Postcode Analysis Allerdale, North West

WEST LANE, CA15 8RL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST LANE, CA15 8RL.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 30,700 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA15 8RL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 60% social renting, CA15 8RL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

CA15 8RL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Lane, 0.4km from Flimby in Flimby. Administratively it sits within Maryport South ward and the Workington constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CA15 8RL is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for CA15 8RL are sourced from Output Area E00096526 (shared with 6 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 CA15 8RL. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

Terraced

£ 82,500

4 sales · Mean £ 84,237

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

CA15 8RL has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences31
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2

school Local Schools

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Flimby Primary School

Good139 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Flimby Pie Shop0.3 km
  • Select Convenience Stores0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Flimby0.3 km
  • Maryport3.2 km
  • Workington Station5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Flimby Rail Station0.3 km