CA20 1AL is a safe, established residential area on The Square, 0.2km from Hardingill in Gosforth. Administratively it sits within Gosforth ward and the Copeland constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 63% 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. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA20 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00097444 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE SQUARE, CA20 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SQUARE, CA20 1AL.
213
46
£ 46,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA20 1AL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CA20 1AL's 63% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA20 1AL. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
1 sales · Mean £ 165,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
CA20 1AL has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gosforth CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Lakeland Red Coffee0.1 km
- Simply Fresh0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Gosforth Hall Inn0.6 km
- Westlakes Coach House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Globe0.0 km
- KellBank0.6 km
- Lion & Lamb0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Wild Olive0.1 km
- Yam Frae Yam0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seascale3.9 km
- Sellafield4.6 km
- Drigg4.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CA201AL · Data under Open Government Licence