Petteril Street is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA1 2AJ is located in the Botcherby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carlisle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Petteril Street, Carlisle, CA1 2AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA1 2AL, CA1 2AQ, CA1 2BW, CA1 2BG, CA1 2AG, CA1 2AN, CA1 2AS, CA1 2AH, CA1 2BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA1 2AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.1% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.9% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.2% | 30.2% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 50.6% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 11% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 51.4% | 49.7% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 34.1% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 12.2% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around CA1 2AJ this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 9.8% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 12.6% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.1% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 19.7% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 39.8% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
In this area, 95% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96% | 95% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 95% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.6% | 76.7% | 5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Petteril Street was 84.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.0% higher than the Botcherby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Petteril Street has the 28th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Botcherby and the 223rd highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Petteril Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2024-10-25 | £178,506 |
| 24 Petteril Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £216,501 | 2024-06-28 | £226,274 |
| 31 Petteril Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-02-09 | £115,647 |
| 6 Petteril Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-09-26 | £230,126 |
| 28 Petteril Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2023-06-30 | £200,796 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Street Primary School Edward Street , CA1 2JB | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Victoria Road , Botcherby CA1 2UE | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) Harold Street , Currock CA2 4HG | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School East Dale Street , Denton Holme CA2 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 381 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,718 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 | 664 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 2,577 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 4,106 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elements | 50 Cecil Street | 510 yd | |
| Chatsworth Tennis Club | St Aidans Road | 518 yd | |
| The Clubhouse | Stonyholme Municipal Golf Club, St Aidans Road | 520 yd | |
| Casa Crisci | Unit 4, Chapel Court, 40-44 Cecil Street | 534 yd | |
| The Thorne Tree Bistro | 46 Cecil Street | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive | The Beehive, Warwick Road | 495 yd | |
| The Cranemakers | 43 London Road | 574 yd | |
| Box Arena | Unit 7, Portland Place | 631 yd | |
| Carlisle South End Constitutional Club Ltd | South End Constitutional Club, St Nicholas Street | 647 yd | |
| Rouge Carlisle Ltd | Rouge, 8 English Gate Plaza, Botchergate | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Century Chinese Takeaway | The New Century Chinese Takeaway, 12 Edward Street | 441 yd | |
| Gurkha Spicy | Gurkha Spicy, 37 London Road | 567 yd | |
| China City Chinese Takeaway | China City Chinese Takeaway, 33 London Road | 567 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 25a London Road | 568 yd | |
| Lick It Dessert Parlour | 141 Botchergate | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | One Stop, 4-5 Fusehill Street | 240 yd | |
| M. K. Spice | H D M Spice Shop, 51 Brook Street | 525 yd | |
| Safari Continental Shop | Botchergate Op Shop,, 157-159 Botchergate | 564 yd | |
| Carlisle Asian Superstore Ltd | 155 Botchergate | 565 yd | |
| Madinah Mini Market | 131 Botchergate | 573 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Cumbria Sports Centre (Fusehill Campus) FUSEHILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 146 yd |
| Richard Rose Central Academy VICTORIA PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 351 yd |
| Carlisle Rugby Football Club CARLISLE RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB CARLISLE RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Carlisle Squash Club RUGBY GROUND RUGBY GROUND WARWICK ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 401 yd |
| Chatsworth Tennis Club ST. AIDANS ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 418 yd |
| Newman Catholic School NEWMAN LODGE NEWMAN LODGE LISMORE PLACE | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| 2Xl (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| Central Fields VICTORIA PLACE | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Carlisle College VICTORIA PLACE | 656 yd | |
| Carlisle United (Brunton Park) BRUNTON PARK BRUNTON PARK WARWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 675 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.