Postcode report
CA21 2YJ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About CA21 2YJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
CA21 2YJ is a postcode in Gosforth, Cumberland, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CA21 2YJ, then scores the surrounding small area 51/100 - bottom 42% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CA21 2YJ are property market signals and safety, while housing 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 CA21 2YJ is based on Copeland 007 Census 2021. It covers 8,372 residents, 29 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 52, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 83% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 6% 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 4/10.
For property prices near CA21 2YJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CA21 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £295k from 8 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CA21 2YJ can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 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 CA21 2YJ 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near CA21 2YJ; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CA21 2YJ
Is CA21 2YJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 51/100 (bottom 42% 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 CA21 2YJ?
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 CA21 2YJ?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CA21 2YJ?
LocaleIQ matched CA21 2YJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CA21 2YJ?
The latest median sold price is £295k based on 8 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CA21 2YJ?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.