CA18 1SW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Ravenglass 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA18 1SW are sourced from Output Area E00097346 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CA18 1SW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA18 1SW.
273
49
£ 35,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CA18 1SW 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA18 1SW. 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
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
£ 60,000
1 sales · Mean £ 60,000
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
1 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)
CA18 1SW has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Inn at Ravenglass0.2 km
- Pennington Hotel0.3 km
- Rosegarth Guest House & Tea Rooms0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Ratty Arms0.1 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Post Office0.3 km
- Ravenglass Handmade Ice Cream0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Turntable Cafe0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ravenglass for Eskdale0.1 km
- Drigg3.2 km
- Seascale6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Ravenglass Rail Station0.1 km
- Ravenglass (Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CA181SW · Data under Open Government Licence