CA25 5AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Union Street, 0.1km from Cleator Moor in Cleator Moor. Administratively it sits within Cleator Moor West ward and the Copeland constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CA25 5AJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CA25 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00097372 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UNION STREET, CA25 5AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNION STREET, CA25 5AJ.
279
48
£ 37,600 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA25 5AJ 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
Social renting makes up 59% of tenure in CA25 5AJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 48-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 CA25 5AJ. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CA25 5AJ is moderate at 68 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
Cleator Moor Nursery School
Montreal CofE Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Four Seasons Express0.1 km
- Greggs Plc0.1 km
- Sproats Newsagents0.5 km
- Waffle Box0.2 km
- Dentville Stores0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Littles Arms0.9 km
- Moffats0.1 km
- Columba Club0.2 km
- The Celtic Bar0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Canton Chef0.2 km
- The Cafe0.0 km
- Copeland Occupational Social Centre0.1 km
- Home To Work0.5 km
- West Lakes Hemp Coffee Shop0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Supermarket0.6 km
- Nisa0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Aspava0.2 km
- The Creative Cup0.1 km
- Sproat's Fish Shop0.4 km
- Chattanooga0.2 km
- Caspian Pizza0.2 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Corkickle4.9 km
- Whitehaven5.8 km
- St Bees5.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CA255AJ · Data under Open Government Licence