Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

MAIN STREET, CA26 3SA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN STREET, CA26 3SA.

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Population

208

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA26 3SA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CA26 3SA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 49% 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. Property prices are trending up 25.0% year-on-year.

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

CA26 3SA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Main Street, 0.2km from Frizington in Frizington. Administratively it sits within Cleator Moor East and Frizington ward and the Copeland constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CA26 3SA is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £45k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 25.0% year-on-year. 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 CA26 3SA are sourced from Output Area E00097434 (shared with 6 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 3SA. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 40,000

9 sales · Mean £ 47,049

Detached

£ 200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 200,000

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

Crime around CA26 3SA is moderate at 50 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 offences39
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order15
Other theft5
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good56 pupils0.1 km
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Frizington Nursery School

Good31 pupils0.4 km
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Frizington Community Primary School

Good138 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Frizington Veterans Club0.2 km
  • Frizington White Star Football Club0.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Frizington Chippy0.0 km
  • Original Chattanooga0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.0 km
  • Post Office0.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Frizington Shop Ltd0.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Lingla Cafe and Gift Shop0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corkickle5.7 km
  • Whitehaven6.1 km
  • Parton6.4 km