Is CA20 1AF a safe place to live?

Yes, CA20 1AF is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 7 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of CA20 1AF?

The population for the CA20 1AF area is approximately 398 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

CA20 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA20 1AF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

398

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10

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8/10

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1/10

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10/10

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1/10

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7/10

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1/10

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7/10

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9/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CA20 1AF spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CA20 1AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from New Mill in Copeland. Administratively it sits within Gosforth ward and the Copeland constituency.

For families considering a move, CA20 1AF represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CA20 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00097441 (shared with 36 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 CA20 1AF. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active

FT: 44%

Unemployed: 0%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CA20 1AF has low crime rates — 7 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.

Violence and sexual offences2

Other crime1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Sellafield3.0 km
Seascale3.9 km
Braystones5.0 km