Is CA18 1RL a safe place to live?

Yes, CA18 1RL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 3 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of CA18 1RL?

The population for the CA18 1RL area is approximately 273 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

CA18 1RL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA18 1RL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

273

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10

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5/10

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2/10

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8/10

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3/10

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6/10

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1/10

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5/10

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4/10

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Area Character

CA18 1RL is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA18 1RL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Eskholme, Low in Copeland. Administratively it sits within Millom Without ward and the Copeland constituency.

This is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CA18 1RL are sourced from Output Area E00097346 (shared with 28 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 CA18 1RL. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.9%

Asian / British Asian2.9%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 0%

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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.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

CA18 1RL has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Ravenglass for Eskdale3.1 km
Drigg5.5 km
Bootle (Cumbria)8.2 km