CA14 4JQ is in Winscales, Workington and Cumberland district. CA14 4JQ is located in the Harrington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Workington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Winscales, Workington, CA14 4JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA14 4JQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 53.5% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 46.5% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 14.2% | 22.3% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 46.6% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 24.6% | 21.8% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 15.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 35.2% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -13.2% |
| Good health | 24.1% | 32.9% | 8.8% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 27.4% | 14.7% | 12.7% | 14.7% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 1.8% | -7.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 13.1% | 2.7% | -10.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 4JQ this area, 32.6% 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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 32.6% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 8.3% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 13% | 4.5% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 10.9% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 21.8% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 7.1% | 7.3% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 99.5% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 97.9% | 97.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| No passport held | 25.9% | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Not answered | 18.5% | 6.0% | 12.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around CA14 4JQ was 322.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 2734.4% higher than the Cockermouth South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
CA14 4JQ has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Cockermouth South and the 28th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 232.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barn, Workington, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2012-07-30 | £341,101 |
CA14 4JQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CA14 4JQ 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 4JQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Furness Road , Westfield CA14 3PD | 3out of 4 | 3,357 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Distington Community School Church Road , Distington CA14 5TE | 2out of 4 | 3,391 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Junior School High Street , CA14 4ES | 3out of 4 | 3,472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Nursery and Primary School Nilsson Drive , CA14 5BD | 2out of 4 | 3,535 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Infant & Nursery School Newlands Lane , CA14 3JG | 4out of 4 | 3,538 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Coast UTC Blackwood Road , Lillyhall CA14 4JW | 4out of 4 | 915 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Workington Academy Stainburn Road , Stainburn CA14 4EB | 2out of 4 | 3,488 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington Harrington Road , CA14 3EE | - not rated | 3,784 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,777 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 | 1,377 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Cumbria Learning Centre Toll Bar , Distington CA14 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.