CA9 Postcode District
CA9 is the Postcode District for Alston in Cumbria
The CA9 postcode district is located in the CA Carlisle postal area, CA9 has a population of 2,081 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 69.38 square miles (179.70 square kilometres or 44,403.61 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of CA9. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of CA9
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District overview
The primary settlement in the CA9 postcode district is Alston, located in the county of Cumbria. Other significant settlements in the district include Blagill, Garrigill, Kirkhaugh, Leadgate, Nenthall, Nenthead, and Nentsbury. The most significant post town in the district is also Alston, in Cumbria.
There are 1 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector CA9 3, covers Alston and Nenthead and Garrigill in Cumbria.
The post town for this district is ALSTON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Westmorland and Furness (174 postal codes), and finally, the Northumberland area (4 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Haltwhistle | 13.02 | N |
| Appleby-in-Westmorland | 14.48 | S |
| Penrith | 15.48 | WSW |
| Brampton | 16.50 | NW |
| Stanhope | 16.72 | E |
| Hexham | 18.36 | NE |
| Corbridge | 20.95 | NE |
| Kirkby Stephen | 21.60 | S |
| Carlisle | 21.62 | WNW |
| Wolsingham | 22.02 | E |
| Consett | 24.14 | ENE |
| Tow Law | 24.53 | E |
| Prudhoe | 25.93 | ENE |
| Barnard Castle | 26.08 | SE |
| Longtown | 26.78 | NW |
| Crook | 27.59 | E |
| Annfield Plain | 27.73 | ENE |
| Ryton | 29.48 | ENE |
| Wigton | 29.53 | W |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 178
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSTON | ALSTON | CA9 3 | 75 |
| ALSTON | ALSTON | CA9 3 | 34 |
| Nenthead | ALSTON | CA9 3 | 31 |
| Garrigill | ALSTON | CA9 3 | 17 |
| Garrigill | ALSTON | CA9 3 | 8 |
| Nenthead | ALSTON | CA9 3 | 4 |
| Leadgate | ALSTON | CA9 3 | 2 |
| Kirkhaugh | ALSTON | CA9 3 | 1 |
| Leadgate | ALSTON | CA9 3 | 1 |
| Nentsbury | ALSTON | CA9 3 | 1 |
| Nenthead | ALSTON | CA9 3 | 1 |
| Nenthall | ALSTON | CA9 3 | 1 |
| Blagill | ALSTON | CA9 3 | 1 |
| Kirkhaugh | ALSTON | CA9 3 | 1 |
Street list for CA9
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| GLOBE LANE | 30 |
| CHURCH ROAD | 28 |
| CHURCH LANE | 27 |
| KINGS ARMS LANE | 26 |
| BRUNTLEY MEADOWS | 20 |
| AIMSHAUGH ROAD | 12 |
| FRONT STREET A689 | 11 |
| PARK VIEW LANE | 7 |
| STATION ROAD A686 | 5 |
| THE BUTTS | 4 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 149 |
| Public order | 29 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 |
| Shoplifting | 20 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Burglary | 13 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRONT STREET | ALSTON | 18 | CA9 3QP | View map | |
| MARKET PLACE | ALSTON | 9 | CA9 3HS | View map |
Schools in the district
Nenthead Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Nenthead , Alston
Postcode: CA9 3LS
Headteacher: Mr Rob Dawson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Alston Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Road , Alston
Postcode: CA9 3QU
Headteacher: Mr Rob Dawson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Samuel King's School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Church Road , Alston
Postcode: CA9 3QU
Headteacher: Mr Rob Dawson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alston Dental Practice | RUTH LANCASTER JAMES COTTAGE HOSP, CHURCH ROAD, ALSTON, CUMBRIA, CA9 3QX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alston Medical Practice | RUTH LANCASTER JAMES COTTAGE HOSP, CHURCH ROAD, ALSTON, CUMBRIA, CA9 3QX | GP PRACTICE | Call 01434 381214 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alston Pharmacy | FRONT STREET, ALSTON, CUMBRIA, CA9 3QP | PHARMACY | Call 01434 381259 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £303,886 | 11 | £382,029 | 7 | £302,418 | 11 | £372,250 | 10 |
| Semi-detached | £218,667 | 6 | £171,643 | 7 | £234,050 | 10 | £245,269 | 13 |
| Terraced | £165,667 | 12 | £211,615 | 13 | £176,450 | 10 | £155,667 | 6 |
| Flats | £75,500 | 3 | £35,000 | 1 | £67,667 | 3 | £79,000 | 3 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M6 J41
Average Driving Time from within the district: 27.45
Average Driving Distance: 22.84
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 178
M6 J40
Average Driving Time from within the district: 27.56
Average Driving Distance: 21.54
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 178
M6 J42
Average Driving Time from within the district: 32.60
Average Driving Distance: 27.27
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 178
M6 J43
Average Driving Time from within the district: 33.51
Average Driving Distance: 27.98
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 178
M6 J44
Average Driving Time from within the district: 35.21
Average Driving Distance: 28.45
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 95
M6 J39
Average Driving Time from within the district: 39.55
Average Driving Distance: 33.79
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 83
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| CA9 3 | Alston Scale Payment Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| C | A | 9 | - | X | X | X |
| C | A | 9 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the CA9 postal code is ALSTON followed by Garrigill, and Nenthead.
The CA9 Postcode shares a border with CA10 (Shap, Whinfell, Lazonby), CA16 (APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND, Bolton, Long Marton), CA8 (BRAMPTON, Heads Nook, Gilsland), NE47 (Haydon Bridge, Allendale, Bardon Mill), DL12 (BARNARD CASTLE, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Eggleston) and DL13 (Tow Law, Wolsingham, Stanhope).
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