CA22 2AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from Castle Croft 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for CA22 2AL are sourced from Output Area E00171126 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CA22 2AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA22 2AL.
281
49
£ 46,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CA22 2AL — age 49, 86% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA22 2AL. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
CA22 2AL has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bookwell Primary School
Orgill Primary School
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
Thornhill Primary School
West Lakes Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Black Bull1.0 km
- Egremont Rugby Union Football Club0.8 km
- The Wheatsheaf1.0 km
- Blue Bell1.0 km
- Masonic Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- West Coast Deli & Bakery0.8 km
- AgeUK West Cumbria0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Star Takeaway1.0 km
- Nice Bites1.0 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- BP Garage/Spar0.8 km
- Cohen's Pharmacy1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nethertown2.7 km
- Braystones3.8 km
- St Bees4.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CA222AL · Data under Open Government Licence