Thirlwall Villas is in Gilsland, Brampton and in Tynedale district. CA8 7BQ is located in the Haydon and Hadrian electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hexham. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thirlwall Villas, Gilsland, Brampton, CA8 7BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA8 7BE, CA8 7BD, CA8 7BH, CA8 7BG, CA8 7BL, CA8 7BU, CA8 7BW, CA8 7BN, CA8 7DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA8 7BQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.8% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.2% | -1.6% | 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 | 37.8% | 32.6% | -5.2% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 47.7% | 5.8% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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% | 49.1% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 30.7% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 16.2% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 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 | 21.5% | 11.9% | -9.6% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 10.9% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 15% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 9.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 20.7% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 28.5% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.1% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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 Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.5% | 99.1% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 97.8% 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% | 97.8% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 97.8% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thirlwall Villas was 4.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.1% lower than the Haltwhistle average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Thirlwall Villas has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Haltwhistle and the 25th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Thirlwall Villas, Brampton, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-01-23 | £243,579 |
| 2 Thirlwall Villas, Brampton, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-02-23 | £248,216 |
| 1 Thirlwall Villas, Brampton, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2018-12-19 | £293,304 |
| 2 Thirlwall Villas, Brampton, Northumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2003-02-07 | £172,618 |
CA8 7BQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
CA8 7BQ 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.
| Retired | 52 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilsland CofE Primary School Gilsland , CA8 7AA | 2out of 4 | 353 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead Church of England Primary School Greenhead , CA8 7HB | 3out of 4 | 3,243 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Of Meg Tearooms | Ground Floor, 4 Hall Terrace | 118 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.