Is CA21 2YE a safe place to live?

Yes, CA21 2YE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 12 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of CA21 2YE?

The population for the CA21 2YE area is approximately 219 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

CA21 2YE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA21 2YE.

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Population

219

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Avg Age

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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 2YE 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CA21 2YE spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CA21 2YE 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 2YE. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

CA21 2YE has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4

Drugs2

Burglary1

Public order1

school Local Schools

Beckermet CofE School

Good83 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Royal Oak Hotel0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Braystones2.3 km
Sellafield3.6 km
Nethertown3.7 km