Is CA21 2YJ a safe place to live?

Yes, CA21 2YJ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 3 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of CA21 2YJ?

The population for the CA21 2YJ area is approximately 281 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

RIVER VIEW, CA21 2YJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVER VIEW, CA21 2YJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

281

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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7/10

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1/10

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7/10

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2/10

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6/10

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3/10

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9/10

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4/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CA21 2YJ spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA21 2YJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on River View, 0.1km from Braystones in Copeland. Administratively it sits within Gosforth ward and the Copeland constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CA21 2YJ are sourced from Output Area E00171126 (shared with 14 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 CA21 2YJ. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%

Asian / British Asian0.7%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 37%

Unemployed: 2%

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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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CA21 2YJ has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

Beckermet CofE School

Good83 pupils1.4 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Tarnside Caravan Park0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Braystones0.7 km
Nethertown2.8 km
Sellafield3.0 km