Carter Garth is in Great Clifton, Workington and in Cumberland district. CA14 1UA is located in the St John's and Great Clifton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Workington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carter Garth, Great Clifton, Workington, CA14 1UA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA14 1UE, CA14 1UD, CA14 1TZ, CA14 1UH, CA14 1TY, CA14 1XF, CA14 1UJ, CA14 1UN, CA14 1UW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA14 1UA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 51.6% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.6% | 48.4% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 1UA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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 | 27% | 26.4% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 52.2% | 0.7% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 11.1% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 13% | 9.2% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 42.6% | 43.4% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 38% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 14.5% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 3.3% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 20.3% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 8.3% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13.3% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 9.2% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 24.4% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 23.8% | -1.8% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.4% | 99.5% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 98.5% | 97.8% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 97.8% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carter Garth was 40.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 257.7% higher than the Cockermouth South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carter Garth has the 7th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Cockermouth South and the 445th lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.5%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter House Carter Garth, Workington, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2023-08-25 | £134,985 |
| 11 Carter Garth, Workington, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-07-31 | £80,438 |
| 5 Carter Garth, Workington, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2023-07-28 | £61,133 |
| 2 Carter Garth, Workington, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2022-09-05 | £101,503 |
| 19 Carter Garth, Workington, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-07-22 | £96,723 |
CA14 1UA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 1UA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School William Street , Great Clifton CA14 1WA | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Academy High Seaton , CA14 1NP | 4out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School Seaton Park , Seaton CA14 1HA | 3out of 4 | 2,815 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Junior School High Street , CA14 4ES | 3out of 4 | 3,774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Infant & Nursery School Newlands Lane , CA14 3JG | 4out of 4 | 3,948 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3,356 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington Harrington Road , CA14 3EE | - not rated | 4,194 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Energy Coast UTC Blackwood Road , Lillyhall CA14 4JW | 4out of 4 | 5,083 yd | University technical college | 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 | 4,617 yd | Free schools special | No | 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.21 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.73 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.