The Meadows is in Southwaite, Carlisle and in Westmorland And Furness district. CA4 0JX is located in the Hesket and Lazonby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Penrith and The Border. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Meadows, Southwaite, Carlisle, CA4 0JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA4 0JP, CA4 0JR, CA4 0LB, CA4 0LL, CA4 0LA, CA4 0JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA4 0JX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 47.7% | 49.5% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.5% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 22.7% | 30.9% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 46.8% | -8.9% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 12.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 7% | 7.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 40.9% | 43.4% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 39.7% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 11.8% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 24.2% | 17.8% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 10.2% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 13.7% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 21.3% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 28% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.1% | 98.7% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 97.6% 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% | 97.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 97.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 60.3% | 46.2% | 14.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Meadows was 91.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 220.7% higher than the Hesket and Lazonby average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
The Meadows has the highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Hesket and Lazonby and the 119th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Meadows, Carlisle, Westmorland And Furness Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-11-29 | £350,939 |
| 8 The Meadows, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2020-05-18 | £234,466 |
| 1 The Meadows, Carlisle, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-11-01 | £277,660 |
| 3 The Meadows, Carlisle, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2018-10-19 | £271,119 |
| 3 The Meadows, Carlisle, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2018-05-31 | £245,705 |
CA4 0JX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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.
CA4 0JX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivegill CofE School Ivegill , CA4 0PA | 4out of 4 | 3,213 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Hesket CofE School High Hesket , CA4 0HU | 4out of 4 | 3,228 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wreay Church of England Primary School Wreay , CA4 0RL | 4out of 4 | 4,484 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee (North) | Southwaite Motorway Services Area North | 924 yd | |
| Costa Coffee (South) | Southwaite Motorway Services Area South | 924 yd | |
| Moto Hospitality (South) | Southwaite Motorway Services Area South | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King (North) | Southwaite Motorway Services Area North | 924 yd | |
| Burger King (South) | Southwaite Motorway Services Area South | 924 yd | |
| West Cornwall Pasty Company | Southwaite Motorway Services Area North | 924 yd | |
| KFC | Southwaite Motorway Services Area North | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Southwaite Motorway Services Area North | 924 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Southwaite Motorway Services Area South | 924 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 | 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.