Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

CA20 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA20 1BJ.

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

CA20 1BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £310k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

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

For serious buyers, CA20 1BJ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

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 £310k.

Census 2021 statistics for CA20 1BJ 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 1BJ. 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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 385,000

1 sales · Mean £ 385,000

Semi-Detached

£ 295,000

5 sales · Mean £ 235,000

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

CA20 1BJ 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 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Gosforth Hall Inn0.8 km
  • 1692 Wasdale0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • KellBank0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seascale5.2 km
  • Drigg5.5 km
  • Sellafield5.8 km