Cumbria Area Profile Fact File (September 2008)
Cumbria Area Profile Fact File (September 2008)
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Map of Cumbria Sub Region
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Business Economy In 2005 Cumbria had an economy worth £6.7 billion (provisional) and during the same period the North West Economy was worth over £106.5 billion (provisional). (Regional Accounts, ONS, December 2007) In 2005 Cumbria had a Gross Value Added of £13,491 per head and during the same period the North West value was £15,571. (Source: Regional Accounts, ONS, December 2007) Businesses Vat Registered Vat Registrations Vat De-registrations Business Stocks (2007) (2006) (2006) Allerdale 3,480 205 175 Barrow-in-Furness 1,185 125 70 Carlisle 3,590 285 205 Copeland 1,755 145 90 Eden 3,350 170 130 South Lakeland 5,280 350 280 Cumbria 18,635 1,280 950 North West 186,045 17,920 13,670 Source: Business Start Ups and Closures: VAT Registrations and De-registrations, DCLG Skills & Education Education
NVQ3+
NVQ3 Only
NVQ2+
NVQ 2 Only
NVQ 1+
NVQ 1 Only
No Quals
Allerdale Barrow-in-Furness Carlisle Copeland Eden South Lakeland Cumbria North West
(Source: Annual
NVQ4+
The following table lists the qualifications of the working age population in 2006. Population Survey Jan – Dec 2006)
26.2% 23.8% 23.9% 17.1% 23.8% 31.9% 28.1% 24.8%
45.4% 47.1% 45.7% 41.8% 46.9% 50.3% 47.7% 43.7%
15.1% 16.9% 17.1% 19.0% 19.1% 14.5% 15.2% 15.9%
63.1% 65.6% 68.3% 62.1% 65.6% 69.3% 67.9% 63.6%
13.5% 12.0% 18.0% 14.5% 14.8% 15.2% 15.7% 16.8%
88.3% 80.6% 84.2% 78.4% 81.0% 88.2% 85.7% 78.3%
25.2% 15.0% 15.9% 16.4% 15.4% 18.9% 17.8% 14.8%
4.6% 13.2% 10.1% 14.2% 10.6% 4.6% 7.7% 15.8%
During the 2006/7 academic year within Cumbria there were 279 primary schools, 42 secondary schools and 5 special schools. (Source: Schools and Pupils in England: January 2007, DCSF)
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The following table lists the achievement of pupils, at the end of Key Stage 4, of 5+ A*-C grades at GCSE and equivalents in 2006/7. (Source: GCSE and Equivalent Examination Results 2006/7, DCSF)
Males Females Total
Cumbria 55.9% 62.4% 59.1%
North West 56.0% 64.8% 60.3%
People & Jobs Population Area
All Ages Children (0-15) Working Age (16- Older People (65M/60F (000s) (000s) 64M/59F) (000s) and Over) (000s) Allerdale 94.3 16.9 56.2 21.2 Barrow-in-Furness 71.8 13.8 43.3 14.7 Carlisle 103.3 18.3 63.2 21.8 Copeland 70.3 12.8 43.2 14.3 Eden 51.7 8.9 30.8 12.0 South Lakeland 104.8 17.5 60.4 26.9 Cumbria 496.2 88.2 297.1 110.8 North West 6,853.2 1,322.1 4,235.7 1,295.3 Source: 2006 Mid Year Population Estimates for Selected Age Groups, ONS Over the period 1986-2006 Cumbria had a population increase of 4.5% compared to the North West which increased by 0.3%. (Source: Mid Year Population Estimates for 1996 and 2006, NOMIS) In 2006 there was an average population density of 73 people per square kilometre in Cumbria compared to a figure of 390 for England and 486 for the North West. (Regional Trends 40, May 2008) Area
All Ethnic Groups as a % of Population
Allerdale 1.4 Barrow-in-Furness 1.5 Carlisle 1.7 Copeland 1.4 Eden 1.5 South Lakeland 2.2 Cumbria 1.6 North West 7.1 Source: 2005 Experimental Population Estimates by Ethnic Group, ONS
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Migration Area Allerdale Barrow-in-Furness Carlisle Copeland Eden South Lakeland Cumbria North West
NINo Registrations 480 130 810 160 360 1,000 2,940 51,550
During 2006/7 Cumbria received 2,940 National Insurance number registrations which represents 5.7% of the North West total. The majority, 44.2%, of registrations came from Polish nationals. (Source: National Insurance Number Registrations 2006/7, Department for Work and Pensions) The table below shows internal migration for 2006. (Source: Internal migration within the United Kingdom 2006, ONS):Area Allerdale Barrow-in-Furness Carlisle Copeland Eden South Lakeland Cumbria North West
