Victoria Place is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA1 1ER is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carlisle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Victoria Place, Carlisle, CA1 1ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA1 1HZ, CA1 1JA, CA1 1EJ, CA3 8DP, CA1 1BG, CA1 1NJ, CA1 1EX, CA1 1BJ, CA1 1BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA1 1ER is primarily male, with 56.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 39.5% | 43.1% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -7.9% |
| Male | 60.5% | 56.9% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 7.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CA1 1ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 64.8% | 65.9% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 28.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.8% | 16.4% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -27.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11% | 11.7% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 37.3% | 50.2% | 12.9% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 27.7% | -13.1% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 17% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 15.1% | 14.3% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 12.4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 12.4% | 3.7% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.4% | 14.3% | -8.1% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 38.5% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 10.5% | 2.5% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| White | 88.8% | 85.8% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 81% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 81% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 11.4% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 81.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 6.4% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Place was 1957.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2374.9% higher than the Botcherby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Victoria Place has the highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Botcherby and the highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 968.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Victoria Place, Carlisle, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2020-05-13 | £97,674 |
| 4 Victoria Place, Carlisle, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2020-02-26 | £274,448 |
| 6 Victoria Place, Carlisle, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2020-02-26 | £274,448 |
| 8 Victoria Place, Carlisle, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2020-02-26 | £274,448 |
| 10 Victoria Place, Carlisle, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2020-02-26 | £274,448 |
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Street Primary School Norman Street , CA1 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Street Primary School Edward Street , CA1 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanwix School Church Street , CA3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldew Lea School Ashley Street , CA2 7BE | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School East Dale Street , Denton Holme CA2 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | 3out of 4 | 204 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 3,074 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,228 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 132 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 428 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 2,432 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 3,597 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stick Bits Cafe | 21 Victoria Place | 57 yd | |
| Bowling Green (Sodexo Ltd) | Bowling Green Hostel, 90 Lowther Street | 89 yd | |
| Beauty and the Treat | 10-11 Earls Lane | 113 yd | |
| Ristorante Sannas | Ristorante Sannas, 30 Lowther Street | 158 yd | |
| Muffin Break Carlisle | Muffin Break Carlisle, 5 Grapes Lane | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Ex-Servicemens Club Ltd | 1 Albert Street | 12 yd | |
| The Howard Arms | Howard Arms, 107 Lowther Street | 137 yd | |
| The Apple Tree | The Apple Tree, Lowther Street | 177 yd | |
| Club Britannia | Club Britannia, 35 Lowther Street | 278 yd | |
| The Thin White Duke | Thin White Duke, 1 Devonshire Street | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | 3 Globe Lane | 174 yd | |
| The Pizza Box & Eats 'N' Treats | The Exchange, Lonsdale Street | 188 yd | |
| The Fryery | The Fryery, 29 Scotch Street | 245 yd | |
| Happy Kitchen | Flat, 16 Crosby Street | 268 yd | |
| Papa John's | 54 Warwick Road | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Market Ltd | 4 Market Street | 387 yd | |
| Polish Shop Dino | 2 Tower Court, West Tower Street | 412 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Victoria Viaduct | 426 yd | |
| Madinah Mini Market | 131 Botchergate | 721 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Unit A, Madford Retail Park, Charlotte Street | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Brickhouse (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 60 yd |
| Carlisle College VICTORIA PLACE | 209 yd | |
| Crown & Mitre Hotel ENGLISH STREET | swimming pool | 358 yd |
| Trinity Leisure Centre STRAND ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 404 yd |
| Bodytek Fitness BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE ENGLISH DAMSIDE | health and fitness suite | 498 yd |
| Swifts Golf Course (Closed) | golf | 499 yd |
| Bitts Park CORPORATION ROAD | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre | 533 yd |
| Newman Catholic School NEWMAN LODGE NEWMAN LODGE LISMORE PLACE | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| The Sands Centre THE SANDS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 557 yd |
| Richard Rose Central Academy VICTORIA PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 623 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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.