CA22 2BU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Lea, 0.2km from Hagget End in Egremont. Administratively it sits within Egremont ward and the Copeland constituency.
For families considering a move, CA22 2BU represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CA22 2BU are sourced from Output Area E00097426 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH LEA, CA22 2BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH LEA, CA22 2BU.
212
49
£ 36,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA22 2BU 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 2BU's 72% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 4.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA22 2BU. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 122,500
2 sales · Mean £ 122,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA22 2BU has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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
Orgill Primary School
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
Bookwell Primary School
West Lakes Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Coleridge Stores0.2 km
- Nisa0.7 km
- Pearson's0.2 km
- BP Garage/Spar0.8 km
- Boots Local Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Black Bull0.5 km
- Cat Inn0.6 km
- Egremont & Dist Conservative Club0.7 km
- Egremont Bowling Club0.7 km
- Egremont Rangers RLFC0.7 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Deja Brew0.5 km
- Teza Spice0.6 km
- The Meeting Place0.6 km
- West Coast Deli & Bakery0.8 km
- AgeUK West Cumbria0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Frozen Foods0.6 km
- Co-op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chattanooga0.6 km
- Dragon Palace0.5 km
- Istanbul Pizza & Kebab House0.6 km
- Star Takeaway0.5 km
- Spuds & Co0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nethertown3.3 km
- St Bees3.8 km
- Braystones4.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CA222BU · Data under Open Government Licence