Area Analysis Allerdale, North West

CA12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CA12 postcode area.

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Population

7,437

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 40,433 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
workEmployment
7/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 50, CA12 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £201k. Property prices are trending down 11.4% year-on-year.

home £201,138 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA12 is a postcode district in Allerdale, North West, covering 462 active and 88 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CA12 (17%) is characterised by a transitional inner-city area with high Eastern European residency, alongside a countryside community of working families and retired residents (15%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a former rural industrial area with older, long-settled residents. This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes CA12 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CA12 are around £201k, down 11.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CA12 at 194 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 50 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CA12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences614
Criminal damage and arson159
Anti-social behaviour134
Shoplifting132
Other theft123

school Local Schools

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Norman Street Primary School

Good339 pupils
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Brook Street Primary School

Good222 pupils
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Borrowdale CofE Primary School

Good25 pupils
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St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School

Good296 pupils
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Keswick School

Outstanding1323 pupils
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Braithwaite CofE Primary School

Good29 pupils
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Bassenthwaite Primary School

Good37 pupils
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Threlkeld CofE Primary School

Good61 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Keswick Golf Club
  • The Horse & Farrier
  • The White Horse Inn
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Blencathra Centre
  • Threlkeld Coffee Shop
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Scales Farm Country Guest House