Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

CROSSGILL COTTAGES, CA26 3RA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSSGILL COTTAGES, CA26 3RA.

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

332

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

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

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CA26 3RA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 91% 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

CA26 3RA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Crossgill Cottages, 0.9km from Rheda Park in Rheda Park. Administratively it sits within Cleator Moor East and Frizington ward and the Copeland constituency.

For families considering a move, CA26 3RA represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CA26 3RA are sourced from Output Area E00097432 (shared with 17 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 CA26 3RA. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

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

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

CA26 3RA has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good56 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Parkside Hotel0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Lingla Cafe and Gift Shop0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corkickle5.8 km
  • Whitehaven6.5 km
  • Parton7.1 km