Migration Migration Inflow (000’s) Outflow (000’s) 2.8 2.6 1.6 1.6 3.5 3.0 1.9 1.7 2.1 2.0 4.4 4.2 16.3 15.1 100.9 103.5
Migration Balance (000’s) 0.1 0.0 0.4 0.2 0.1 0.2 1.0 -2.6
Labour Market In 2006 industry in Cumbria was distributed, based on the number of companies in each industry, according to the following classifications. (Source: Annual Business Inquiry 2006):Industry
Agriculture & fishing Energy & water Manufacturing Construction Distribution, hotels & restaurants Transport and communications Banking, finance & insurance, etc Public administration, education & health Other services Total
Cumbria Number of Companies 170 108 1,465 2,656 7,673 1,202 6,189 2,216 1,691 23,370
% 0.7 0.5 6.3 11.4 32.8 5.1 26.5 9.5 7.2 100.0
North West Number of % Companies 657 0.3 444 0.2 18,204 7.4 22,822 9.2 75,225 30.5 11,430 4.6 74,240 30.1 24,415 9.9 19,583 7.9 247,020 100.0
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In 2006 82.1% were economically active in Cumbria compared to 76.6% in the North West. (Annual Population Survey Apr 06 – Mar 07, NOMIS) In Cumbria the population that were of working age (16 to pension age) was 72.9% compared to 77.0% in the North West. (Source: Annual Population Survey Apr 06 – Mar 07, NOMIS) 239,100 people (78.4%) of working age were in employment within Cumbria of which 206,400 (67.7%) were employees and 31,200 (10.2%) were self-employed compared to 2,971,000 (72.4%) in the North West of which 2,622,900 (63.9%) were employees and 331,100 (8.1%) were self-employed. (Source: Annual Population Survey Apr 06 – Mar 07, NOMIS) In Cumbria the unemployment rate of the working age population was 4.4% compared to 5.5% in the North West. (Source: Annual Population Survey Apr 06 – Mar 07, NOMIS) In January 2008 the Claimant Count within Cumbria was 4,601 (1.5%) compared to 110,250 (2.6%) in the North West (Source: Claimant Count with Rates and Proportions, NOMIS) In Cumbria there were 13,540 Income Support Claimants in May 2007 compared to 1,784,740 in England and 305,030 in the North West. (Source: Department for Work and Pensions Income Support Claimants, NOMIS). Wages The North West had a gross median weekly pay of £355.8 in 2007 and within Cumbria Copeland was the only Local Authority above this level. (Source: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2007) Area Allerdale Barrow-in-Furness Carlisle Copeland Eden South Lakeland Cumbria North West
Weekly Pay (Gross Median (£) for all employee jobs) 329.9 307.6 306.7 430.9 305.8 348.3 328.1 355.8
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Health The table below shows the number of deaths and Standard Mortality Ratio (SMRs) for 2006:Male Female Number Standard Number Standard of Deaths Mortality Ratio of Deaths Mortality Ratio Allerdale 524 108 585 112 Barrow-in-Furness 378 114 401 102 Carlisle 524 105 554 100 Copeland 327 101 391 115 Eden 248 89 252 87 South Lakeland 537 88 663 94 Cumbria 2,538 100 2,846 101 North West 33,375 112 36,451 110 Source: Deaths by health area of usual residence, numbers and standardised mortality ratios (SMRs) 2006, ONS Area
Infrastructure Area Area
Size (sq km)
% of Region
Allerdale 1,242 Barrow-in-Furness 78 Carlisle 1,040 Copeland 732 Eden 2,142 South Lakeland 1,534 Cumbria 6,768 North West 14,106 Source: Regional Trends 40 - May 2008, ONS
8.8 0.6 7.4 5.2 15.2 10.9 48.0 100.0
Population Density (people per sq km) 76 921 99 96 24 68 73 486
