CA5 6BX is a safe, established residential area on St Andrews Close, 0.4km from Thursby in Thursby. Administratively it sits within Thursby ward and the Workington constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CA5, CA5 6BX offers 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. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £346k, up 30.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CA5 6BX are sourced from Output Area E00096695 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST ANDREWS CLOSE, CA5 6BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ANDREWS CLOSE, CA5 6BX.
490
44
£ 43,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA5 6BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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.
Area Character
CA5 6BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £346k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 30.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA5 6BX. The average age is 44.2. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 299,576
24 sales · Mean £ 298,037
Terraced
£ 74,000
3 sales · Mean £ 74,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA5 6BX has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thursby Primary School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dalston (Cumbria)4.3 km
- Wigton7.1 km
- Carlisle9.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CA56BX · Data under Open Government Licence