CA9 3BJ is a mixed residential area located 0.7km from Bayles in Eden. Administratively it sits within Alston and Fellside ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.
For serious buyers, CA9 3BJ is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £318k.
Census 2021 statistics for CA9 3BJ are sourced from Output Area E00097571 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CA9 3BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA9 3BJ.
349
49
£ 40,300 /yr
58%
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
No single demographic signal dominates CA9 3BJ — age 49, 84% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £318k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA9 3BJ. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 318,000
3 sales · Mean £ 250,333
school Local Schools
Alston Primary School
Samuel King's School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lazonby & Kirkoswald17.3 km
- Langwathby18.1 km
- Haltwhistle18.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CA93BJ · Data under Open Government Licence