Housing In February 2008 the average overall house price for Cumbria was £144,995, up 6.5% on the previous year and for the North West it was £138,052 which was an increase of 4.2% on the previous year. (Source: House Price Index February 2008, Land Registry) The number of Lone Parent Households with Dependent Children in Cumbria was 427 compared with 8,562 across the North West. (Source: Census 2001) The average house price can often be distorted by a few very expensive property sales. Lower quartile house prices are an indication of the cheapest housing within an area. The lower quartile house price is often used as a ratio against lower quartile earnings to indicate the ability of those on the lowest incomes to afford the cheapest housing in an area
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Area
Lower Quartile Number of House Prices Households (£)1 (000s)2 Allerdale 85,000 41 Barrow-in-Furness 63,000 31 Carlisle 85,000 46 Copeland 76,000 31 Eden 135,000 23 South Lakeland 140,750 47 Cumbria 86,000 219 North West 91,000 2,940 Sources: 1) Lower Quartile House Prices 2006, DCLG and 2) Projections of Households 2006, DCLG Transport The table below shows the average time it takes residents to travel to work:Area
Average travel to work time (minutes) Allerdale 15 Barrow-in-Furness 15 Carlisle 17 Copeland 18 Eden 12 South Lakeland 18 Cumbria 15.8 North West 19.4 Source: Average Travel to Work Time 2002-2003, Labour Force Survey, Local Knowledge Regeneration Cumbria has 56 wards within Allerdale, Barrow-in-Furness, Copeland and South Lakeland that are eligible for Tier Two Selective Finance for Investment (SFI) grant support and the remainder is eligible for Tier Three (SFI) grant support. Cumbria has 95 wards of the 308 North West wards that are eligible for Objective 2 European Union (ERDF) funding. In addition the county has 27 of the 194 regional wards eligible for Transitional Objective 2 ERDF. This designation relates to the 2000-2006 Structural Funds Programmes where expenditure will be complete by end December 2008. From 1 January 2007, the designations changed and the entire geographical area of the North West will be eligible under the new Regional Competitiveness and Employment Objective between 1 January 2007 and 31 December 2013. Only Merseyside will have transitional status with an allocation of transitional funding. There will be separate ERDF and ESF programmes in the region. The Local Authorities of Barrow-in-Furness and Copeland are eligible for the Working Neighbourhoods Fund. (Source: DCLG)
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Quality of Life Image Cumbria’s top 5 visitor attractions in 2006 were:Visitor Numbers Attraction Windermere Lake Cruises, South Lakeland 1,267,066 Ullswater Steamers, Eden 309,365 Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery, Carlisle 273,221 Whinlatter Forest Park, Allerdale 162,450 Brougham Hall, Carlisle 120,000 Source: 2006 Visits to Visitor Attractions Survey, Visit Britain Deprivation Cumbria has 27 Super Output Areas that feature in the ten percent most deprived Super Output Areas in England and Cumbria has 61 in the most deprived 20 percent. (Source: Index of Multiple Deprivation 2007, DCLG) Crime The table below shows crime rates and perceptions of crime:-
Burglaries: number per 10,000 households Theft or unauthorised taking of a vehicle: number per 10,000 population Theft from a vehicle: number per 10,000 population Violent Crime: number per 10,00 population High level of worry about burglary (%) High level of worry about car crime (%) High level of worry about violent crime (%) Source: 2006/7 British Crime Survey, The Home Office
Cumbria (Police Force Area) 174 19 38 768 6 7 10
North West 371 42 105 711 14 15 19
Household Income The table below shows statistics for Gross Disposable Household Income (GDHI) which put simply is the amount of money individuals have for saving or spending, and includes wages, property and pension income, and social benefits, less rent and taxes on wealth. GDHI covers the income received by households and non-profit institutions serving households.
