CA22 2SZ is in Woodend, Egremont and Cumberland district. CA22 2SZ is located in the Egremont electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Copeland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodend, Egremont, CA22 2SZ 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 local area around CA22 2SZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.4% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.6% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 CA22 2SZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.7% 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 | 22.5% | 20.7% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.5% | 63.7% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 19.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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%) 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 | 52.5% | 48.2% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 37.8% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10.7% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 15.2% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 9.2% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 15.5% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 12.5% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 7.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 15.8% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 27.7% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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 Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 100% | 98.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 98.1% | 98.4% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 98.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 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 | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.9% | 37.2% | -14.3% |
| Christian | 72.5% | 46.2% | 26.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around CA22 2SZ was 19.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.7% lower than the Egremont average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
CA22 2SZ has the 18th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Egremont and the 223rd lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southcroft, Egremont, Cumberland Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-04-15 | £154,903 |
| Whincroft, Egremont, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-08-16 | £177,991 |
| Corrie House, Egremont, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2015-02-13 | £433,813 |
| Melsungen, Egremont, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2014-03-25 | £308,857 |
| Wythburn, Egremont, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2011-08-30 | £266,049 |
CA22 2SZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 CA22 2SZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 62 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleator Moor Nursery School Ennerdale Road , Wath Brow CA25 5LW | 4out of 4 | 2,839 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moor Row Community Primary School School Street , CA24 3JW | 3out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orgill Primary School Southey Avenue , Orgill CA22 2HH | 3out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bridget's Catholic Primary School St Bridget's Lane , CA22 2BD | 3out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bookwell Primary School Bookwell , CA22 2LT | 4out of 4 | 2,404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Todholes Road , CA25 5DG | 3out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lakes Academy Main Street , CA22 2DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Whitehaven Academy Cleator Moor Road , CA28 8TY | 1out of 4 | 5,095 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bees School Wood Lane , ST BEES CA27 0DS | - not rated | 4,223 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cleator Football Pitch Church Street | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Gillfoot Park North Road | grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 50.0% |
| 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 | 50.0% |
| Median download speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 31.48 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 31.48 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.71 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.