Oxford Street is in Workington and in Cumberland district. CA14 2AL is located in the St Michael's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Workington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oxford Street, Workington, CA14 2AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA14 2AH, CA14 2DE, CA14 2RN, CA14 2DA, CA14 2NE, CA14 2BY, CA14 2BW, CA14 2BS, CA14 2BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA14 2AL is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 46.8% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 48.9% | 53.2% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 2AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 39.5% | 50% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 25.8% | -13.1% | 44.2% | -18.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 12.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 10.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 | 36.8% | 39.6% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 40.6% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 14.4% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.9% | 20.8% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.9% | 14% | -10.9% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 16.3% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 9.6% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 17.4% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 21.9% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.8% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 97.8% | 95.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 95.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 64.4% | 46.2% | 18.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oxford Street was 118.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 99.5% higher than the Harrington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oxford Street has the 16th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Harrington and the 141st highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oxford Street, Workington, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2024-06-27 | £80,476 |
| 41 Oxford Street, Workington, Cumberland Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-05-31 | £92,883 |
| 47 Oxford Street, Workington, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-04-07 | £111,219 |
| 17 Oxford Street, Workington, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2020-02-07 | £78,934 |
| 21 - 23 Oxford Street, Workington, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2017-07-07 | £319,232 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Nursery and Infant School Station Road , CA14 2UY | 3out of 4 | 293 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Derwent Street , CA14 2DW | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Junior School Victoria Road , CA14 2RE | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Infant and Nursery School Islay Place , CA14 3XB | 4out of 4 | 860 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Infant & Nursery School Newlands Lane , CA14 3JG | 4out of 4 | 993 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington Harrington Road , CA14 3EE | - not rated | 715 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workington Academy Stainburn Road , Stainburn CA14 4EB | 2out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Energy Coast UTC Blackwood Road , Lillyhall CA14 4JW | 4out of 4 | 4,034 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes College - West Cumbria Hallwood Road , Lillyhall Business Park CA14 4JN | - not rated | 4,843 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,248 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Cumbria Learning Centre Toll Bar , Distington CA14 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,863 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK West Cumbria - BILC | OXFORD HOUSE 19 OXFORD STREET WORKINGTON CA14 2AL | 33 yd | |
| Regent Court | 10-12 OXFORD STREET WORKINGTON CA14 2AH | 62 yd | |
| Daily Crave Desserts | 9 OXFORD STREET WORKINGTON CA14 2AL | 63 yd | |
| The Catch Fish and Chip Shop | 1-2 LISMORE PLACE WORKINGTON CA14 2BN | 223 yd | |
| Hedi's Bar & Kitchen | THE RIFT 44 FINKLE STREET WORKINGTON CA14 2BB | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ's Club | 31-33 NEW SOUTH WATT STREET WORKINGTON CA14 2RZ | 201 yd | |
| Vinnie's Bar | THE APPLETREE 31 FINKLE STREET WORKINGTON CA14 2BE | 274 yd | |
| Trades Hall Social Club | 41 BROW TOP WORKINGTON CA14 2DP | 327 yd | |
| Unowhere | 43C JANE STREET WORKINGTON CA14 3BW | 391 yd | |
| Lounge 41 | 43A JANE STREET WORKINGTON CA14 3BW | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamma Mia's | 14 OXFORD STREET WORKINGTON CA14 2AH | 54 yd | |
| Chinese Dragon | 11 OXFORD STREET WORKINGTON CA14 2AL | 59 yd | |
| Park Fisheries | 45 OXFORD STREET WORKINGTON CA14 2AL | 67 yd | |
| Subway (Workington) | 1-3 MURRAY ROAD WORKINGTON CA14 2AD | 194 yd | |
| Bismillah Balti | 5 FALCON PLACE WORKINGTON CA14 2EX | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | TESCO NEW BRIDGE ROAD WORKINGTON CA14 3YG | 479 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | MARKS AND SPENCER PLC 26-38 POW STREET WORKINGTON CA14 3AG | 480 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Intrim Fitness Centre MURRAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 275 yd |
| St Patricks Catholic Primary School DERWENT STREET | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Energize Ladies Fitness Studio (Closed) 82a 82a John Street | health and fitness suite | 361 yd |
| Workington Leisure Centre GRIFFIN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 473 yd |
| Workington Cricket Club (Ernest Valentine Cricket Ground) THE CLOFFOCKS | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Cloffocks (Closed) HILLCREST | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic High School HARRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 598 yd |
| Borough Park (Workington Reds Fc) BOROUGH PARK BOROUGH PARK | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Derwent Park Stadium DERWENT PARK DERWENT PARK CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 676 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 | 39.1% |
| 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 | 60.9% |
| Median download speed | 24.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.