Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

CA20 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CA20 1BQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

200

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CA20 1BQ is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 91% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

CA20 1BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Row in Gosforth. Administratively it sits within Gosforth ward and the Copeland constituency.

For families considering a move, CA20 1BQ represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CA20 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00097443 (shared with 13 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 CA20 1BQ. The average age is 60.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 2025-12)

CA20 1BQ has low crime rates — 6 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.

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Gosforth CofE Primary School

Good123 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Gosforth Hall Inn0.5 km
  • 1692 Wasdale0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • KellBank0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Yam Frae Yam0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Simply Fresh0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seascale4.9 km
  • Drigg5.0 km
  • Sellafield5.8 km