Roper Street is in Maryport and in Cumberland district. CA15 8DJ is located in the Maryport South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Workington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Roper Street, Maryport, CA15 8DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA15 8DH, CA15 8DE, CA15 8DL, CA15 8DD, CA15 8DA, CA15 8DB, CA15 8BT, CA15 8BU, CA15 8BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA15 8DJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48% | 48.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 CA15 8DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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 | 32.6% | 47.5% | 14.9% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 35.7% | -16.8% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 9.5% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 47.3% | 47.6% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 30.7% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 16.1% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
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 13.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 21.8% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 9.5% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 17.3% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 30% | 12.8% | 16.9% | 13.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 13.2% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -20.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 99.6% 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% | 99.6% | 4.0% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 99.6% | 4.0% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| No passport held | 25.5% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 59.6% | 46.2% | 13.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roper Street was 25.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.2% lower than the Maryport North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roper Street has the 5th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Maryport North and the 274th lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% 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 Roper Street, Maryport, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-08-09 | £80,835 |
| 4 Roper Street, Maryport, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-05-27 | £133,264 |
| 18 Roper Street, Maryport, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-05-26 | £155,474 |
| 12 Roper Street, Maryport, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-08-23 | £115,385 |
| 3 Roper Street, Maryport, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2017-01-26 | £99,595 |
CA15 8DJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grasslot Infant School Main Road , Grasslot CA15 8BT | 4out of 4 | 208 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Ennerdale Road , CA15 8HN | 4out of 4 | 679 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ewanrigg Junior School Ennerdale Road , CA15 8HN | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherton Infant School Rydal Avenue , CA15 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellenborough and Ewanrigg Infant School Victory Crescent , CA15 7NE | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherhall School Netherhall Road , CA15 6NT | 3out of 4 | 1,729 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babs Baps | UNIT 1 SOLWAY TRADING ESTATE MARYPORT CA15 8NF | 117 yd | |
| West Coasta Coffee | 2 ENNERDALE ROAD MARYPORT CA15 8HN | 575 yd | |
| West House (Sandy Lonning) | WEST HOUSE 47 SANDY LONNING MARYPORT CA15 8LW | 646 yd | |
| Castle Hill | CASTLE HILL HIGH STREET MARYPORT CA15 6BQ | 679 yd | |
| Marina View Cafe | MARYPORT MARINA MARINE ROAD MARYPORT CA15 8AY | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryport Labour Club | MARYPORT LABOUR CLUB 41-43 SENHOUSE STREET MARYPORT CA15 6BL | 867 yd | |
| Thomas Henry | THE THOMAS HENRY 61-63 SENHOUSE STREET MARYPORT CA15 6BT | 875 yd | |
| Phoenix Tap | 66 HIGH STREET MARYPORT CA15 6BG | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grasslot Fish Shop | 1 GARNER STREET MARYPORT CA15 8DE | 52 yd | |
| Mozza's Kitchen | UNIT 18 MARYPORT MANAGED BUSINESS CENTRE MAIN ROAD MARYPORT CA15 8NG | 239 yd | |
| Atish | 66 SENHOUSE STREET MARYPORT CA15 6BS | 896 yd | |
| Pedros | 92 SENHOUSE STREET MARYPORT CA15 6BS | 900 yd | |
| Chattanooga (Maryport) | CHATTANOOGA 96 SENHOUSE STREET MARYPORT CA15 6BS | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Frozen Foods | 76 SENHOUSE STREET MARYPORT CA15 6BS | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grasslot Welfare W.M.C. (Elbra Rangers Arlfc) GRASSLOT MINERS WELFARE GRASSLOT MINERS WELFARE MAIN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 104 yd |
| Bodyflex & Body & Soul 16A 16A SOLWAY TRADING ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 250 yd |
| Milltoft Field GAVEL STREET | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| The Wave Centre THE WAVE THE WAVE IRISH STREET | health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| Sandy Lonning Community Sports Field FLETCHER CRESCENT | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Ennerdale Road VICTORY CRESCENT | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Maryport Civic Hall (Closed) Lower Church Street | 945 yd | |
| Maryport Arlfc MEALPOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 959 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.29 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.29 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.