St John's Close Cleator Moor, Cumberland
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (CA25), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9200835.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 7).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Cumberland costs £2,511 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 94% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Corkickle, about 4.4 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 290 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 83 to 86 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Westcroft House Surgery, about 4.4 km (2.7 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 69 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); Bungalow, end-terrace (3); Bungalow, mid-terrace (3). Built: 1976-1982 (7); 1967-1975 (4); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (social) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Cumberland in 2026-27: Band D £2,511 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,674 | £1,953 | £2,232 | £2,511 | £3,069 | £3,627 | £4,186 | £5,023 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (61% of about 740 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land to Rear of Ennerdale View, Birks Road, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 83 m and 86 m above sea level (85 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA25 5BY | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
| CA25 5DD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Corkickle 66,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Whitehaven 285,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| St Bees 84,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coop Cleator Moor | 230 m |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Glasgow Prestwick Airport PIK | 128 km (80 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Westcroft House Surgery | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cleator Moor Dental Practice | 340 m |
| Hospital | West Cumberland Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Cumbria Constabulary - Whitehaven Police Station | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,840 m² | 290 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,720 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 360 m |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,080 m² | 130 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lacon Cross, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lacon Cross | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| South Park Coverts | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Wath Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Lands End Covert | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Thwaite Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Stanley Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
| Bellhouse Gill | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 14 |
4 of the street's 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cumberland: see them on the Cumberland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Montreal CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cleator Moor Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Moor Row Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Street Food CA25 5QA | Other catering premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Co-op Supermarket CA25 5QA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Candy Cabs CA25 5BW | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Wilson Willis Ltd CA25 5BL | Manufacturers/packers | 340 m | 4 Good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Aspava CA25 5BL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Spice House CA25 5BL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Caspian Pizza CA25 5BL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Marmaris Star CA25 5BL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Moor Munchies CA25 5BJ | Retailers - other | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Aunt Polly's | Retailers - other | 370 m | 4 Good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Hashtag Fusion | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Little Explorers Pre-School CA25 5QB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Moffats CA25 5HP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2023 |
| The Phoenix Youth Project CA25 5HP | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Card Shop & Newsagents CA25 5BD | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Little Croft (9); On or near St John'S Close (9); On or near Leconfield Street (2); On or near Petrol Station (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 24% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 41% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Furnace Court · Little Croft · Leconfield Street · Montreal Street · Queen Street · High Street · Duke Street · Norbeck Park
All the streets in CA25 and across Cumberland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.