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CA16 6AY Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About CA16 6AY: area rating, property, schools and local change
CA16 6AY is a postcode in Appleby and Brough, Westmorland and Furness, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CA16 6AY, then scores the surrounding small area 65/100 - top 28% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CA16 6AY are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CA16 6AY is based on Eden 006 Census 2021. It covers 10,225 residents, 22 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 8% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near CA16 6AY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CA16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £238k from 67 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CA16 6AY can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CA16 6AY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near CA16 6AY; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CA16 6AY
Is CA16 6AY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 65/100 (top 28% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CA16 6AY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CA16 6AY?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CA16 6AY?
LocaleIQ matched CA16 6AY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CA16 6AY?
The latest median sold price is £238k based on 67 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CA16 6AY?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.