Orchard Road is in Wigton and in Cumberland district. CA7 9JL is located in the Wigton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Penrith and The Border. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Road, Wigton, CA7 9JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA7 9JQ, CA7 9JG, CA7 9LL, CA7 9JH, CA7 9JD, CA7 9JB, CA7 9JA, CA7 9JF, CA7 9JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA7 9JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48% | 48.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 31.1% | 36.7% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 43.1% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 9.2% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 48.3% | 54.4% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 32.3% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 11% | 9.5% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 29.6% | 16.2% | -13.4% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 12.9% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 17% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 7.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 18.3% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 26.4% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 99.4% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 99.4% | 96.4% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 96.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Road was 19.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.0% lower than the Aspatria average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Aspatria and the 225th lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 66.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Orchard Road, Wigton, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2020-01-29 | £129,099 |
| 26 Orchard Road, Wigton, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2019-01-15 | £67,222 |
| 24 Orchard Road, Wigton, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2014-12-12 | £108,614 |
| 19 Orchard Road, Wigton, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2007-01-03 | £157,926 |
| 12 Orchard Road, Wigton, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £22,500 | 2004-07-12 | £41,533 |
CA7 9JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 156 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Eastend , CA7 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 227 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomlinson Junior School The Goose Market , High Street CA7 9PG | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigton Infant School Longthwaite Road , CA7 9JR | 2out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Community 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 | 879 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Taj | 48 KING STREET WIGTON CA7 9EJ | 746 yd | |
| The Spotted Cow | 44 KING STREET WIGTON CA7 9EJ | 757 yd | |
| Shuhag | 33 KING STREET WIGTON CA7 9EJ | 791 yd | |
| Rookies Ltd | UNIT 3 MILLER PARK STATION ROAD WIGTON CA7 9BA | 862 yd | |
| OCS Food Co @ Innovia Films | INNOVIA FILMS LTD STATION ROAD WIGTON CA7 9BG | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throstles Nest | THROSTLE NEST INN KING STREET WIGTON CA7 9EP | 719 yd | |
| The Victoria Hotel | VICTORIA HOTEL KING STREET WIGTON CA7 9DT | 808 yd | |
| The Lion & Lamb | 27 HIGH STREET WIGTON CA7 9NJ | 894 yd | |
| The Hare & Hounds | HARE AND HOUNDS 8-10 WEST STREET WIGTON CA7 9NP | 955 yd | |
| West Street Social Club | WEST STREET SOCIAL CLUB WEST STREET WIGTON CA7 9NP | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl City | 46 KING STREET WIGTON CA7 9EJ | 749 yd | |
| Luigi's | 22 KING STREET WIGTON CA7 9DT | 826 yd | |
| Gina's Plaice | 20 KING STREET WIGTON CA7 9DT | 830 yd | |
| Yummiez Wigton | 2 KING STREET WIGTON CA7 9DT | 880 yd | |
| Caspian Fine Food | 1 WHEATSHEAF LANE WIGTON CA7 9DY | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | CO-OP WIGTON STATION ROAD WIGTON CA7 9BA | 740 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East End Play Area And Soccer Pitch EAST END | grass pitches | 183 yd |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School East End | grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Wigton Baths STONY BANKS LANE | swimming pool | 713 yd |
| Water Street Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Water Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 763 yd |
| G & S Fitness MILLER PARK MILLER PARK STATION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| Nelson Tomlinson School HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Wigton Sports & Fitness Club LOWMOOR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 980 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 | 48.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.03 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.03 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.36 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.