The Gavels is in Great Clifton, Workington and in Cumberland district. CA14 1XB 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 The Gavels, Great Clifton, Workington, CA14 1XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA14 1XD, CA14 1UU, CA14 1UT, CA14 1XA, CA14 1UW, CA14 1XF, CA14 1UY, CA14 1UX, CA14 1TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA14 1XB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CA14 1XB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.5% | 46.1% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 28.3% | -16.5% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 12.6% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 9.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 26% | 45.7% | 19.7% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 43.1% | 28.4% | -14.7% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 18.1% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 10.8% | 6.6% | -4.2% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 CA14 1XB this area, 30% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.6% | 30% | -11.6% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 13.7% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 12.6% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 17.9% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 17.4% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.5% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 98.1% | 97.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Gavels was 62.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 451.9% higher than the Cockermouth South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Gavels has the 3rd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Cockermouth South and the 320th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 The Gavels, Workington, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-11-08 | £114,463 |
| 38 The Gavels, Workington, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-07-21 | £107,251 |
| 29 The Gavels, Workington, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-01-13 | £120,113 |
| 37 The Gavels, Workington, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2021-10-01 | £75,656 |
| 38 The Gavels, Workington, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-01-18 | £102,288 |
CA14 1XB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 308 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Academy High Seaton , CA14 1NP | 4out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School Seaton Park , Seaton CA14 1HA | 3out of 4 | 3,047 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Junior School High Street , CA14 4ES | 3out of 4 | 3,885 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Infant & Nursery School Newlands Lane , CA14 3JG | 4out of 4 | 4,060 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 | 3,473 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington Harrington Road , CA14 3EE | - not rated | 4,317 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Energy Coast UTC Blackwood Road , Lillyhall CA14 4JW | 4out of 4 | 5,030 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 | 4,598 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 | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.