Primrose Bank is in Wigton and in Cumberland district. CA7 9JW is located in the Wigton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Penrith and The Border. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Primrose Bank, Wigton, CA7 9JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA7 9JS, CA7 9JT, CA7 9LA, CA7 9LF, CA7 9LB, CA7 9JN, CA7 9JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA7 9JW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 53.8% | 52.1% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 46.2% | 47.9% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CA7 9JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.4% | 20.7% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.6% | 58.5% | -10.1% | 44.2% | 14.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 14.2% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
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 | 39.1% | 37.1% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -11.3% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 36.4% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 18.2% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 26.7% | 21.8% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 9.1% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.1% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.6% | 9.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 17.1% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 26.2% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.7% | 99% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 98.4% | 98.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 98.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.4% | 37.2% | -16.8% |
| Christian | 72.2% | 46.2% | 26.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Primrose Bank was 9.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.8% lower than the Aspatria average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Primrose Bank has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Aspatria and the 86th lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Primrose Bank, Wigton, Cumberland Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-10-01 | £220,000 |
| 42 Primrose Bank, Wigton, Cumberland Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-10-31 | £267,574 |
| 5 Primrose Bank, Wigton, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2023-09-21 | £257,244 |
| 19 Primrose Bank, Wigton, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2023-06-09 | £220,851 |
| 11 Primrose Bank, Wigton, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-01-27 | £192,850 |
CA7 9JW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CA7 9JW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 127 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wigton Infant School Longthwaite Road , CA7 9JR | 2out of 4 | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomlinson Junior School The Goose Market , High Street CA7 9PG | 3out of 4 | 882 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Eastend , CA7 9HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boltons CofE School Bolton Low Houses , CA7 8PA | 3out of 4 | 3,810 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 835 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twisted Willow | 1 WESTMORLANDS LANE WIGTON CA7 9PA | 996 yd | |
| The Barista | TSB BANK 20 HIGH STREET WIGTON CA7 9NJ | 1,031 yd | |
| Cafe twelve62 | THE MARKET HALL CHURCH STREET WIGTON CA7 9AA | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Street Social Club | WEST STREET SOCIAL CLUB WEST STREET WIGTON CA7 9NP | 1,056 yd | |
| The Lion & Lamb | 27 HIGH STREET WIGTON CA7 9NJ | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Kebabs | 35 HIGH STREET WIGTON CA7 9NJ | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wigton Infant School LONGTHWAITE ROAD | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Nelson Tomlinson School HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Barton Laws BRAMCOTE BRAMCOTE WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 991 yd |
| Wigton Baths STONY BANKS LANE | swimming pool | 999 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 | 68 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.