West Close is in Shap, Penrith and in Westmorland And Furness district. CA10 3LU is located in the Eamont and Shap electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Penrith and The Border. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Close, Shap, Penrith, CA10 3LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA10 3NH, CA10 3NP, CA10 3LS, CA10 3LT, CA10 3NQ, CA10 3LR, CA10 3NJ, CA10 3JS, CA10 3JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA10 3LU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 49.3% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.7% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 28.7% | 33.1% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 41.7% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 10.7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 13.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.6% | 38.7% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 37% | 36.3% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 18.3% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 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.
In the area around CA10 3LU this area, 30.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.1% | 30.5% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 11.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 13.2% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 18.1% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 18.9% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 97.7% | 95.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 96.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.5% | 13.5% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.8% | 37.2% | -6.4% |
| Christian | 60.5% | 46.2% | 14.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Close was 14.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.6% lower than the Appleby and Brough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Appleby and Brough and the 154th lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magpies West Close, Penrith, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-09-15 | £183,592 |
| Blossom Cottage West Close, Penrith, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2016-05-31 | £181,665 |
| Blossom Cottage West Close, Penrith, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2012-11-23 | £187,072 |
| Lane End West Close, Penrith, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £151,500 | 2011-12-19 | £229,220 |
| Lane End West Close, Penrith, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2008-10-31 | £213,438 |
CA10 3LU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 3LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Mining and quarrying | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shap Endowed CofE Primary School Main Street , Shap CA10 3NL | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey Kitchen | Midtown Stores, Main Street | 122 yd | |
| Shap Chippy also trading as Shappy Wheels | Cleveland House, Main Street | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms Hotel | Main Street | 117 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | Main Street | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes and Dales Co-operative Shap Branch | The Co Op, Main Street | 157 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shap Endowed C Of E School | grass pitches | 238 yd |
| Shap Sports Hall (Closed) | 299 yd | |
| The Memorial Park GAYLE AVENUE | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 429 yd |
| Shap Open Air Swimming Pool MEMORIAL PARK MEMORIAL PARK MAIN STREET | swimming pool | 450 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 | 51.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.54 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.