High Street is in Kirkby Stephen and in Westmorland And Furness district. CA17 4SH 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 High Street, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA17 4SJ, CA17 4SL, CA17 4TF, CA17 4TQ, CA17 4SG, CA17 4TB, CA17 4QZ, CA17 4AJ, CA17 4AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA17 4SH has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 50.8% | 49% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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% | 30.8% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 50.4% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.9% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 7.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) 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 | 50% | 47.5% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 39.2% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 9.8% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 22% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 9.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 12.8% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.4% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 32.2% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.6% | 100% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 96.2% | 97.7% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 98.1% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 39.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% lower than the Appleby and Brough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 27th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Appleby and Brough and the 363rd highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Barn High Street, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland And Furness Other, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2024-06-03 | £592,938 |
| 113 High Street, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-04-10 | £144,431 |
| 87 High Street, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-07-14 | £323,599 |
| 121 High Street, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2022-10-28 | £255,194 |
| Whitehouse Farm High Street, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria Detached, a newly built property | £437,500 | 2021-03-05 | £499,519 |
CA17 4SH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 4SH 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.
| Retired | 65 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Stephen Primary School Nateby Road , CA17 4AE | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Stephen Grammar School Christian Head , CA17 4HA | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Church | Place Of Worship, Market Street | 308 yd | |
| Auction Mart Cafe | Faraday Road | 391 yd | |
| Horse Shoe Cafe | 50-52 Market Street | 399 yd | |
| The White Hare Cafe | 40 Market Street | 399 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 51-34 Market Street | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Eden Rugby Club | Westgarth Road | 163 yd | |
| The La'l Nook | 1 Croft Street | 337 yd | |
| The Black Bull Hotel | 38 Market Street | 399 yd | |
| Kirkby Stephen Sports & Social Club | Market Street | 432 yd | |
| The Pennine Boutique Hotel | Market Square | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beagles Bakes and Baguettes | 44 Market Street | 399 yd | |
| Archway Fish and Chips | 36 Market Street | 399 yd | |
| Stitched up in Eden | 3 Waltons Yard, Market Square | 505 yd | |
| Santorino | 18 Market Square | 505 yd | |
| Coast to Coast | 19-21 North Road | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Eastern and Cumbrian Co-op | Redmayne Road | 670 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Stephen Primary School NATEBY ROAD | grass pitches | 306 yd |
| Pennine Park WESTGARTH ROAD | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Kirkby Stephen Grammar School CHRISTIAN HEAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 569 yd |
| Kirkby Stephen Cricket Club Mellbecks | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Parrots Park HARTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 875 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 | 97.7% |
| 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 | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.