CA21 2YG is a sought-after residential area on Bankfield, 0.4km from Beckermet in Beckermet. Administratively it sits within Gosforth ward and the Copeland constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CA21, CA21 2YG offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 93% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £311k.
Census 2021 statistics for CA21 2YG are sourced from Output Area E00097337 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BANKFIELD, CA21 2YG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANKFIELD, CA21 2YG.
219
52
£ 46,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA21 2YG 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CA21 2YG spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA21 2YG. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 179,950
3 sales · Mean £ 200,816
Detached
£ 303,000
2 sales · Mean £ 303,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA21 2YG has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Beckermet CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Royal Oak Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Braystones2.0 km
- Nethertown3.2 km
- Sellafield3.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CA212YG · Data under Open Government Licence