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CA14 2UQ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About CA14 2UQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
CA14 2UQ is a postcode in St Michael's, Cumberland, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CA14 2UQ, then scores the surrounding small area 54/100 - bottom 50% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CA14 2UQ are local prosperity and housing, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CA14 2UQ is based on Allerdale 010 Census 2021. It covers 7,662 residents, 2,257 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 62% owner-occupied, 6% privately rented, 30% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near CA14 2UQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CA14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £200k from 91 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CA14 2UQ can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CA14 2UQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around CA14 2UQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 20 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about CA14 2UQ
Is CA14 2UQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 54/100 (bottom 50% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CA14 2UQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CA14 2UQ?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CA14 2UQ?
LocaleIQ matched CA14 2UQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CA14 2UQ?
The latest median sold price is £200k based on 91 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CA14 2UQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 20 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.