Gross Disposable Household Income Index (UK = 100) Gross Disposable Household Income per head (GDHI) (£) Average annual % change in GDHI per head
Cumbria 96 12,726 4.5
North West 92 12,186 4.4
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Interesting Facts Allerdale William Wordsworth attended the same school in Cockermouth as Fletcher Christian. www.informationbritain.co.uk
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Bassenthwaite Lake, near the town of Keswick, is one of the largest lakes in the Lake District and is the only lake in the Lake District with 'lake' in its name, all the others being waters , meres or tarns. Source: www. www.en.wikipedia.org/ Carlisle Her Majesty’s Theatre in Carlisle was the first theatre ever to be lit by electricity in 1880. www.informationbritain.co.uk
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The first pillar box went up on Botchergate in Carlisle in 1853. Source: www.informationbritain.co.uk Carlisle is the most northerly English city and the smallest in population terms but largest in land area. Source: www.historic-carlisle.org.uk/ Carlisle does not feature in the Domesday Book because at that time in 1086 Carlisle was in the possession of the Scots. Source: www.historic-carlisle.org.uk/ The first cardboard railway ticket was invented and used in Carlisle. Source: www.historic-carlisle.org.uk/ Copeland The highest point of the county, and England, is Scafell Pike at 978 m (3210 ft) and is one of three British mountains climbed as part of the Three Peaks Challenge. Source: www. www.en.wikipedia.org/ Wastwater is the deepest lake in England at 79 meters (258 feet), and is owned by the National Trust. Source: www. www.en.wikipedia.org/ Eden Eden is the fourth largest district in England but has the lowest population density of any English district, with just 24 persons per sq km. Source: www. www.en.wikipedia.org/ South Lakeland Pole Vaulting, as a sport, www.informationbritain.co.uk
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Windermere is the largest natural lake in England and is 10.5 miles long and varies from a quarter of a mile to one mile wide. The word "Windermere" translates as "Vinandr's lake", from the Old Norse name Vinandr and Old English mere, meaning lake. It was known as "Winander Mere" or "Winandermere" until at least the nineteenth century. Source: www. www.en.wikipedia.org/
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In the middle of the 19th century half the world textile industry's bobbin supply came from Stott Park Bobbin Mill which was built in 1835 and although the mill worked continuously until 1971 it is now owned by English Heritage and is still in working order and remains almost identical to its Victorian appearance of 100 years ago. Source: www.visitcumbria.com Famous people born in Cumbria include:Name George Romney
Famous For Portrait painter
Where Born When Born Barrow-in26.12.1734 Furness Edward Troughton An instrument maker who was notable for making Corney, 12.6.1753 telescopes and other astronomical instruments Copeland Fletcher Christian Naval mutineer on H.M.S. Bounty Brigham, 25.9.1764 Allerdale John Dalton Chemist, meteorologist and physicist who is best Eaglesfield, 6.9.1766 known for his pioneering work in the Allerdale development of modern atomic theory, and his research into colour blindness (sometimes referred to as Daltonism). William Wordsworth Writer of poems, sonnets and ballads and was Cockermouth, 7.4.1770 England’s Poet Laureate in 1843. Allerdale Wiliam (Norman) A noted British Barrister and judge who served Ulverston, 6.9.1883 Birkett as the alternate British Judge during the South Lakeland Nuremberg trials after World War II Stan Laurel Comic actor, writer and director, famous as the Ulverston, 16.6.1890 first half of the comedy double-act Laurel and South Lakeland Hardy, whose were famous for silent films Jimmy Lewthwaite Rugby league winger for Barrow and Great Cleator Moor, 10.11.1920 Britain. Copeland Nigel Kneale Writer active in television, film, radio