Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

DYKE STREET, CA26 3QW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DYKE STREET, CA26 3QW.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

267

cake
Avg Age

39

payments
Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

work
Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: CA26 3QW 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.

shieldSafety
5/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
favoriteHealth
1/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
directions_transitTransit
1/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
psychology

Area Character

With 48% social renting, CA26 3QW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 43.6% year-on-year.

home £85,250 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA26 3QW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dyke Street, 0.3km 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 3QW 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 43.6% 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 3QW are sourced from Output Area E00097435 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA26 3QW. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 100,250

2 sales · Mean £ 100,250

Terraced

£ 70,000

3 sales · Mean £ 60,000

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

CA26 3QW has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences35
Public order14
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

P

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good56 pupils0.2 km
A

Frizington Nursery School

Good31 pupils0.4 km
P

Frizington Community Primary School

Good138 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Frizington Veterans Club0.3 km
  • Frizington White Star Football Club0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Frizington Chippy0.3 km
  • Original Chattanooga0.4 km
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Boots The Chemist0.4 km
  • Post Office0.4 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Frizington Shop Ltd0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Lingla Cafe and Gift Shop0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Corkickle6.0 km
  • Whitehaven6.5 km
  • Parton6.7 km