CA22 2DJ is a mixed residential area on Main Street, 0.4km from Beck Green in Egremont. Administratively it sits within Egremont ward and the Copeland constituency.
Within the CA22 district, this postcode is characterised by a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £71k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CA22 2DJ are sourced from Output Area E00097423 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN STREET, CA22 2DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN STREET, CA22 2DJ.
207
48
£ 36,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA22 2DJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CA22 2DJ — age 48, 50% ownership, 29% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (48) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 11.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA22 2DJ. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 67,215
5 sales · Mean £ 76,943
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CA22 2DJ is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
West Lakes Academy
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
Bookwell Primary School
Orgill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Coleridge Stores0.6 km
- Nisa0.2 km
- Pearson's0.6 km
- Boots Local Pharmacy0.2 km
- Cohen's Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Black Bull0.4 km
- Cat Inn0.2 km
- Egremont & Dist Conservative Club0.3 km
- Egremont Bowling Club0.2 km
- Egremont Rangers RLFC0.2 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Deja Brew0.3 km
- Teza Spice0.0 km
- The Meeting Place0.2 km
- West Coast Deli & Bakery0.8 km
- AgeUK West Cumbria0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Heron Frozen Foods0.2 km
- Co-op0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chattanooga0.2 km
- Dragon Palace0.3 km
- Istanbul Pizza & Kebab House0.1 km
- Star Takeaway0.4 km
- Noah's Plaice0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Nethertown4.0 km
- St Bees4.2 km
- Braystones5.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CA222DJ · Data under Open Government Licence