CA14 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mitchell Avenue, 0.1km from North Side in Workington. Administratively it sits within Seaton ward and the Workington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CA14 1AU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £78k, 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00096649 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MITCHELL AVENUE, CA14 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MITCHELL AVENUE, CA14 1AU.
308
38
£ 35,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA14 1AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 42% social renting, CA14 1AU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA14 1AU. The average age is 37.7. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 78,000
1 sales · Mean £ 78,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA14 1AU has low crime rates — 33 incidents 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
Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
Workington Academy
Ashfield Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Madihah's0.8 km
- Kings Curry & Wok Takeaway and Delivery1.0 km
- Bismillah Balti0.9 km
- Caspian Kebabs0.9 km
- Mamma Mia's1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Admiral1.0 km
- B & M Express1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Haighs1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Butterflies1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Hedi's Bar & Kitchen0.8 km
- Marian's0.9 km
- Regent Court1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Trades Hall Social Club0.8 km
- Vinnie's Bar0.9 km
- Workington Town RLFC0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Waverley Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Workington Station1.1 km
- Harrington4.5 km
- Flimby4.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CA141AU · Data under Open Government Licence