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CA16 6XA

Boroughgate

Appleby and Brough

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Detailed insights for CA16 6XA

Overview

Postcode CA16 6XA is located in a rural town, within the Appleby and Brough ward of Westmorland and Furness in the North West region, and forms part of the Appleby, Shap & Kirkby Thore area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Appleby, Shap & Kirkby Thore is £42,819 per year. The nearest station is Appleby, about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Appleby Castle.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Appleby, Shap & Kirkby Thore has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,069 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Appleby, Shap & Kirkby Thore has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.3%

Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Appleby, Shap & Kirkby Thore is £42,819 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA16 6XA.

Flood risk

Medium

Appleby, Shap & Kirkby Thore near CA16 6XA has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Appleby located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CA16 6XA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Appleby

N/A

Walking directions to Appleby

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA16 6XA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAppleby CastleLargeWalking directions to Appleby Castle

Area Profile

Population
225
Population density
1,660.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.53(+22%)
Public order
15.45(+53%)
Drugs
9.76(+150%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.5(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.07(-77%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
215
95.56%
Irish
3
1.33%
Other White
3
1.33%
African
1
0.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.44%
Total population: 225

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
26.79%
No qualifications
44
21.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
19.14%
Level 3 (A level)
40
19.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.66%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
68
51.52%
Owns outright
42
31.82%
Other forms of private rent
12
9.09%
Owns with a mortgage
6
4.55%
Other social rented
3
2.27%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Appleby and Brough

Median price£249,500
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£183K – £324K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £249,500 (about £222 per square foot) in Appleby and Brough area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Appleby and Brough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£350,000£252
Semi-Detached25£235,000£229
Terraced19£185,000£197
Flats3£62,000£91

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Appleby and Brough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Appleby and Brough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235,000£146,000£160,500
2017£239,950£79,000£167,950£140,000
2018£254,975£118,700£160,000£140,000
2019£247,725£127,950£162,000£152,000
2020£252,500£132,000£169,000£150,000
2021£320,000£96,000£183,250£167,500
2022£287,500£145,000£195,000£170,000
2023£340,000£65,000£200,000£140,000
2024£270,000£110,000£195,500£173,000
2025£429,000£82,250£230,000£206,788
2026£335,000£226,500£156,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Appleby and Brough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Appleby and Brough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177£152£130
2017£187£129£188£136
2018£198£178£198£117
2019£189£183£191£145
2020£212£207£169£159
2021£211£255£204£164
2022£225£179£219£183
2023£276£99£214£177
2024£241£181£225£169
2025£244£128£240£199
2026£219£217£166
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Appleby and Brough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Appleby and Brough in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA16 6XA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA16 6XA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 2025Old Granary, Low Wiend, Appleby-In-Westmorland, CA16 6QPFlatsLeasehold£185,000
14 Jan 20269, Boroughgate, Appleby-In-Westmorland, CA16 6XFOtherLeasehold£120,000
25 Feb 2025Apartment 3, 19, Boroughgate, Appleby-In-Westmorland, CA16 6XFFlatsLeasehold£199,000
25 Jul 202510, Bridge Street, Appleby-In-Westmorland, CA16 6QHOtherFreehold£335,000
25 Jul 202512, Bridge Street, Appleby-In-Westmorland, CA16 6QHOtherLeasehold£165,000

Schools

In the CA16 6XA postcode area, located within Appleby, Shap & Kirkby Thore, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA16 6XA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryAppleby Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryAppleby Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA16 6XA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA16 6XA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSpar8 Boroughgate, Appleby-In-Westmorland, CA16 6XBWalking directions to Spar
0 miPause for ThoughtBoroughgate, Westmorland and Furness, CA16 6XBWalking directions to Pause for Thought

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Westmorland and Furness district (2025-26).

Band A£1,593
Band B£1,858
Band C£2,124
Band D£2,389
Band E£2,920
Band F£3,451
Band G£3,982
Band H£4,778

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CA16 6XA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Connell

Appleby and Brough - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Graham Simpkins

Appleby and Brough - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Tim Farron

Westmorland and Lonsdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWestmorland and FurnessE06000064
Parliamentary ConstituencyWestmorland and LonsdaleE14001580
WardAppleby and BroughE05014218
ParishAppleby-in-WestmorlandE04002512
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Appleby, Shap & Kirkby ThoreE02004013
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Eden 006AE01019306
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA16 6XA

Is CA16 6XA (Appleby, Shap & Kirkby Thore) safe?

The area around CA16 6XA records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, drugs and other theft.

What is the average house price near CA16 6XA?

The median sale price around CA16 6XA in Appleby, Shap & Kirkby Thore is £249,500 (about £222 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA16 6XA?

There are 2 schools close to CA16 6XA, including Appleby Primary School (Good) and Appleby Grammar School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CA16 6XA?

The closest station to CA16 6XA is Appleby, about 470 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA16 6XA?

CA16 6XA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,069 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA16 6XA (Appleby, Shap & Kirkby Thore) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Westmorland and Lonsdale covering CA16 6XA is Tim Farron (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andy Connell (Liberal Democrats) and Graham Simpkins (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.