Is CA9 3EN a safe place to live?

Yes, CA9 3EN 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 3EN?

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

Postcode Analysis Eden, North West

CA9 3EN House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

CA9 3EN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CA9 3EN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Leadgate in Eden. Administratively it sits within Alston and Fellside ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.

For families considering a move, CA9 3EN represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 3EN 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 3EN. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Lazonby & Kirkoswald16.4 km
Langwathby16.8 km