Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

WINDER GATE, CA26 3QS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDER GATE, CA26 3QS.

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Population

222

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA26 3QS 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.

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8/10
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3/10
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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CA26 3QS has a significant social housing presence — 40% 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. Property prices are trending down 56.1% year-on-year.

home £149,250 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA26 3QS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Winder Gate, 0.1km from Yeat House in Frizington. Administratively it sits within Cleator Moor East and Frizington ward and the Copeland constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CA26 3QS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 56.1% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CA26 3QS are sourced from Output Area E00097439 (shared with 9 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 CA26 3QS. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 91,000

1 sales · Mean £ 91,000

Semi-Detached

£ 178,750

2 sales · Mean £ 178,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CA26 3QS has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Frizington Nursery School

Good31 pupils0.6 km
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Frizington Community Primary School

Good138 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good56 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Post Office0.7 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Frizington White Star Football Club0.7 km
  • The Frizington Veterans Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Lingla Cafe and Gift Shop0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Original Chattanooga0.8 km
  • Frizington Chippy0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Frizington Shop Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corkickle6.4 km
  • Whitehaven6.8 km
  • Parton7.1 km