CA7 0AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brookfields, 0.3km from Western Bank in Wigton. Administratively it sits within Wigton ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CA7 0AF is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.
Census 2021 statistics for CA7 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00096716 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOKFIELDS, CA7 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKFIELDS, CA7 0AF.
296
42
£ 34,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA7 0AF 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
With 44% social renting, CA7 0AF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA7 0AF. The average age is 42.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 260,000
4 sales · Mean £ 283,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA7 0AF has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wigton Nursery and Infant School
Thomlinson Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Jo-Anne Beattie0.0 km
- North Allerdale Children's Centre0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wigton1.5 km
- Aspatria11.8 km
- Dalston (Cumbria)12.7 km
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Postcode Profile: CA70AF · Data under Open Government Licence