Brunton Crescent is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA1 2AX 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 Brunton Crescent, Carlisle, CA1 2AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA1 1LH, CA1 2BY, CA1 1LJ, CA1 2AU, CA1 2DA, CA1 2DY, CA1 2BB, CA1 2DB, CA1 2DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA1 2AX has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents 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 | 49.8% | 49% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 38.3% | 32.2% | -6.1% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 45.2% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 10.2% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 9.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 48.1% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 37.3% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 9.4% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 22% | 16.9% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 8.4% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 11.8% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 21.3% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 30.3% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.9% | 99% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 91.8% | 92.4% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 93.3% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.3% | 37.2% | 0.1% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brunton Crescent was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.5% lower than the Botcherby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brunton Crescent has the 14th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Botcherby and the 435th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Brunton Crescent, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-09-10 | £193,661 |
| 13 Brunton Crescent, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-09-04 | £142,697 |
| 3 Brunton Crescent, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-01-19 | £178,322 |
| 21 Brunton Crescent, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-01-13 | £166,650 |
| 6 Brunton Crescent, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-12-16 | £188,946 |
CA1 2AX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 474 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Street Primary School Edward Street , CA1 2JB | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Community School Victoria Road , Botcherby CA1 2UE | - not rated | 784 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Victoria Road , Botcherby CA1 2UE | 3out of 4 | 784 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 | 1,772 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | - not rated | 643 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's County High School Specialist Sports College Lismore Place , CA1 1LY | - not rated | 659 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School Rickerby , CA3 9AA | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle College Victoria Place , CA1 1HS | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumbria College of Art and Design Brampton Road , CA3 9AY | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Park Academy 119 Warwick Road , CA1 1JZ | - not rated | 728 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Centre 9 Brunswick Street , CA1 1PB | - not rated | 965 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumbria Institute of the Arts Brampton Road , CA3 9AY | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Watt Catering Ltd | Brunton Park, Warwick Road | 248 yd | |
| Chatsworth Tennis Club | St Aidans Road | 416 yd | |
| The Clubhouse | Stonyholme Municipal Golf Club, St Aidans Road | 425 yd | |
| St Nicholas Arms & Alex's Pasta Bar | St Nicholas Arms, 47 London Road | 964 yd | |
| Elements | 50 Cecil Street | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive | The Beehive, Warwick Road | 60 yd | |
| Brewers Fayre - Lakeland Gate | Premier Inn, Walkmill Crescent | 485 yd | |
| The Magpie Inn | Magpie Inn, Victoria Road | 774 yd | |
| The Cranemakers | 43 London Road | 971 yd | |
| Carlisle South End Constitutional Club Ltd | South End Constitutional Club, St Nicholas Street | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Century Chinese Takeaway | The New Century Chinese Takeaway, 12 Edward Street | 854 yd | |
| A Chung Fish & Chips | A Chung Fish & Chips, 2 Wood Street | 966 yd | |
| Gurkha Spicy | Gurkha Spicy, 37 London Road | 975 yd | |
| China City Chinese Takeaway | China City Chinese Takeaway, 33 London Road | 975 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 25a London Road | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreways/Brunton Park Post Office | Foreways/Brunton Park Post Office, 264 Warwick Road | 224 yd | |
| One Stop | One Stop, 4-5 Fusehill Street | 722 yd | |
| M. K. Spice | H D M Spice Shop, 51 Brook Street | 835 yd | |
| Florida Stores | Florida Stores, Durranhill Road | 998 yd | |
| Safari Continental Shop | Botchergate Op Shop,, 157-159 Botchergate | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carlisle United (Brunton Park) BRUNTON PARK BRUNTON PARK WARWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 255 yd |
| Carlisle Rugby Football Club CARLISLE RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB CARLISLE RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 258 yd |
| Carlisle Squash Club RUGBY GROUND RUGBY GROUND WARWICK ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 304 yd |
| Chatsworth Tennis Club ST. AIDANS ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 347 yd |
| Stony Holme Golf Club ST. AIDANS ROAD | golf | 573 yd |
| University Of Cumbria Sports Centre (Fusehill Campus) FUSEHILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| Central Fields VICTORIA PLACE | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Richard Rose Central Academy VICTORIA PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 608 yd |
| Melbourne Park ENNERDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Newman Catholic School NEWMAN LODGE NEWMAN LODGE LISMORE PLACE | grass pitches | 767 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 | 68.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.