CA16 6AA is a sought-after residential area on Battlebarrow, 0.8km from Appleby-in-Westmorland in Appleby-in-Westmorland. Administratively it sits within Appleby and Brough ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CA16, CA16 6AA offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for CA16 6AA are sourced from Output Area E00097586 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BATTLEBARROW, CA16 6AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BATTLEBARROW, CA16 6AA.
436
42
£ 39,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA16 6AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CA16 6AA's 55% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA16 6AA. The average age is 42.4. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA16 6AA has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Appleby Grammar School
Appleby Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Appleby Breadshop0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Appleby Leisure Centre0.7 km
- Low Howgill Limited0.9 km
- N G & L Dent Newsagent0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Bojangles0.8 km
- Lilly's0.8 km
- Angelo's0.8 km
- Appleby Hub Cafe0.7 km
- Ashiana0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Crown and Cushion0.9 km
- Appleby Bowling Club0.9 km
- Appleby Eden Cricket Club0.7 km
- Appleby Masonic Club0.9 km
- Hare & Hounds0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Riverside Chip Shop0.9 km
- Pizza Roma0.9 km
- China Moon0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Barrowgarth Guest House0.5 km
- The Hollies0.6 km
- Tufton Arms Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Appleby0.8 km
- Langwathby16.3 km
- Kirkby Stephen16.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CA166AA · Data under Open Government Licence