drama and Barrow-in18.4.1922 prose fiction, he wrote professionally for over fifty Furness years, and was twice nominated for the British Film Award for Best Screenplay. Willie Horne Played rugby league for Great Britain, England, Barrow-in23.1.1923 Lancashire and Barrow between 1943 to 1959 Furness and captained all four sides. Melvyn Bragg Novelist and television arts presenter Wigton, 6.10.1939 Allerdale Emlyn Hughes English footballer who captained both the English Barrow-in28.8.1947 national side and Liverpool FC. during the 1970s. Furness Keith Tyson Artist who has won the Turner prize Ulverston, 23.8.1969 South Lakeland Source: www. www.en.wikipedia.org/ and www.informationbritain.co.uk
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Map of Cumbria Sub Region
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Business Economy In 2005 Cumbria had an economy worth £6.7 billion (provisional) and during the same period the North West Economy was worth over £106.5 billion (provisional). (Regional Accounts, ONS, December 2007) In 2005 Cumbria had a Gross Value Added of £13,491 per head and during the same period the North West value was £15,571. (Source: Regional Accounts, ONS, December 2007) Businesses Vat Registered Vat Registrations Vat De-registrations Business Stocks (2007) (2006) (2006) Allerdale 3,480 205 175 Barrow-in-Furness 1,185 125 70 Carlisle 3,590 285 205 Copeland 1,755 145 90 Eden 3,350 170 130 South Lakeland 5,280 350 280 Cumbria 18,635 1,280 950 North West 186,045 17,920 13,670 Source: Business Start Ups and Closures: VAT Registrations and De-registrations, DCLG Skills & Education Education
NVQ3+
NVQ3 Only
NVQ2+
NVQ 2 Only
NVQ 1+
NVQ 1 Only
No Quals
Allerdale Barrow-in-Furness Carlisle Copeland Eden South Lakeland Cumbria North West
(Source: Annual
NVQ4+
The following table lists the qualifications of the working age population in 2006. Population Survey Jan – Dec 2006)
26.2% 23.8% 23.9% 17.1% 23.8% 31.9% 28.1% 24.8%
45.4% 47.1% 45.7% 41.8% 46.9% 50.3% 47.7% 43.7%
15.1% 16.9% 17.1% 19.0% 19.1% 14.5% 15.2% 15.9%
63.1% 65.6% 68.3% 62.1% 65.6% 69.3% 67.9% 63.6%
13.5% 12.0% 18.0% 14.5% 14.8% 15.2% 15.7% 16.8%
88.3% 80.6% 84.2% 78.4% 81.0% 88.2% 85.7% 78.3%
25.2% 15.0% 15.9% 16.4% 15.4% 18.9% 17.8% 14.8%
4.6% 13.2% 10.1% 14.2% 10.6% 4.6% 7.7% 15.8%
During the 2006/7 academic year within Cumbria there were 279 primary schools, 42 secondary schools and 5 special schools. (Source: Schools and Pupils in England: January 2007, DCSF)
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The following table lists the achievement of pupils, at the end of Key Stage 4, of 5+ A*-C grades at GCSE and equivalents in 2006/7. (Source: GCSE and Equivalent Examination Results 2006/7, DCSF)
Males Females Total
Cumbria 55.9% 62.4% 59.1%
North West 56.0% 64.8% 60.3%
People & Jobs Population Area
All Ages Children (0-15) Working Age (16- Older People (65M/60F (000s) (000s) 64M/59F) (000s) and Over) (000s) Allerdale 94.3 16.9 56.2 21.2 Barrow-in-Furness 71.8 13.8 43.3 14.7 Carlisle 103.3 18.3 63.2 21.8 Copeland 70.3 12.8 43.2 14.3 Eden 51.7 8.9 30.8 12.0 South Lakeland 104.8 17.5 60.4 26.9 Cumbria 496.2 88.2 297.1 110.8 North West 6,853.2 1,322.1 4,235.7 1,295.3 Source: 2006 Mid Year Population Estimates for Selected Age Groups, ONS Over the period 1986-2006 Cumbria had a population increase of 4.5% compared to the North West which increased by 0.3%. (Source: Mid Year Population Estimates for 1996 and 2006, NOMIS) In 2006 there was an average population density of 73 people per square kilometre in Cumbria compared to a figure of 390 for England and 486 for the North West. (Regional Trends 40, May 2008) Area
All Ethnic Groups as a % of Population
Allerdale 1.4 Barrow-in-Furness 1.5 Carlisle 1.7 Copeland 1.4 Eden 1.5 South Lakeland 2.2 Cumbria 1.6 North West 7.1 Source: 2005 Experimental Population Estimates by Ethnic Group, ONS
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Migration Area Allerdale Barrow-in-Furness Carlisle Copeland Eden South Lakeland Cumbria North West
