Garden View is in Bolton Low Houses, Wigton and in Cumberland district. CA7 8PA is located in the Thursby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Workington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Garden View, Bolton Low Houses, Wigton, CA7 8PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA7 8PB, CA7 8PD, CA7 8PG, CA7 8PE, CA7 8PR, CA7 8PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA7 8PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.2% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.8% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 26.7% | 32.3% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 50.4% | -8.2% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 11.4% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 53.1% | 47% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 32.9% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 11% | 16.1% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 19.9% | 16.3% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 6.7% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 13.5% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 18.3% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 40.5% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 5.6% | 0.8% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.3% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 98.7% 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 | 97.8% | 98.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 98.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 60.6% | 46.2% | 14.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garden View was 19.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.7% lower than the Bothel and Wharrels average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Garden View has the 27th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Bothel and Wharrels and the 226th lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Garden View, Wigton, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2000-10-27 | £248,957 |
| 11 Garden View, Wigton, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £37,000 | 1996-08-30 | £159,898 |
CA7 8PA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 8PA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boltons CofE School Bolton Low Houses , CA7 8PA | 3out of 4 | 86 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigton Infant School Longthwaite Road , CA7 9JR | 2out of 4 | 4,274 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomlinson Junior School The Goose Market , High Street CA7 9PG | 3out of 4 | 4,633 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Eastend , CA7 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 5,384 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nelson Thomlinson School High Street , CA7 9PX | 4out of 4 | 4,661 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 96.6% |
| 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 | 3.4% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.