CA22 2BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Whitegate, 0.3km from Smithfield in Egremont. Administratively it sits within Egremont ward and the Copeland constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CA22 2BQ 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £44k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for CA22 2BQ are sourced from Output Area E00097403 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITEGATE, CA22 2BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEGATE, CA22 2BQ.
199
44
£ 36,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA22 2BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CA22 2BQ has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA22 2BQ. The average age is 43.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 44,000
1 sales · Mean £ 44,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA22 2BQ has low crime rates — 49 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.
school Local Schools
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
Orgill Primary School
West Lakes Academy
Bookwell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Coleridge Stores0.1 km
- Nisa0.5 km
- Pearson's0.1 km
- Boots Local Pharmacy0.5 km
- Cohen's Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Black Bull0.5 km
- Cat Inn0.5 km
- Egremont & Dist Conservative Club0.6 km
- Egremont Bowling Club0.5 km
- Egremont Rangers RLFC0.5 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Deja Brew0.5 km
- Teza Spice0.5 km
- The Meeting Place0.5 km
- West Coast Deli & Bakery0.9 km
- AgeUK West Cumbria0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Frozen Foods0.5 km
- Co-op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chattanooga0.5 km
- Dragon Palace0.5 km
- Istanbul Pizza & Kebab House0.5 km
- Star Takeaway0.5 km
- Noah's Plaice0.1 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nethertown3.6 km
- St Bees3.7 km
- Braystones4.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CA222BQ · Data under Open Government Licence