CA14 1AP 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 1AP is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £90k, 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 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00096651 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THWAITE BANK, CA14 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THWAITE BANK, CA14 1AP.
248
42
£ 35,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CA14 1AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 70% social renting, CA14 1AP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CA14 1AP. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 79,750
4 sales · Mean £ 84,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CA14 1AP has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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
Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School
Ashfield Junior School
Victoria Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Health Cuisine1.0 km
- Madihah's0.7 km
- Number 470.9 km
- Sultan's1.0 km
- Park Fisheries0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Admiral0.9 km
- B & M Express0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Age UK West Cumbria - BILC0.9 km
- Butterflies0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Daily Crave Desserts0.9 km
- Delicious1.0 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- JJ's Club0.9 km
- Trades Hall Social Club0.6 km
- Vinnie's Bar0.8 km
- Workington Town RLFC0.7 km
- Workington Working Mens Club0.9 km
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
- Harrington4.4 km
- Flimby4.6 km
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Postcode Profile: CA141AP · Data under Open Government Licence