Is CA20 1BU a safe place to live?

Yes, CA20 1BU is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 7 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CA20 1BU?

The average property price in CA20 1BU is currently around £150k.

What is the population of CA20 1BU?

The population for the CA20 1BU area is approximately 398 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

CA20 1BU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

398

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10

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8/10

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1/10

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10/10

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1/10

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7/10

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1/10

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7/10

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9/10

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Area Character

CA20 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CA20 1BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from New Mill in Copeland. Administratively it sits within Gosforth ward and the Copeland constituency.

For families considering a move, CA20 1BU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CA20 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00097441 (shared with 36 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 1BU. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active

FT: 44%

Unemployed: 0%

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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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Detached

£ 150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 150,000

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

CA20 1BU has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

Other crime1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Sellafield3.3 km
Seascale4.1 km
Braystones5.2 km