Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

BARWICKSTEAD, CA21 2YA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARWICKSTEAD, CA21 2YA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

219

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Avg Age

52

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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: CA21 2YA 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CA21 2YA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 93% 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 · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA21 2YA is a sought-after residential area on Barwickstead, 0.2km from Beckermet in Beckermet. Administratively it sits within Gosforth ward and the Copeland constituency.

For families considering a move, CA21 2YA represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CA21 2YA are sourced from Output Area E00097337 (shared with 8 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 CA21 2YA. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CA21 2YA has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Burglary1
Public order1

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Beckermet CofE School

Good83 pupils0.1 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Royal Oak Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Braystones2.0 km
  • Sellafield3.4 km
  • Nethertown3.4 km