CA22 2AU is a mixed residential area on The Villas, 0.2km from Beck Green in Egremont. Administratively it sits within Egremont ward and the Copeland constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £235k.
Census 2021 statistics for CA22 2AU are sourced from Output Area E00097416 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE VILLAS, CA22 2AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE VILLAS, CA22 2AU.
227
52
£ 36,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CA22 2AU's 66% ownership and 52-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA22 2AU. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
Detached
£ 145,000
1 sales · Mean £ 145,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CA22 2AU is above average at 92 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.
school Local Schools
Bookwell Primary School
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
West Lakes Academy
Orgill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Coleridge Stores0.8 km
- Nisa0.7 km
- Pearson's0.8 km
- BP Garage/Spar0.3 km
- Boots Local Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Black Bull0.2 km
- Cat Inn0.4 km
- Egremont & Dist Conservative Club0.3 km
- Egremont Bowling Club0.7 km
- Egremont Rangers RLFC0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Deja Brew0.3 km
- Florence Arts Centre0.7 km
- Teza Spice0.5 km
- The Meeting Place0.4 km
- West Coast Deli & Bakery0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Frozen Foods0.4 km
- Co-op0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chattanooga0.4 km
- Dragon Palace0.3 km
- Istanbul Pizza & Kebab House0.5 km
- Star Takeaway0.2 km
- Spuds & Co0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nethertown3.6 km
- St Bees4.4 km
- Braystones4.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CA222AU · Data under Open Government Licence