CA22 2BZ is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Beck Green in Egremont. Administratively it sits within Egremont ward and the Copeland constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CA22 2BZ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA22 2BZ are sourced from Output Area E00097415 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CA22 2BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA22 2BZ.
155
59
£ 36,600 /yr
26%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA22 2BZ 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
With 74% social renting, CA22 2BZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 59-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA22 2BZ. The average age is 59.0. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CA22 2BZ is moderate at 75 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
West Lakes Academy
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
Bookwell Primary School
Orgill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Coleridge Stores0.7 km
- Nisa0.5 km
- Pearson's0.7 km
- Boots Local Pharmacy0.2 km
- Cohen's Pharmacy0.2 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Black Bull0.2 km
- Cat Inn0.1 km
- Egremont & Dist Conservative Club0.0 km
- Egremont Bowling Club0.5 km
- Egremont Rangers RLFC0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Deja Brew0.1 km
- Florence Arts Centre0.8 km
- Teza Spice0.3 km
- The Meeting Place0.1 km
- West Coast Deli & Bakery0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Frozen Foods0.1 km
- Co-op0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chattanooga0.1 km
- Dragon Palace0.1 km
- Istanbul Pizza & Kebab House0.2 km
- Star Takeaway0.2 km
- Noah's Plaice0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nethertown3.8 km
- St Bees4.3 km
- Braystones4.9 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: CA222BZ · Data under Open Government Licence