CA14 1AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hillcrest, 0.2km from North Side in Allerdale. Administratively it sits within Seaton ward and the Workington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CA14 1AH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £40k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CA14 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00096650 (shared with 70 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLCREST, CA14 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLCREST, CA14 1AH.
181
47
£ 35,100 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA14 1AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 72% of tenure in CA14 1AH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 47-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA14 1AH. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 40,000
1 sales · Mean £ 40,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CA14 1AH is above average at 102 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Northside Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Michael's Nursery and Infant School
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
Ashfield Junior School
Workington Academy
Victoria Junior School
Ashfield Infant & Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Health Cuisine0.9 km
- Madihah's0.6 km
- Number 470.8 km
- Sultan's0.9 km
- Kassini0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- Admiral0.8 km
- B & M Express0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Card Factory0.8 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Age UK West Cumbria - BILC0.8 km
- Butterflies0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Daily Crave Desserts0.8 km
- Delicious0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Bees Knees1.0 km
- JJ's Club0.8 km
- J D Electric Soup0.9 km
- Lounge 410.9 km
- Paduas1.0 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Cumberland Hotel0.9 km
- Waverley Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Workington Station0.9 km
- Harrington4.3 km
- Flimby4.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CA141AH · Data under Open Government Licence