Ashcroft Close is in Braithwaite, Keswick and in Cumberland district. CA12 5TB is located in the Bothel and Wharrels electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Copeland. This postcode has been in use since 1987-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashcroft Close, Braithwaite, Keswick, CA12 5TB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA12 5TF, CA12 5TE, CA12 5TG, CA12 5TQ, CA12 5TH, CA12 5TJ, CA12 5TD, CA12 5ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA12 5TB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.8% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.2% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 25% | 34.6% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 50.5% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 9.3% | -6.8% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 3.7% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.3% | 43.8% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 33.1% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 16.2% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 23.4% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 11.2% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 15.9% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 22.4% | 15.3% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 17.8% | -9.9% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.2% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 99.2% 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 | 98.6% | 99.2% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 99.2% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashcroft Close was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.5% lower than the Bothel and Wharrels average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashcroft Close has the 33rd highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Bothel and Wharrels and the 345th lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Ashcroft Close, Keswick, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-04-28 | £130,000 |
| 22 Ashcroft Close, Keswick, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2021-04-16 | £134,621 |
| 16 Ashcroft Close, Keswick, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2020-02-17 | £324,615 |
| 13 Ashcroft Close, Keswick, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-01-30 | £143,919 |
| 12 Ashcroft Close, Keswick, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-04-16 | £142,692 |
CA12 5TB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 5TB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braithwaite CofE Primary School Braithwaite , CA12 5TD | 3out of 4 | 98 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School Trinity Way , CA12 4HZ | 3out of 4 | 4,547 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 | 3,018 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barua Street Food | BRAITHWAITE NEW FARM BRAITHWAITE KESWICK CA12 5RY | 527 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Braithwaite C Of E Primary School | grass pitches | 200 yd |
| Braithwaite Cricket Club THE VIEW THE VIEW | grass pitches, tennis courts | 604 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 | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.