Castle Park is in Brough, Kirkby Stephen and in Westmorland And Furness district. CA17 4BD is located in the Appleby and Brough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Penrith and The Border. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Park, Brough, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA17 4BE, CA17 4BF, CA17 4AZ, CA17 4BS, CA17 4BA, CA17 4BB, CA17 4BN, CA17 4AT, CA17 4AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA17 4BD 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 | 50.4% | 50.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.2% | -0.4% | 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 | 28.5% | 33.6% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 47% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 10.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 44.3% | 44.1% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 39.9% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 13.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 22.3% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 12.1% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 14.7% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 7.2% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 19.4% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 20.8% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.5% | 99.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 98.9% | 98.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 98.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 34.6% | 13.5% | 21.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Park was 13.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.9% lower than the Appleby and Brough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Park has the 12th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Appleby and Brough and the 148th lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 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 lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Castle Park, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-02-10 | £157,286 |
| 17 Castle Park, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-11-04 | £181,873 |
| 18 Castle Park, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-09-26 | £159,847 |
| 15 Castle Park, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-09-12 | £124,880 |
| 5 Castle Park, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-11-01 | £233,933 |
CA17 4BD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 112 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brough Community Primary School Brough Community Primary School , CA17 4EW | 2out of 4 | 422 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warcop CofE Primary School Warcop , CA16 6NX | 3out of 4 | 5,317 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allison's Cafe | New Road | 172 yd | |
| Brough Chippy | New Road | 172 yd | |
| The Outfitters Cafe Bar | Bridge House, Main Street | 257 yd | |
| Brough Castle Farm Ice Cream & Tearoom | Brough Castle Farm | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Fleece Inn | Main Street | 159 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.