CA22 2BP is a mixed residential area on Garth Bank, 0.1km from Bookwell in Egremont. Administratively it sits within Egremont ward and the Copeland constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £70k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA22 2BP are sourced from Output Area E00097426 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GARTH BANK, CA22 2BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARTH BANK, CA22 2BP.
212
49
£ 36,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA22 2BP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CA22 2BP's 72% ownership and 49-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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA22 2BP. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 70,000
1 sales · Mean £ 70,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CA22 2BP is moderate at 64 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
Bookwell Primary School
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
West Lakes Academy
Orgill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Coleridge Stores0.5 km
- Nisa0.6 km
- Pearson's0.5 km
- BP Garage/Spar0.5 km
- Boots Local Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Black Bull0.2 km
- Cat Inn0.4 km
- Egremont & Dist Conservative Club0.4 km
- Egremont Bowling Club0.6 km
- Egremont Rangers RLFC0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Deja Brew0.3 km
- Teza Spice0.5 km
- The Meeting Place0.4 km
- West Coast Deli & Bakery0.5 km
- AgeUK West Cumbria0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Frozen Foods0.4 km
- Co-op0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chattanooga0.4 km
- Dragon Palace0.2 km
- Istanbul Pizza & Kebab House0.4 km
- Star Takeaway0.2 km
- Spuds & Co0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nethertown3.5 km
- St Bees4.1 km
- Braystones4.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CA222BP · Data under Open Government Licence