Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

FOREST HOUSES, CA23 3AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST HOUSES, CA23 3AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

227

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CA23 3AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA23 3AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Forest Houses, 0.5km from Ennerdale Bridge in Copeland. Administratively it sits within Cleator Moor East and Frizington ward and the Copeland constituency.

For families considering a move, CA23 3AJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k.

Census 2021 statistics for CA23 3AJ are sourced from Output Area E00097428 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA23 3AJ. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 247,500

2 sales · Mean £ 247,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

CA23 3AJ has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Ennerdale and Kinniside CofE Primary School

Good51 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Shepherds Arms Hotel0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Fox & Hounds Inn0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Gather0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corkickle9.1 km
  • Whitehaven9.7 km
  • Parton10.0 km