Is CA20 1AU a safe place to live?

Yes, CA20 1AU is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 6 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CA20 1AU?

The average property price in CA20 1AU is currently around £290k.

What is the population of CA20 1AU?

The population for the CA20 1AU area is approximately 269 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

WASDALE ROAD, CA20 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WASDALE ROAD, CA20 1AU.

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

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Population

269

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA20 1AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10

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7/10

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1/10

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2/10

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2/10

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8/10

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1/10

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10/10

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7/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CA20 1AU spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £290k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CA20 1AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wasdale Road, 0.1km from White Croft in Gosforth. Administratively it sits within Gosforth ward and the Copeland constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k.

Census 2021 statistics for CA20 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00097442 (shared with 9 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 1AU. The average age is 52.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%

Asian / British Asian1.8%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

34%Active

FT: 25%

Unemployed: 3%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 232,500

4 sales · Mean £ 233,737

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

CA20 1AU has low crime rates — 6 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.

Violence and sexual offences5

Criminal damage and arson1

Other theft1

Public order1

school Local Schools

Gosforth CofE Primary School

Good123 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Lakeland Red Coffee0.4 km
Simply Fresh0.2 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Gosforth Hall Inn0.2 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby

Globe0.4 km
KellBank0.3 km
Lion & Lamb0.4 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Wild Olive0.4 km
Yam Frae Yam0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Seascale4.3 km
Drigg4.7 km
Sellafield5.0 km