Lorton Close, Whitehaven, CA28 9SU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA28 9SU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.9%	53.5%	0.6%	51.0%	2.5%
Male	47.1%	46.5%	-0.6%	49.0%	-2.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around CA28 9SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	40.8%	43.3%	2.5%	37.9%	5.4%
Married: Opposite sex	35.9%	35.6%	-0.3%	44.2%	-8.6%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	2.2%	1.9%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	14.8%	10.6%	-4.2%	9.1%	1.5%
Widowed	6.3%	8.2%	1.9%	6.1%	2.1%

Health

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	44.9%	42.3%	-2.6%	48.4%	-6.1%
Good health	30.6%	33.3%	2.7%	33.6%	-0.3%
Fair health	16.6%	17.7%	1.1%	12.7%	5.0%
Bad health	5.7%	5%	-0.7%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	2.2%	1.7%	-0.5%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 CA28 9SU this area, 29.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.9%	29.8%	-10.1%	18.2%	11.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	24.7%	14.9%	-9.8%	9.6%	5.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.8%	13%	-1.8%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	7.2%	2.7%	5.3%	1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.6%	17.3%	9.7%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	7.2%	15.9%	8.7%	33.8%	-17.9%
Other	1.3%	1.9%	0.6%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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%	1%	1.0%	0.7%	0.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	99.4%	98%	-1.4%	81.4%	16.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.3% 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	99.4%	97.3%	-2.1%	83.2%	14.1%
European Union	0.6%	1.7%	1.1%	6.1%	-4.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.7%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99%	97.3%	-1.7%	83.2%	14.1%
10+ Years	0%	2%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.8%
2-5 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	62.7%	76.7%	-14.0%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	2.3%	1.3%	1.0%
No passport held	34.7%	13.5%	21.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.5%	37.2%	4.3%
Christian	53.8%	46.2%	7.6%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Lorton Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lorton Close was 65.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.7% higher than the Egremont North and St Bees average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lorton Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Egremont North and St Bees and the 295th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,200

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in CA28 9SU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lorton Close are based on 21 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cumberland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lorton Close, Whitehaven, CA28 9SU

Estimated Average Property Prices for CA28 9SU

Average Price
£110,016

Semi-Detached
£124,255

Terraced
£91,795

Detached
£105,131

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£84,135

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lorton Close

Average Price
£114,576

Semi-Detached
£121,402

Terraced
£106,754

Detached
£112,919

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£82,919

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lorton CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Lorton Close, Whitehaven, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2024-04-19	£146,481
1 Lorton Close, Whitehaven, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£115,000	2024-03-15	£128,021
22 Lorton Close, Whitehaven, Cumbria Other, an established residential building	£83,000	2022-12-05	£82,919
14 Lorton Close, Whitehaven, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£126,995	2021-04-16	£159,245
12 Lorton Close, Whitehaven, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£115,500	2020-10-23	£150,434

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CA28 9SU

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	59
Retired	43
Part-Time Employee	30
Looking after home or family	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	21
Other	12
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Self-Employed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	16
Manufacturing	13
Construction	13
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Transport and storage	5
Other	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Education	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cleator Moor Nursery School Ennerdale Road , Wath Brow CA25 5LW	2out of 4	5,137 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Valley Infant School and Nursery Whinlatter Road , CA28 8DA	- not rated	322 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Valley Primary School and Nursery Whinlatter Road , CA28 8DA	3out of 4	322 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School Esk Avenue , Corkickle CA28 8AJ	3out of 4	1,186 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Valley Junior School Whinlatter Road , Mirehouse CA28 8BD	- not rated	1,424 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hensingham Community Primary School Main Street , CA28 8QZ	- not rated	1,525 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Whitehaven Academy Cleator Moor Road , CA28 8TY	3out of 4	2,065 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Whitehaven Academy Cleator Moor Road , Hensingham CA28 8TY	- not rated	2,065 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Whitehaven School Cleator Moor Road , Hensingham CA28 8TY	- not rated	2,065 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Benedict's Catholic High School Red Lonning , Hensingham CA28 8UG	3out of 4	2,332 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ehenside Community School Towerson Street , CA23 3EL	- not rated	5,199 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ingwell School , CA24 3JZ	- not rated	2,044 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
College House Flatt Walks , CA28 7RW	- not rated	2,096 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mayfield School Campus Whitehaven , Red Lonning CA28 8UG	4out of 4	2,594 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bees School , CA27 0DS	- not rated	4,084 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bees School Wood Lane , ST BEES CA27 0DS	- not rated	4,084 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Top of the Shops Cafe	Meadow Road, Whitehaven		525 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Benedicts RUFC	Newlands Avenue, Whitehaven	86 yd
Greenbank P & M Club	Greenbank P And M Club, Greenbank Avenue	409 yd
Mirehouse Labour Social Club	Honister Road, Whitehaven	669 yd
Lion	The Lion Hotel, Woodhouse Road	907 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Little Indian	61B Meadow Road, Whitehaven	525 yd
Ocean Treasures	61 Meadow Road, Whitehaven	525 yd
Cod & Co	65 Meadow Road, Whitehaven	525 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mirehouse Football Club NEWLANDS AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	206 yd
St Benedict'S Rugby Union Football Club NEWLANDS AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	231 yd
Valley Primary School And Nursery Whinlatter Road	grass pitches	318 yd
Greenbank GREENBANK AVENUE	grass pitches	444 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	29.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	27.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	39.84 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	39.84 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

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