Postcode Analysis Allerdale, North West

BOUCH WAY, CA5 6AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOUCH WAY, CA5 6AH.

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Population

377

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /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.

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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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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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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CA5 6AH — age 47, 79% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 47.2% year-on-year.

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

CA5 6AH is a safe, established residential area on Bouch Way, 0.5km from Thursby in Allerdale. Administratively it sits within Thursby ward and the Workington constituency.

For families considering a move, CA5 6AH represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, down 47.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CA5 6AH are sourced from Output Area E00096693 (shared with 26 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 CA5 6AH. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 103,350

16 sales · Mean £ 134,737

Detached

£ 268,950

4 sales · Mean £ 269,450

Terraced

£ 74,000

3 sales · Mean £ 74,000

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

CA5 6AH has low crime rates — 6 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 offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Thursby Primary School

Good111 pupils0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dalston (Cumbria)4.5 km
  • Wigton7.0 km
  • Carlisle9.7 km