CA22 2BE is a mixed residential area on Nelson Square, 0.2km from Bookwell in Egremont. Administratively it sits within Egremont ward and the Copeland constituency.
For families considering a move, CA22 2BE represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £108k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 26.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CA22 2BE are sourced from Output Area E00097424 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NELSON SQUARE, CA22 2BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NELSON SQUARE, CA22 2BE.
202
52
£ 36,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA22 2BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CA22 2BE's 56% ownership and 52-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 26.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA22 2BE. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 97,000
3 sales · Mean £ 91,333
Semi-Detached
£ 102,000
7 sales · Mean £ 106,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CA22 2BE is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
Bookwell Primary School
West Lakes Academy
Orgill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Coleridge Stores0.4 km
- Nisa0.5 km
- Pearson's0.4 km
- Boots Local Pharmacy0.3 km
- Cohen's Pharmacy0.2 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Black Bull0.2 km
- Cat Inn0.3 km
- Egremont & Dist Conservative Club0.4 km
- Egremont Bowling Club0.5 km
- Egremont Rangers RLFC0.5 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Deja Brew0.2 km
- Teza Spice0.4 km
- The Meeting Place0.3 km
- West Coast Deli & Bakery0.6 km
- AgeUK West Cumbria0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Co-op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chattanooga0.3 km
- Dragon Palace0.2 km
- Istanbul Pizza & Kebab House0.4 km
- Star Takeaway0.2 km
- Noah's Plaice0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nethertown3.5 km
- St Bees4.0 km
- Braystones4.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CA222BE · Data under Open Government Licence