Brayton Street is in Workington and in Cumberland district. CA14 2NP 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 Brayton Street, Workington, CA14 2NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA14 2NS, CA14 2NL, CA14 2NW, CA14 2NY, CA14 2NN, CA14 2NR, CA14 2NH, CA14 2NG, CA14 2QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA14 2NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.6% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.4% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.9% | 41.2% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 38.4% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -5.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 13.7% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 49.3% | 40.2% | -9.1% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 38.5% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 14.1% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.2% | 19% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 11.4% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.7% | 17.1% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 9.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 19% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 19.4% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.5% | 98.7% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 95.9% | 97% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 97% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brayton Street was 50.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.5% lower than the St John's and Great Clifton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brayton Street has the 16th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in St John's and Great Clifton and the 402nd highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Brayton Street, Workington, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2024-11-29 | £72,659 |
| 23 Brayton Street, Workington, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-10-18 | £75,425 |
| 41 Brayton Street, Workington, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-01-29 | £98,804 |
| 17 Brayton Street, Workington, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-03-28 | £109,119 |
| 30 Brayton Street, Workington, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2022-04-22 | £105,601 |
CA14 2NP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Junior School Victoria Road , CA14 2RE | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Infant and Nursery School Islay Place , CA14 3XB | 4out of 4 | 489 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Nursery and Infant School Station Road , CA14 2UY | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Derwent Street , CA14 2DW | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Infant & Nursery School Newlands Lane , CA14 3JG | 4out of 4 | 774 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 | 466 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workington Academy Stainburn Road , Stainburn CA14 4EB | 2out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Energy Coast UTC Blackwood Road , Lillyhall CA14 4JW | 4out of 4 | 3,664 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 | 4,447 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 | 2,885 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Cumbria Learning Centre Toll Bar , Distington CA14 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 4,459 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Crave Desserts | 9 OXFORD STREET WORKINGTON CA14 2AL | 376 yd | |
| Age UK West Cumbria - BILC | OXFORD HOUSE 19 OXFORD STREET WORKINGTON CA14 2AL | 381 yd | |
| Regent Court | 10-12 OXFORD STREET WORKINGTON CA14 2AH | 419 yd | |
| The Garden | 2 STEELMEN'S WALK WORKINGTON CA14 3DX | 456 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza (Workington) | 14 CAMPBELL-SAVOURS WAY WORKINGTON CA14 3DZ | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unowhere | 43C JANE STREET WORKINGTON CA14 3BW | 413 yd | |
| Lounge 41 | 43A JANE STREET WORKINGTON CA14 3BW | 413 yd | |
| The Mad Scientist | 45 JANE STREET WORKINGTON CA14 3BW | 413 yd | |
| J D Electric Soup | SECOND FLOOR 41-45 JANE STREET WORKINGTON CA14 3BW | 414 yd | |
| Skinny Jimmy's | FIRST FLOOR 41-45 JANE STREET WORKINGTON CA14 3BW | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al's Kitchen | 89 HARRINGTON ROAD WORKINGTON CA14 2UE | 183 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab | 87 HARRINGTON ROAD WORKINGTON CA14 3EG | 202 yd | |
| Samadi's | 79 HARRINGTON ROAD WORKINGTON CA14 3EF | 225 yd | |
| Hot Woks | 61 HARRINGTON ROAD WORKINGTON CA14 3EF | 257 yd | |
| Double Happiness | 2A PEARSON STREET WORKINGTON CA14 2QR | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | MARKS AND SPENCER PLC 26-38 POW STREET WORKINGTON CA14 3AG | 613 yd | |
| Tesco | TESCO NEW BRIDGE ROAD WORKINGTON CA14 3YG | 883 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energize Ladies Fitness Studio (Closed) 82a 82a John Street | health and fitness suite | 324 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic High School HARRINGTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 337 yd |
| Intrim Fitness Centre MURRAY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| Workington Cricket Club (Ernest Valentine Cricket Ground) THE CLOFFOCKS | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| St Patricks Catholic Primary School DERWENT STREET | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Workington Leisure Centre GRIFFIN STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 753 yd |
| Cloffocks (Closed) HILLCREST | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Ellis Sports Ground ELLIS SPORTS GROUND ELLIS SPORTS GROUND MOSS BAY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Borough Park (Workington Reds Fc) BOROUGH PARK BOROUGH PARK | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| Derwent Park Stadium DERWENT PARK DERWENT PARK CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 1,057 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 | 79 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.