CA13 0BQ is a sought-after residential area on North Close, 0.4km from The Moor in Cockermouth. Administratively it sits within Cockermouth South ward and the Workington constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CA13, CA13 0BQ offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £229k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for CA13 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00096459 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH CLOSE, CA13 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH CLOSE, CA13 0BQ.
295
52
£ 45,800 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA13 0BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CA13 0BQ combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£229k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA13 0BQ. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 229,000
3 sales · Mean £ 231,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA13 0BQ has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Fairfield Primary School
Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Oakhurst Starbucks0.5 km
- Wellington Farm Tearoom0.8 km
- Brysons0.9 km
- Cafe Novello0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge0.4 km
- Croft Guest House1.0 km
- The Sizzling Stone0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Nisa0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Diamond Take-Away0.9 km
- Julie's Sandwich Place0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Pedro's0.9 km
- Full House0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- County Fruit Stores0.9 km
- Oakhurst Service Station0.3 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- Shills of Cockermouth Ltd0.8 km
- W Lindsay & Sons0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Hunters0.9 km
- The Brown Cow0.6 km
- The Cock And Bull0.9 km
- The Tithe Tap0.9 km
- Fletcher Christian Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maryport9.7 km
- Flimby10.0 km
- Aspatria11.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CA130BQ · Data under Open Government Licence