Postcode Analysis Allerdale, North West

CA12 5SX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA12 5SX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

287

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 43,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA12 5SX 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.

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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CA12 5SX — age 51, 82% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £379k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 40.0% year-on-year.

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

CA12 5SX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Braithwaite in Allerdale. Administratively it sits within Bothel and Wharrels ward and the Copeland constituency.

For serious buyers, CA12 5SX is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £379k, down 40.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CA12 5SX are sourced from Output Area E00179283 (shared with 20 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 5SX. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 357,500

5 sales · Mean £ 326,800

Detached

£ 485,000

4 sales · Mean £ 464,680

Semi-Detached

£ 313,750

2 sales · Mean £ 313,750

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

CA12 5SX has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Braithwaite CofE Primary School

Good29 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Barua Street Food0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Aspatria19.8 km