Croft Head Road is in Seascale and in Cumberland district. CA20 1LZ is located in the Gosforth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Copeland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Croft Head Road, Seascale, CA20 1LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA20 1LP, CA20 1NN, CA20 1LY, CA20 1LR, CA20 1LT, CA20 1LS, CA20 1NB, CA20 1ND, CA20 1LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA20 1LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 24.7% | 30.9% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 48.8% | -9.5% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 40.7% | 38.9% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 42% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 8.4% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 13.7% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 17% | 14.2% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 11.5% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 12.6% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 9.9% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 20.9% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 28.1% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 98.3% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
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 | 98.5% | 98.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 98.6% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croft Head Road was 73.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.5% lower than the Egremont average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Croft Head Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Egremont and the 264th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Croft Head Road, Seascale, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-02-27 | £228,142 |
| 7 Croft Head Road, Seascale, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-05-06 | £230,669 |
| Dune End Croft Head Road, Seascale, Cumbria Detached, a newly built property | £200,000 | 2018-02-01 | £262,061 |
| 1 Croft Head Road, Seascale, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2017-07-21 | £161,453 |
| Dune Garth Croft Head Road, Seascale, Cumbria Detached, a newly built property | £179,950 | 2017-05-05 | £241,948 |
CA20 1LZ 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 CA20 1LZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seascale Primary School Crofthead Road , Seaascale CA20 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 159 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth CofE Primary School Wasdale Road , Gosforth CA20 1AZ | 3out of 4 | 3,912 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seascale Golf Club | Seascale Golf Course, The Banks | 745 yd | |
| Ice Cream Parlour & Cafe | Bailey Ground Hotel, Drigg Road | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SASRA Complex | Windscale Club, Gosforth Road | 418 yd | |
| Seascale Bowling Club | Gosforth Road, Seascale | 659 yd | |
| Shackles Off Youth & Community | The Vicarage, The Banks | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Wok | 1A Gosforth Road, Seascale | 659 yd | |
| Fidz Foods | 13 Gosforth Road, Seascale | 659 yd | |
| Pizza40 | 13C Gosforth Road, Seascale | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seascale Co-op | Gosforth Road, Seascale | 675 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seascale Primary School CROFT HEAD ROAD | grass pitches | 91 yd |
| Coniston Avenue Playing Field Coniston Avenue | grass pitches | 354 yd |
| Seascale Tennis Club Gosforth Road | tennis courts | 362 yd |
| Seascale Community Fitness Centre SEASCALE SPORTS HALL SEASCALE SPORTS HALL GOSFORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| Seascale Golf Club THE BANKS | golf | 745 yd |
| Seascale Sports Hall 1A 1A SOUTH PARADE | grass pitches | 818 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 | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| 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 | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.