Railway Cottages is in Bullgill, Maryport and in Cumberland district. CA15 6TN is located in the Maryport North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Workington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Railway Cottages, Bullgill, Maryport, CA15 6TN 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. The local area around CA15 6TN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.8% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.2% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 38.7% | 36.8% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 43.9% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 7.9% | -7.4% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 39.9% | 40.5% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 34.9% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 17.5% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 26.3% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 14% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 10.5% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 17.5% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 18.4% | -6.6% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 2.8% | 4.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.5% | 100% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 92.9% 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% | 92.9% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 92.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 27.8% | 13.5% | 14.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 61% | 46.2% | 14.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Railway Cottages was 32.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.0% higher than the Dearham and Broughton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Railway Cottages has the 15th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Dearham and Broughton and the 369th lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Railway Cottages, Maryport, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2017-05-31 | £84,150 |
| 2 Railway Cottages, Maryport, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2013-10-25 | £88,158 |
| 3 Railway Cottages, Maryport, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £59,950 | 2001-11-23 | £213,534 |
| 3 Railway Cottages, Maryport, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £54,500 | 2001-04-12 | £199,459 |
| 3 Railway Cottages, Maryport, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £38,000 | 1998-01-14 | £155,654 |
CA15 6TN 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 | 36 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosscanonby St John's CofE School Garborough Close , Crosby CA15 6RX | 3out of 4 | 2,599 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oughterside Primary School Aspatria , CA7 2PY | 3out of 4 | 3,394 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dearham Primary School Dearham , CA15 7HR | 4out of 4 | 3,958 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allonby Primary School Moss Lane , Allonby CA15 6QG | 3out of 4 | 5,310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crosby Villa Playing Field | grass pitches | 843 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.