CA15 6AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on King Street, 0.1km from Maryport in Maryport. Administratively it sits within Maryport North ward and the Workington constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CA15 6AJ are sourced from Output Area E00096603 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING STREET, CA15 6AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING STREET, CA15 6AJ.
277
46
£ 36,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA15 6AJ 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
The IMD places CA15 6AJ among England's most economically pressured postcodes — 7% unemployment; council investment and regeneration schemes are active or planned. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA15 6AJ. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CA15 6AJ is above average at 97 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Grasslot Infant School
Maryport CofE Primary School
Netherhall School
Netherton Infant School
Ewanrigg Junior School
Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Maryport
Ellenborough Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- A F Norman Chemists0.2 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.4 km
- Bri Margs0.3 km
- H S Dobie Chemist0.4 km
- Maryport News0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Annabell's Tearoom0.1 km
- Babs Baps1.0 km
- Better Cafe0.2 km
- Castle Hill0.3 km
- Her Citi0.2 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Cross Quays0.0 km
- Atish0.2 km
- Chattanooga0.3 km
- Grasslot Fish Shop0.8 km
- Mozza's Kitchen1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Maryport Labour Club0.2 km
- Royal Victoria0.3 km
- The Sailors Return0.0 km
- Thomas Henry0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Riverside B&B0.5 km
- The Waverley Hotel0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Heron Frozen Foods0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Maryport0.5 km
- Flimby3.1 km
- Workington Station8.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CA156AJ · Data under Open Government Licence