Town Head Garth is in Kirkby Thore, Penrith and in Westmorland And Furness district. CA10 1UN is located in the Eden and Lyvennet Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Penrith and The Border. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Town Head Garth, Kirkby Thore, Penrith, CA10 1UN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA10 1XH, CA10 1XT, CA10 1XN, CA10 1XX, CA10 1UE, CA10 1UF, CA10 1US, CA10 1XW, CA10 1UP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA10 1UN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.7% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.3% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.4% | 35.1% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 45.8% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 46.8% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 38.9% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 10.1% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.5% | 12.6% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 8.7% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 16.5% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 17.5% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 34.6% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.2% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 97.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.9% | 97.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 97.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Town Head Garth was 95.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.4% higher than the Appleby and Brough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Town Head Garth has the 8th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Appleby and Brough and the 114th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Town Head Garth, Penrith, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-05-01 | £180,000 |
| 14 Town Head Garth, Penrith, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-04-30 | £164,658 |
| 1 Town Head Garth, Penrith, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,500 | 2020-11-09 | £168,890 |
| 10 Town Head Garth, Penrith, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2019-06-07 | £174,908 |
| 14 Town Head Garth, Penrith, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2019-02-15 | £163,594 |
CA10 1UN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CA10 1UN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Thore School Kirkby Thore , CA10 1UU | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Long Marton School Long Marton , CA16 6BT | 3out of 4 | 2,972 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolton Primary School Bolton , CA16 6AW | 3out of 4 | 3,183 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Sowerby CofE Primary School Temple Sowerby , CA10 1RZ | 3out of 4 | 3,236 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milburn School Milburn , CA10 1TN | 3out of 4 | 4,260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Gypsum Canteen | 305 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Thore School | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Kirkby Thore Recreation Ground KIRKBY THORE RECREATION FIELD KIRKBY THORE RECREATION FIELD PIPER LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 649 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.