What is the population of CA9 3BU?

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

Postcode Analysis Eden, North West

CA9 3BU House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (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 3BU — 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 3BU is a mixed residential area located 1.3km from Blackburn Bridge in 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.

Census 2021 statistics for CA9 3BU 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 3BU. 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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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Lazonby & Kirkoswald15.3 km
Langwathby15.5 km