haltwhistle15.9 km
Lazonby & Kirkoswald17.7 km
Bardon Mill18.1 km