Is CA20 1AY a safe place to live?

Yes, CA20 1AY 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 1AY?

The average property price in CA20 1AY is currently around £242k.

What is the population of CA20 1AY?

The population for the CA20 1AY area is approximately 213 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

WHITECROFT, CA20 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITECROFT, CA20 1AY.

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Population

213

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA20 1AY 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.

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8/10

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4/10

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1/10

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7/10

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3/10

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5/10

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1/10

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5/10

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7/10

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Area Character

CA20 1AY is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 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. Property prices are trending up 31.4% year-on-year.

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

CA20 1AY is a safe, established residential area on Whitecroft, 0.1km from White Croft 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 63% 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 £242k, up 31.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CA20 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00097444 (shared with 16 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 1AY. 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

White / British98.6%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.5%

Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 35%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 310,000

6 sales · Mean £ 337,500

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

6 sales · Mean £ 210,000

Terraced

£ 175,000

7 sales · Mean £ 174,071

Flat

£ 163,750

2 sales · Mean £ 163,750

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

CA20 1AY 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

Seascale4.2 km
Drigg4.7 km
Sellafield5.0 km