Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

CA21 2YL House Prices & Local Information

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

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

281

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

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.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CA21 2YL — age 49, 86% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £247k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 30.4% year-on-year.

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

CA21 2YL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Braystones in Copeland. 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £247k, down 30.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CA21 2YL are sourced from Output Area E00171126 (shared with 14 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 2YL. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 270,000

13 sales · Mean £ 274,461

Terraced

£ 145,000

2 sales · Mean £ 145,000

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

CA21 2YL has low crime rates — 21 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 offences4
Burglary2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Tarnside Caravan Park0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Braystones0.3 km
  • Nethertown2.5 km
  • Sellafield3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Braystones Rail Station0.2 km