CA14 1AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thwaite Bank, 0.1km from North Side in Workington. Administratively it sits within Seaton ward and the Workington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CA14 1AS is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £68k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CA14 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00096649 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THWAITE BANK, CA14 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THWAITE BANK, CA14 1AS.
308
38
£ 35,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA14 1AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CA14 1AS has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA14 1AS. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 68,000
2 sales · Mean £ 68,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CA14 1AS is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Northside Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Michael's Nursery and Infant School
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
Workington Academy
Ashfield Junior School
Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School
Ashfield Infant & Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Health Cuisine1.0 km
- Madihah's0.7 km
- Number 470.9 km
- Sultan's0.9 km
- Kassini1.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Admiral0.8 km
- B & M Express0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Age UK West Cumbria - BILC0.9 km
- Butterflies0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Daily Crave Desserts0.9 km
- Delicious0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- JJ's Club0.9 km
- J D Electric Soup1.0 km
- Lounge 411.0 km
- Skinny Jimmy's1.0 km
- The Mad Scientist1.0 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Cumberland Hotel1.0 km
- Waverley Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Workington Station1.0 km
- Harrington4.3 km
- Flimby4.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CA141AS · Data under Open Government Licence