Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

FORESTRY HOUSES, CA20 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORESTRY HOUSES, CA20 1BB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

200

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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4/10
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1/10
workEmployment
2/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CA20 1BB is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 91% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

CA20 1BB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Forestry Houses, 0.1km from Row in Gosforth. Administratively it sits within Gosforth ward and the Copeland constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents here average 60 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.

Census 2021 statistics for CA20 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00097443 (shared with 13 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 1BB. The average age is 60.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 1%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 192,000

4 sales · Mean £ 198,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

CA20 1BB has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Gosforth CofE Primary School

Good123 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Lakeland Red Coffee0.9 km
  • Simply Fresh0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Gosforth Hall Inn0.3 km
  • 1692 Wasdale0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Globe0.9 km
  • KellBank0.4 km
  • Lion & Lamb0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Wild Olive1.0 km
  • Yam Frae Yam0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seascale4.8 km
  • Drigg5.0 km
  • Sellafield5.5 km