CA9 postcode: what it's like to live there
The CA9 district covers Alston, Haltwhistle. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 2 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£268k
England £300k
Recorded crime
41
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
5.4 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£31,883
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
68%
of homes
Council tax
£2,342
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
25 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in CA9
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£400k
Semi-detached
£262k
Terraced
£138k
Primary schools in CA9
- Alston Primary School · CA9 3QU · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 6% in England
- Nenthead Primary School · CA9 3LS · Good (2024)
Secondary schools in CA9
- Samuel King's School · CA9 3QU · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 12% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in CA9
- Alston Pre-School · CA9 3QU · Good (Ofsted)
- Gilderdale Nursery · CA9 3BE · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in CA9
- Alston Medical Practice · CA9 3QU
Neighbourhoods in CA9
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of CA9 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langwathby, Kirkoswald & Alston Moor | 98% | £268k | Very low | 26 min |
| Haltwhistle & Bardon Mill | 2% | £170k | Very low | 18 min |
Questions
Where is the CA9 postcode?
CA9 covers 2 neighbourhoods in Alston, Haltwhistle, with 178 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in CA9?
The typical home price across CA9's neighbourhoods is £268k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in CA9?
2 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a CA9 postcode.