High Portinscale is in Portinscale, Keswick and in Cumberland district. CA12 5RN is located in the Bothel and Wharrels electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Copeland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Portinscale, Portinscale, Keswick, CA12 5RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA12 5RJ, CA12 5RH, CA12 5RP, CA12 5RW, CA12 5RQ, CA12 5TX, CA12 5RB, CA12 5RD, CA12 5RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA12 5RN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.9% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CA12 5RN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.9% | 20.6% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.3% | 61.7% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 17.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 9.5% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 46.5% | 50.9% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 37.5% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 9.7% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 CA12 5RN this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 8.6% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 5.7% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 9.4% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 19.6% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.8% | 49% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 15.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.1% | 99.3% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 97.4% | 96% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 61.6% | 46.2% | 15.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Portinscale was 24.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.4% lower than the Bothel and Wharrels average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Portinscale has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Bothel and Wharrels and the 271st lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 150.0%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 High Portinscale, Keswick, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-04-19 | £519,802 |
| 24 High Portinscale, Keswick, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £619,000 | 2023-03-02 | £665,362 |
| 32 High Portinscale, Keswick, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-08-24 | £699,451 |
| 5 High Portinscale, Keswick, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,250 | 2021-03-17 | £499,053 |
| 56 High Portinscale, Keswick, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2020-10-22 | £521,158 |
CA12 5RN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
CA12 5RN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CA12 5RN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braithwaite CofE Primary School Braithwaite , CA12 5TD | 3out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School Trinity Way , CA12 4HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,900 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keswick School Vicarage Hill , CA12 5QB | 4out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 54.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.