Beech Lane is in Cockermouth and in Cumberland district. CA13 9HQ is located in the Cockermouth North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Workington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beech Lane, Cockermouth, CA13 9HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA13 9HH, CA13 9HW, CA13 9HN, CA13 9HP, CA13 9HG, CA13 9HJ, CA13 9HR, CA13 9HD, CA13 9HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA13 9HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 55.3% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 47.8% | 44.7% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 CA13 9HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% 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 | 17.5% | 21% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.2% | 62.9% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 18.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 10% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.6% | 41.4% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 43.4% | 39.1% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 13.7% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.6% | 12.2% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 5.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 10.9% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 10.9% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 45% | 52.6% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 18.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
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 | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 99.2% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 97.1% | 95.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 95.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 62% | 46.2% | 15.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Lane was 7.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.4% lower than the Bothel and Wharrels average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Beech Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Bothel and Wharrels and the 71st lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Beech Lane, Cockermouth, Cumberland Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-05-03 | £382,751 |
| 4 Beech Lane, Cockermouth, Cumberland Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-09-20 | £341,891 |
| 6 Beech Lane, Cockermouth, Cumberland Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-04-11 | £460,561 |
| 26 Beech Lane, Cockermouth, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £397,500 | 2022-06-28 | £435,201 |
| 8 Beech Lane, Cockermouth, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-06-29 | £418,293 |
CA13 9HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 CA13 9HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' CofE School Slatefell Drive , CA13 9BH | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Primary School Gallowbarrow , CA13 0DX | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Mountain View , CA13 0DG | 2out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School Dovenby , Cumbria CA13 0PG | 4out of 4 | 3,379 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy Eaglesfield , CA13 0QY | 4out of 4 | 4,137 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockermouth School Castlegate Drive , CA13 9HF | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fermento - Italian Family Kitchen | 2 MARKET PLACE COCKERMOUTH CA13 9NQ | 652 yd | |
| Bamboo Restaurant | 16 MARKET PLACE COCKERMOUTH CA13 9NQ | 678 yd | |
| Castlegate Deli | 1 CASTLEGATE COCKERMOUTH CA13 9EU | 711 yd | |
| King's Church | 2 MARKET STREET COCKERMOUTH CA13 9NJ | 754 yd | |
| 41 Market Place | 41 MARKET PLACE COCKERMOUTH CA13 9LT | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Bar | CASTLE BAR 14 MARKET PLACE COCKERMOUTH CA13 9NQ | 669 yd | |
| Seth's Bar | 1 MARKET PLACE COCKERMOUTH CA13 9NH | 680 yd | |
| The Bitter End | 15 KIRKGATE COCKERMOUTH CA13 9PJ | 699 yd | |
| The Swan Inn | 52-56 KIRKGATE COCKERMOUTH CA13 9PH | 820 yd | |
| Black Bull Inn | BLACK BULL INN 17 MAIN STREET COCKERMOUTH CA13 9LE | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Basil | 7 MARKET PLACE COCKERMOUTH CA13 9NH | 688 yd | |
| Alternative Takeaway | 20 MAIN STREET COCKERMOUTH CA13 9LQ | 856 yd | |
| Windmill Fisheries | WINDMILL FISHERIES WINDMILL LANE COCKERMOUTH CA13 9AP | 863 yd | |
| Wild Zucchinis | 46B MAIN STREET COCKERMOUTH CA13 9LU | 920 yd | |
| Main Street Fisheries | 48 MAIN STREET COCKERMOUTH CA13 9LU | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa | 12 STATION STREET COCKERMOUTH CA13 9QW | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cockermouth School CASTLEGATE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Cockermouth Leisure Centre CASTLEGATE DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 515 yd |
| Highfield HIGHFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Cockermouth Squash Club HIGHFIELD SQUASH CLUB HIGHFIELD SQUASH CLUB HIGHFIELD ROAD | squash courts | 700 yd |
| Lifestyle & Shapers Fitness Centre MAYO COURTYARD MAYO COURTYARD MAIN STREET | health and fitness suite | 960 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 | 32.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.23 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.57 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.