NINo Registrations 480 130 810 160 360 1,000 2,940 51,550
During 2006/7 Cumbria received 2,940 National Insurance number registrations which represents 5.7% of the North West total. The majority, 44.2%, of registrations came from Polish nationals. (Source: National Insurance Number Registrations 2006/7, Department for Work and Pensions) The table below shows internal migration for 2006. (Source: Internal migration within the United Kingdom 2006, ONS):Area Allerdale Barrow-in-Furness Carlisle Copeland Eden South Lakeland Cumbria North West
Migration Migration Inflow (000’s) Outflow (000’s) 2.8 2.6 1.6 1.6 3.5 3.0 1.9 1.7 2.1 2.0 4.4 4.2 16.3 15.1 100.9 103.5
Migration Balance (000’s) 0.1 0.0 0.4 0.2 0.1 0.2 1.0 -2.6
Labour Market In 2006 industry in Cumbria was distributed, based on the number of companies in each industry, according to the following classifications. (Source: Annual Business Inquiry 2006):Industry
Agriculture & fishing Energy & water Manufacturing Construction Distribution, hotels & restaurants Transport and communications Banking, finance & insurance, etc Public administration, education & health Other services Total
Cumbria Number of Companies 170 108 1,465 2,656 7,673 1,202 6,189 2,216 1,691 23,370
% 0.7 0.5 6.3 11.4 32.8 5.1 26.5 9.5 7.2 100.0
North West Number of % Companies 657 0.3 444 0.2 18,204 7.4 22,822 9.2 75,225 30.5 11,430 4.6 74,240 30.1 24,415 9.9 19,583 7.9 247,020 100.0
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In 2006 82.1% were economically active in Cumbria compared to 76.6% in the North West. (Annual Population Survey Apr 06 – Mar 07, NOMIS) In Cumbria the population that were of working age (16 to pension age) was 72.9% compared to 77.0% in the North West. (Source: Annual Population Survey Apr 06 – Mar 07, NOMIS) 239,100 people (78.4%) of working age were in employment within Cumbria of which 206,400 (67.7%) were employees and 31,200 (10.2%) were self-employed compared to 2,971,000 (72.4%) in the North West of which 2,622,900 (63.9%) were employees and 331,100 (8.1%) were self-employed. (Source: Annual Population Survey Apr 06 – Mar 07, NOMIS) In Cumbria the unemployment rate of the working age population was 4.4% compared to 5.5% in the North West. (Source: Annual Population Survey Apr 06 – Mar 07, NOMIS) In January 2008 the Claimant Count within Cumbria was 4,601 (1.5%) compared to 110,250 (2.6%) in the North West (Source: Claimant Count with Rates and Proportions, NOMIS) In Cumbria there were 13,540 Income Support Claimants in May 2007 compared to 1,784,740 in England and 305,030 in the North West. (Source: Department for Work and Pensions Income Support Claimants, NOMIS). Wages The North West had a gross median weekly pay of £355.8 in 2007 and within Cumbria Copeland was the only Local Authority above this level. (Source: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2007) Area Allerdale Barrow-in-Furness Carlisle Copeland Eden South Lakeland Cumbria North West
Weekly Pay (Gross Median (£) for all employee jobs) 329.9 307.6 306.7 430.9 305.8 348.3 328.1 355.8
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Health The table below shows the number of deaths and Standard Mortality Ratio (SMRs) for 2006:Male Female Number Standard Number Standard of Deaths Mortality Ratio of Deaths Mortality Ratio Allerdale 524 108 585 112 Barrow-in-Furness 378 114 401 102 Carlisle 524 105 554 100 Copeland 327 101 391 115 Eden 248 89 252 87 South Lakeland 537 88 663 94 Cumbria 2,538 100 2,846 101 North West 33,375 112 36,451 110 Source: Deaths by health area of usual residence, numbers and standardised mortality ratios (SMRs) 2006, ONS Area
Infrastructure Area Area
Size (sq km)
% of Region
Allerdale 1,242 Barrow-in-Furness 78 Carlisle 1,040 Copeland 732 Eden 2,142 South Lakeland 1,534 Cumbria 6,768 North West 14,106 Source: Regional Trends 40 - May 2008, ONS
8.8 0.6 7.4 5.2 15.2 10.9 48.0 100.0
Population Density (people per sq km) 76 921 99 96 24 68 73 486
