Skiddaw Crescent, Distington, Workington, CA14 5TU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA14 5TU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents 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	50.9%	48.7%	-2.2%	51.0%	-2.3%
Male	49.1%	51.3%	2.2%	49.0%	2.3%

Partnership Status

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 5TU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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	37.1%	44%	6.9%	37.9%	6.1%
Married: Opposite sex	42.7%	40.3%	-2.4%	44.2%	-3.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Separated	2.3%	1.9%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	12.7%	7.4%	-5.3%	9.1%	-1.7%
Widowed	5.2%	5.1%	-0.1%	6.1%	-1.0%

Health

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	43.3%	42.8%	-0.5%	48.4%	-5.6%
Good health	31.3%	28.3%	-3.0%	33.6%	-5.3%
Fair health	15.3%	17.8%	2.5%	12.7%	5.1%
Bad health	8%	9.1%	1.1%	4.0%	5.1%
Very bad health	2.2%	2.2%	0.0%	1.2%	1.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 5TU this area, 31% 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 15.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	41.8%	31%	-10.8%	18.2%	12.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.1%	14.4%	0.3%	9.6%	4.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.4%	15.3%	-2.1%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	10.2%	5.5%	5.3%	4.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	12%	0.7%	16.9%	-4.9%
Degree or Similar	4.7%	15.7%	11.0%	33.8%	-18.1%
Other	6.1%	1.4%	-4.7%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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)
Chinese	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.9%	99.3%	0.4%	81.4%	17.9%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

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	95.6%	97.8%	2.2%	83.2%	14.6%
European Union	3.6%	1.4%	-2.2%	6.1%	-4.7%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.6%	97.8%	2.2%	83.2%	14.6%
10+ Years	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.8%	76.7%	-4.9%
Germany	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
No passport held	26.4%	13.5%	12.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.6%	37.2%	-4.6%
Christian	59.1%	46.2%	12.9%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	7.5%	6.0%	1.5%

Safety

Is Skiddaw Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Skiddaw Crescent was 38.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.0% higher than the Howgate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Skiddaw Crescent has the 6th highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Howgate and the 419th lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in CA14 5TU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Skiddaw Crescent are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cumberland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Skiddaw Crescent, Distington, Workington, CA14 5TU

Estimated Average Property Prices for CA14 5TU

Average Price
£106,649

Semi-Detached
£126,187

Terraced
£101,764

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Skiddaw Crescent

Average Price
£91,029

Semi-Detached
£125,953

Terraced
£82,298

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Skiddaw CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Skiddaw Crescent, Workington, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£160,000	2024-10-25	£160,907
10 Skiddaw Crescent, Workington, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2022-10-28	£103,902
12 Skiddaw Crescent, Workington, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£45,000	2015-05-22	£64,243
12 Skiddaw Crescent, Workington, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£49,000	2004-07-26	£86,830
15 Skiddaw Crescent, Workington, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£20,000	2001-01-10	£74,216

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CA14 5TU

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	62
Retired	52
Long-Term Sick or disabled	31
Part-Time Employee	23
Looking after home or family	15
Self-Employed	13
Unemployed	13
Student (economically inactive)	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Manufacturing	16
Construction	10
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Education	6
Other	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Distington Community School Church Road , Distington CA14 5TE	2out of 4	581 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beckstone Primary School Eadie Street , CA14 5PX	3out of 4	2,114 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Holden Road , Salterbeck CA14 5LN	2out of 4	2,480 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Nursery and Primary School Nilsson Drive , CA14 5BD	2out of 4	3,326 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lowca Community School Lowca , CA28 6QS	3out of 4	3,362 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Energy Coast UTC Blackwood Road , Lillyhall CA14 4JW	4out of 4	2,160 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington Harrington Road , CA14 3EE	- not rated	4,611 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Workington Academy Stainburn Road , Stainburn CA14 4EB	2out of 4	4,861 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	1,133 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Cumbria Learning Centre Toll Bar , Distington CA14 4PJ	3out of 4	486 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cumbria Academy for Autism Branthwaite Road , CA14 4SS	- not rated	2,614 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Distington Community and Amateur Spo	Distington Arlfc, West View Road		964 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Anthonys Chippy	78 Main Street, Distington		705 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons Daily	53-55 Main Street, Distington		539 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Distington Golf Course And Driving Range Charity Lane	golf	535 yd
Lakes College (West Cumbria) HALLWOOD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	673 yd
Distington Arlfc WEST VIEW ROAD	grass pitches	1,020 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	56.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	51.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	75.32 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	75.32 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.