Postcode Analysis Allerdale, North West

HILLCREST, CA14 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLCREST, CA14 1AZ.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 35,100 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA14 1AZ 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.

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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 70% social renting, CA14 1AZ 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA14 1AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hillcrest, 0.2km from North Side in Workington. Administratively it sits within Seaton ward and the Workington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CA14 1AZ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00096651 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA14 1AZ. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CA14 1AZ has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Shoplifting15
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order5
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Northside Primary School

Good57 pupils0.1 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good201 pupils0.6 km
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St Michael's Nursery and Infant School

Good63 pupils0.9 km
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St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington

Good601 pupils1.4 km
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Victoria Junior School

Good253 pupils1.5 km
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Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School

Good234 pupils1.5 km
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Ashfield Junior School

Good255 pupils1.6 km
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Workington Academy

Good1089 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Health Cuisine1.0 km
  • Madihah's0.8 km
  • Number 470.9 km
  • Park Fisheries0.9 km
  • Kings Curry & Wok Takeaway and Delivery1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Admiral0.9 km
  • B & M Express0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Card Factory1.0 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Age UK West Cumbria - BILC0.9 km
  • Butterflies1.0 km
  • Daily Crave Desserts0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Hedi's Bar & Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • JJ's Club0.9 km
  • Trades Hall Social Club0.7 km
  • Vinnie's Bar0.8 km
  • Workington Town RLFC0.6 km
  • Workington Working Mens Club0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Cumberland Hotel0.9 km
  • Waverley Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Workington Station0.9 km
  • Harrington4.4 km
  • Flimby4.6 km