Postcode report
Is CA26 3AA a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About CA26 3AA: area rating, property, schools and local change
CA26 3AA is a postcode in Cleator Moor East and Frizington, Cumberland, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CA26 3AA, then scores the surrounding small area 61/100 - top 36% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CA26 3AA are local prosperity 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 CA26 3AA is based on Copeland 004 Census 2021. It covers 11,573 residents, 74 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 68% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 19% 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 6/10.
For property prices near CA26 3AA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CA26 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £132k from 43 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CA26 3AA 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 CA26 3AA 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 CA26 3AA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record 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 CA26 3AA
Is CA26 3AA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 61/100 (top 36% 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 CA26 3AA?
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 CA26 3AA?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CA26 3AA?
LocaleIQ matched CA26 3AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CA26 3AA?
The latest median sold price is £132k based on 43 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CA26 3AA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.