CA9 — ALSTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CA9

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CA9 is £231,497, which is 5% below the Cumbria average of £244,524.

Properties in CA9 cost 19.3% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CA9 have fallen 11.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£326,912	28
Semi-detached	£211,043	23
Terraced	£185,814	35
Flat	£66,357	7
All types	£231,497	113

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CA9

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

CA9 has a crime rate of 80.0 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

21.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

5.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

8.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

17.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

12.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in CA9

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CA9 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Alston Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Nenthead Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Samuel King's School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

331,420

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

18.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CA9 are 45.0 Mbps, with 77% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 27% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

45.0 Mbps

Avg Download

8.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

77%

Superfast Coverage

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CA9 is collected by Carlisle Council. The Band D rate is £2,098/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CA9 — ALSTON

Area Summary

CA9 (ALSTON) offers affordable property prices (£231,497, 19% below national average), and 3 nearby schools.

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Average

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Nearby Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CA9?

The average house price in CA9 (ALSTON) is £231,497, based on 113 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 19% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 11.0% over the past year.

Is CA9 a safe area to live?

Crime in CA9 is close to the national average at 80.0 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (21.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (17.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CA9?

There are 3 schools in or near CA9. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CA9?

Council tax in CA9 is collected by Carlisle Council. The Band D rate is £2,098 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CA9?

The average broadband download speed in CA9 is 45 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 77% of premises, ultrafast to 0%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CA9 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in CA9 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 18% are social housing. The total population is approximately 331,420.