Postcode report
Is CA6 4JY a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About CA6 4JY: area rating, property, schools and local change
CA6 4JY is a postcode in Longtown, Cumberland, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CA6 4JY, then scores the surrounding small area 71/100 - top 16% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CA6 4JY are local prosperity and health, 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 CA6 4JY is based on Carlisle 007 Census 2021. It covers 8,810 residents, 42 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 53, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 84% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 4% 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 CA6 4JY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CA6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £245k from 39 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CA6 4JY 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 CA6 4JY 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 CA6 4JY; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CA6 4JY
Is CA6 4JY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 71/100 (top 16% 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 CA6 4JY?
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 CA6 4JY?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CA6 4JY?
LocaleIQ matched CA6 4JY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CA6 4JY?
The latest median sold price is £245k based on 39 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CA6 4JY?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.