Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

BLENG VIEW, CA20 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLENG VIEW, CA20 1BH.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

52

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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 1BH 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

No single demographic signal dominates CA20 1BH — age 52, 89% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 72.3% year-on-year.

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

CA20 1BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bleng View, 0.1km from Wellington in Gosforth. Administratively it sits within Gosforth ward and the Copeland constituency.

For families considering a move, CA20 1BH represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% 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: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 72.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CA20 1BH 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 1BH. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 135,000

3 sales · Mean £ 248,333

Terraced

£ 122,500

4 sales · Mean £ 172,050

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

CA20 1BH 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 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Gosforth Hall Inn0.7 km
  • 1692 Wasdale0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • KellBank0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seascale5.2 km
  • Drigg5.4 km
  • Sellafield5.9 km