Postcode Analysis Allerdale, North West

FURNACE LANE, CA15 6DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FURNACE LANE, CA15 6DQ.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 36,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA15 6DQ 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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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

The IMD places CA15 6DQ among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 7% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.

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CA15 6DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Furnace Lane, 0.1km from Maryport in Maryport. Administratively it sits within Maryport North ward and the Workington constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £96k, 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 CA15 6DQ are sourced from Output Area E00096603 (shared with 22 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 CA15 6DQ. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 7%
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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

£ 69,000

2 sales · Mean £ 69,000

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

Crime around CA15 6DQ is moderate at 81 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences113
Public order34
Shoplifting26
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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Grasslot Infant School

Outstanding95 pupils0.6 km
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Netherhall School

Good743 pupils0.7 km
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Netherton Infant School

Good76 pupils0.7 km
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Maryport CofE Primary School

Good312 pupils0.8 km
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Ewanrigg Junior School

Good131 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Maryport

Outstanding0.8 km
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Ellenborough Academy

Good59 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • A F Norman Chemists0.0 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.2 km
  • Bri Margs0.1 km
  • H S Dobie Chemist0.2 km
  • Maryport News0.1 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Annabell's Tearoom0.1 km
  • Babs Baps0.9 km
  • Better Cafe0.3 km
  • Castle Hill0.2 km
  • Her Citi0.1 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Cross Quays0.2 km
  • Atish0.0 km
  • Chattanooga0.1 km
  • Grasslot Fish Shop0.7 km
  • Mozza's Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Maryport Labour Club0.1 km
  • Royal Victoria0.1 km
  • The Sailors Return0.2 km
  • Thomas Henry0.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Riverside B&B0.3 km
  • The Waverley Hotel0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Heron Frozen Foods0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Maryport0.3 km
  • Flimby3.1 km
  • Workington Station8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Maryport Rail Station0.4 km