Housing In February 2008 the average overall house price for Cumbria was £144,995, up 6.5% on the previous year and for the North West it was £138,052 which was an increase of 4.2% on the previous year. (Source: House Price Index February 2008, Land Registry) The number of Lone Parent Households with Dependent Children in Cumbria was 427 compared with 8,562 across the North West. (Source: Census 2001) The average house price can often be distorted by a few very expensive property sales. Lower quartile house prices are an indication of the cheapest housing within an area. The lower quartile house price is often used as a ratio against lower quartile earnings to indicate the ability of those on the lowest incomes to afford the cheapest housing in an area
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Area
Lower Quartile Number of House Prices Households (£)1 (000s)2 Allerdale 85,000 41 Barrow-in-Furness 63,000 31 Carlisle 85,000 46 Copeland 76,000 31 Eden 135,000 23 South Lakeland 140,750 47 Cumbria 86,000 219 North West 91,000 2,940 Sources: 1) Lower Quartile House Prices 2006, DCLG and 2) Projections of Households 2006, DCLG Transport The table below shows the average time it takes residents to travel to work:Area
Average travel to work time (minutes) Allerdale 15 Barrow-in-Furness 15 Carlisle 17 Copeland 18 Eden 12 South Lakeland 18 Cumbria 15.8 North West 19.4 Source: Average Travel to Work Time 2002-2003, Labour Force Survey, Local Knowledge Regeneration Cumbria has 56 wards within Allerdale, Barrow-in-Furness, Copeland and South Lakeland that are eligible for Tier Two Selective Finance for Investment (SFI) grant support and the remainder is eligible for Tier Three (SFI) grant support. Cumbria has 95 wards of the 308 North West wards that are eligible for Objective 2 European Union (ERDF) funding. In addition the county has 27 of the 194 regional wards eligible for Transitional Objective 2 ERDF. This designation relates to the 2000-2006 Structural Funds Programmes where expenditure will be complete by end December 2008. From 1 January 2007, the designations changed and the entire geographical area of the North West will be eligible under the new Regional Competitiveness and Employment Objective between 1 January 2007 and 31 December 2013. Only Merseyside will have transitional status with an allocation of transitional funding. There will be separate ERDF and ESF programmes in the region. The Local Authorities of Barrow-in-Furness and Copeland are eligible for the Working Neighbourhoods Fund. (Source: DCLG)
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Quality of Life Image Cumbria’s top 5 visitor attractions in 2006 were:Visitor Numbers Attraction Windermere Lake Cruises, South Lakeland 1,267,066 Ullswater Steamers, Eden 309,365 Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery, Carlisle 273,221 Whinlatter Forest Park, Allerdale 162,450 Brougham Hall, Carlisle 120,000 Source: 2006 Visits to Visitor Attractions Survey, Visit Britain Deprivation Cumbria has 27 Super Output Areas that feature in the ten percent most deprived Super Output Areas in England and Cumbria has 61 in the most deprived 20 percent. (Source: Index of Multiple Deprivation 2007, DCLG) Crime The table below shows crime rates and perceptions of crime:-
Burglaries: number per 10,000 households Theft or unauthorised taking of a vehicle: number per 10,000 population Theft from a vehicle: number per 10,000 population Violent Crime: number per 10,00 population High level of worry about burglary (%) High level of worry about car crime (%) High level of worry about violent crime (%) Source: 2006/7 British Crime Survey, The Home Office
Cumbria (Police Force Area) 174 19 38 768 6 7 10
North West 371 42 105 711 14 15 19
Household Income The table below shows statistics for Gross Disposable Household Income (GDHI) which put simply is the amount of money individuals have for saving or spending, and includes wages, property and pension income, and social benefits, less rent and taxes on wealth. GDHI covers the income received by households and non-profit institutions serving households.
