Lowca Lane is in Seaton, Workington and in Cumberland district. CA14 1JF is located in the Seaton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Workington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lowca Lane, Seaton, Workington, CA14 1JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA14 1JA, CA14 1SA, CA14 1JE, CA14 1JG, CA14 1JB, CA14 1RA, CA14 1RF, CA14 1RG, CA14 1RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA14 1JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.4% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.6% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 CA14 1JF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% 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 | 25.9% | 22.3% | -3.6% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 60.1% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 10% | 11.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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 | 49.2% | 44% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 34% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 16.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 20.8% | 15.9% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 10.3% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.6% | 10.7% | -12.9% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 8.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 24.5% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 24.9% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 0.8% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| White | 98.4% | 100% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 98.7% | 98.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 98.8% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 71.3% | 46.2% | 25.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lowca Lane was 19.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.7% lower than the St John's and Great Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lowca Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in St John's and Great Clifton and the 218th lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lowca Lane, Workington, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-04-02 | £153,205 |
| 11 Lowca Lane, Workington, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2002-01-18 | £232,453 |
CA14 1JF 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 CA14 1JF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Academy High Seaton , CA14 1NP | 4out of 4 | 229 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School Seaton Park , Seaton CA14 1HA | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northside Primary School Northside Road , Northside CA14 1BD | 1out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Derwent Street , CA14 2DW | 3out of 4 | 2,623 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Junior School High Street , CA14 4ES | 3out of 4 | 2,922 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workington Academy Stainburn Road , Stainburn CA14 4EB | 2out of 4 | 2,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington Harrington Road , CA14 3EE | - not rated | 3,066 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbria Academy for Autism Branthwaite Road , CA14 4SS | - not rated | 4,996 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Rugby Club | SEATON RUGBY CLUB, HIGH SEATON SEATON WORKINGTON CA14 1NP | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kowloon Take-Away | 92 MAIN ROAD SEATON WORKINGTON CA14 1JE | 79 yd | |
| Jaijo's Takeaway | 80 MAIN ROAD SEATON WORKINGTON CA14 1HY | 170 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seaton Rangers Rlfc Station Yard | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 246 yd |
| Seaton Juniors Fc MEADOW VALE | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Seaton C Of E Junior School SEATON PARK | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Meadow Vale (Closed) Meadow Vale | grass pitches | 484 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 | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.