Postcode report
CA5 6NN Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About CA5 6NN: area rating, property, schools and local change
CA5 6NN is a postcode in Dalston and Burgh, Cumberland, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CA5 6NN, then scores the surrounding small area 80/100 - top 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CA5 6NN are safety and local prosperity, 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 CA5 6NN is based on Allerdale 002 Census 2021. It covers 7,012 residents, 19 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 53, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 80% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 5% 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 7/10.
For property prices near CA5 6NN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CA5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £281k from 40 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CA5 6NN 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 CA5 6NN 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 CA5 6NN; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CA5 6NN
Is CA5 6NN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 80/100 (top 4% 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 CA5 6NN?
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 CA5 6NN?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CA5 6NN?
LocaleIQ matched CA5 6NN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CA5 6NN?
The latest median sold price is £281k based on 40 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CA5 6NN?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.