Gross Disposable Household Income Index (UK = 100) Gross Disposable Household Income per head (GDHI) (£) Average annual % change in GDHI per head
Cumbria 96 12,726 4.5
North West 92 12,186 4.4
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Interesting Facts Allerdale William Wordsworth attended the same school in Cockermouth as Fletcher Christian. www.informationbritain.co.uk
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Bassenthwaite Lake, near the town of Keswick, is one of the largest lakes in the Lake District and is the only lake in the Lake District with 'lake' in its name, all the others being waters , meres or tarns. Source: www. www.en.wikipedia.org/ Carlisle Her Majesty’s Theatre in Carlisle was the first theatre ever to be lit by electricity in 1880. www.informationbritain.co.uk
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The first pillar box went up on Botchergate in Carlisle in 1853. Source: www.informationbritain.co.uk Carlisle is the most northerly English city and the smallest in population terms but largest in land area. Source: www.historic-carlisle.org.uk/ Carlisle does not feature in the Domesday Book because at that time in 1086 Carlisle was in the possession of the Scots. Source: www.historic-carlisle.org.uk/ The first cardboard railway ticket was invented and used in Carlisle. Source: www.historic-carlisle.org.uk/ Copeland The highest point of the county, and England, is Scafell Pike at 978 m (3210 ft) and is one of three British mountains climbed as part of the Three Peaks Challenge. Source: www. www.en.wikipedia.org/ Wastwater is the deepest lake in England at 79 meters (258 feet), and is owned by the National Trust. Source: www. www.en.wikipedia.org/ Eden Eden is the fourth largest district in England but has the lowest population density of any English district, with just 24 persons per sq km. Source: www. www.en.wikipedia.org/ South Lakeland Pole Vaulting, as a sport, www.informationbritain.co.uk
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Windermere is the largest natural lake in England and is 10.5 miles long and varies from a quarter of a mile to one mile wide. The word "Windermere" translates as "Vinandr's lake", from the Old Norse name Vinandr and Old English mere, meaning lake. It was known as "Winander Mere" or "Winandermere" until at least the nineteenth century. Source: www. www.en.wikipedia.org/
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In the middle of the 19th century half the world textile industry's bobbin supply came from Stott Park Bobbin Mill which was built in 1835 and although the mill worked continuously until 1971 it is now owned by English Heritage and is still in working order and remains almost identical to its Victorian appearance of 100 years ago. Source: www.visitcumbria.com Famous people born in Cumbria include:Name George Romney
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Where Born When Born Barrow-in26.12.1734 Furness Edward Troughton An instrument maker who was notable for making Corney, 12.6.1753 telescopes and other astronomical instruments Copeland Fletcher Christian Naval mutineer on H.M.S. Bounty Brigham, 25.9.1764 Allerdale John Dalton Chemist, meteorologist and physicist who is best Eaglesfield, 6.9.1766 known for his pioneering work in the Allerdale development of modern atomic theory, and his research into colour blindness (sometimes referred to as Daltonism). William Wordsworth Writer of poems, sonnets and ballads and was Cockermouth, 7.4.1770 England’s Poet Laureate in 1843. Allerdale Wiliam (Norman) A noted British Barrister and judge who served Ulverston, 6.9.1883 Birkett as the alternate British Judge during the South Lakeland Nuremberg trials after World War II Stan Laurel Comic actor, writer and director, famous as the Ulverston, 16.6.1890 first half of the comedy double-act Laurel and South Lakeland Hardy, whose were famous for silent films Jimmy Lewthwaite Rugby league winger for Barrow and Great Cleator Moor, 10.11.1920 Britain. Copeland Nigel Kneale Writer active in television, film, radio drama and Barrow-in18.4.1922 prose fiction, he wrote professionally for over fifty Furness years, and was twice nominated for the British Film Award for Best Screenplay. Willie Horne Played rugby league for Great Britain, England, Barrow-in23.1.1923 Lancashire and Barrow between 1943 to 1959 Furness and captained all four sides. Melvyn Bragg Novelist and television arts presenter Wigton, 6.10.1939 Allerdale Emlyn Hughes English footballer who captained both the English Barrow-in28.8.1947 national side and Liverpool FC. during the 1970s. Furness Keith Tyson Artist who has won the Turner prize Ulverston, 23.8.1969 South Lakeland Source: www. www.en.wikipedia.org/ and www.informationbritain.co.uk
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