Is CA12 4SG a safe place to live?

Yes, CA12 4SG is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 15 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of CA12 4SG?

The population for the CA12 4SG area is approximately 199 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Eden, North West

CA12 4SG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA12 4SG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

199

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA12 4SG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10

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6/10

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1/10

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6/10

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4/10

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5/10

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1/10

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7/10

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1/10

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Area Character

CA12 4SG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 76% 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 · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA12 4SG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Wescoe in Eden. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Greystoke and Ullswater ward and the Penrith and The Border constituency.

Day-to-day life in CA12 4SG has the character of a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CA12 4SG are sourced from Output Area E00097614 (shared with 12 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 CA12 4SG. The average age is 49.9. 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 Asian1.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active

FT: 26%

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 2025-11)

CA12 4SG has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Burglary1

school Local Schools

Threlkeld CofE Primary School

Good61 pupils1.5 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Blencathra Centre0.0 km