CA7 5BA is in Kirkbride, Wigton and Cumberland district. CA7 5BA is located in the Solway Coast electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Workington. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kirkbride, Wigton, CA7 5BA 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. However, the area surrounding CA7 5BA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 51.3% | 52.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 48.7% | 47.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 25% | 26.9% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 48.8% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 14.4% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 8.5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 41.7% | 36.4% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 44.7% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 11.1% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 14.9% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 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 | 27.9% | 18.2% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 10.8% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 8.4% | -8.8% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 8.9% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 14.8% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 36.9% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.7% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 99.1% | 96.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 96.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.8% | 76.7% | 7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 64.3% | 46.2% | 18.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around CA7 5BA was 30.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.0% lower than the Bothel and Wharrels average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
CA7 5BA has the 34th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Bothel and Wharrels and the 339th lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 212.5%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windrush Longcroft, Wigton, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2013-09-04 | £179,449 |
| Thistledown Longcroft, Wigton, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2013-03-11 | £371,594 |
| Windrush Longcroft, Wigton, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2011-08-17 | £175,032 |
| Windrush Longcroft, Wigton, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2000-10-20 | £207,631 |
| Windrush Longcroft, Wigton, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £78,000 | 1999-10-29 | £266,829 |
CA7 5BA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 24% 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.
CA7 5BA 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 CA7 5BA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkbride Primary School Kirkbride , CA7 5JR | 3out of 4 | 2,800 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowness-on-Solway Primary School Bowness-on-Solway , CA7 5AF | 3out of 4 | 4,868 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.