CA21 2YW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cottage Row, 0.4km from Braystones in Copeland. Administratively it sits within Gosforth ward and the Copeland constituency.
For families considering a move, CA21 2YW represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA21 2YW are sourced from Output Area E00171126 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COTTAGE ROW, CA21 2YW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTAGE ROW, CA21 2YW.
281
49
£ 46,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CA21 2YW spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA21 2YW. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 143,750
2 sales · Mean £ 143,750
Terraced
£ 102,000
1 sales · Mean £ 102,000
Semi-Detached
£ 105,250
2 sales · Mean £ 105,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA21 2YW has low crime rates — 21 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Tarnside Caravan Park0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Braystones0.4 km
- Nethertown2.5 km
- Sellafield3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Braystones Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CA212YW · Data under Open Government Licence