Postcode Analysis Allerdale, North West

WAMPOOL CLOSE, CA5 6BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAMPOOL CLOSE, CA5 6BF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

490

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CA5 6BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

CA5 6BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £337k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 44.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CA5 6BF is a safe, established residential area on Wampool Close, 0.5km from Thursby in Thursby. Administratively it sits within Thursby ward and the Workington constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CA5, CA5 6BF offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k, down 44.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CA5 6BF are sourced from Output Area E00096695 (shared with 15 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 CA5 6BF. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 199,950

5 sales · Mean £ 208,960

Detached

£ 309,950

11 sales · Mean £ 325,318

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

CA5 6BF has low crime rates — 5 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.

Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Thursby Primary School

Good111 pupils0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dalston (Cumbria)4.4 km
  • Wigton7.0 km
  • Carlisle9.6 km