Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

THE OLD READING ROOMS, CA23 3BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE OLD READING ROOMS, CA23 3BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

273

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CA23 3BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 81% 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 3BQ is a safe, established residential area on The Old Reading Rooms, 0.3km from Cleator in Cleator Moor. Administratively it sits within Cleator Moor West ward and the Copeland constituency.

For families considering a move, CA23 3BQ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CA23 3BQ are sourced from Output Area E00097386 (shared with 16 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 3BQ. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CA23 3BQ has low crime rates — 11 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.

Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good236 pupils1.2 km
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Cleator Moor Nursery School

Outstanding55 pupils1.5 km
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Montreal CofE Primary School

Good141 pupils1.5 km
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Moor Row Community Primary School

Good82 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Cleator Stores0.1 km
  • Tout Sweet0.1 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ennerdale Country House Hotel0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Cleator Cricket Club0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St Bees4.8 km
  • Corkickle5.5 km
  • Nethertown6.3 km