Castle Cottages is in Mallerstang, Kirkby Stephen and in Westmorland And Furness district. CA17 4JT is located in the Kirkby Stephen and Tebay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Penrith and The Border. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Cottages, Mallerstang, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4JT 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 area surrounding CA17 4JT has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 46.2% | 50% | 3.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53.8% | 50% | -3.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CA17 4JT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23% | 21.4% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.3% | 66.7% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 22.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 2.6% | -4.6% | 9.1% | -6.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.8% | 60.3% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 37% | 28.8% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 6.8% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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.
In the area around CA17 4JT this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 9.4% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 11.1% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 12.8% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 15.4% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 41% | 45.3% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 11.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.4% | 94.5% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 96.5% | 93.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 93.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 13.1% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Cottages was 28.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.5% lower than the Appleby and Brough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Cottages has the 27th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Appleby and Brough and the 322nd lowest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Castle Cottages, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2021-03-02 | £292,611 |
| 1 Castle Cottages, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £79,500 | 2002-03-08 | £282,036 |
| 2 Castle Cottages, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 1997-06-16 | £330,135 |
CA17 4JT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 28% 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.
CA17 4JT 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 CA17 4JT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Full-Time Employee | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 20 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 641.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 640.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.