Thirlwell Avenue, Carlisle, CA1 2BU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA1 2BU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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	57.4%	48.4%	-9.0%	51.0%	-2.6%
Male	42.6%	51.6%	9.0%	49.0%	2.6%

Partnership Status

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	27.6%	34.7%	7.1%	37.9%	-3.2%
Married: Opposite sex	39.7%	37.6%	-2.1%	44.2%	-6.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Separated	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	11.5%	16.2%	4.7%	9.1%	7.1%
Widowed	17.8%	10.4%	-7.4%	6.1%	4.3%

Health

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	39.6%	43.8%	4.2%	48.4%	-4.6%
Good health	34%	33.5%	-0.5%	33.6%	-0.1%
Fair health	18.3%	13.5%	-4.8%	12.7%	0.8%
Bad health	7.1%	8.6%	1.5%	4.0%	4.6%
Very bad health	1%	0.5%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.5%	26.6%	-7.9%	18.2%	8.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.6%	13.3%	4.7%	9.6%	3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	24.1%	16.2%	-7.9%	13.4%	2.8%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	5.8%	2.9%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	16.8%	4.7%	16.9%	-0.1%
Degree or Similar	14.4%	20.8%	6.4%	33.8%	-13.0%
Other	3.4%	0.6%	-2.8%	2.8%	-2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black Caribbean	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
White	98.5%	98.4%	-0.1%	81.4%	17.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.3% 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	98%	90.3%	-7.7%	83.2%	7.1%
European Union	1%	4.8%	3.8%	6.1%	-1.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.8%	1.4%
Africa	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	1.1%	0.6%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	1.1%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	90.3%	-7.7%	83.2%	7.1%
10+ Years	0%	5.4%	5.4%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0.5%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	0.5%	2.7%	2.2%	1.9%	0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.2%	76.7%	5.5%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Poland	2.7%	1.3%	1.4%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
Turkey	1.6%	0.1%	1.5%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	10.8%	13.5%	-2.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28%	37.2%	-9.2%
Christian	61.3%	46.2%	15.1%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	7.5%	6.0%	1.5%

Safety

Is Thirlwell Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thirlwell Avenue was 190.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 140.5% higher than the Botcherby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Thirlwell Avenue has the 11th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Botcherby and the 62nd highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 125.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,200

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in CA1 2BU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Thirlwell Avenue are based on 11 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cumberland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Thirlwell Avenue, Carlisle, CA1 2BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for CA1 2BU

Average Price
£149,015

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£149,015

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thirlwell Avenue

Average Price
£187,421

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£187,421

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thirlwell AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Thirlwell Avenue, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£165,000	2024-09-30	£171,292
8 Thirlwell Avenue, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£85,000	2019-09-05	£109,674
4 Thirlwell Avenue, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£95,000	2019-07-29	£127,722
10 Thirlwell Avenue, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2017-04-28	£157,727
6 Thirlwell Avenue, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£128,000	2014-11-14	£180,093

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CA1 2BU

Employment

CA1 2BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CA1 2BU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	61
Retired	59
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	10
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Student (economically inactive)	2
Looking after home or family	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	14
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Construction	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Transport and storage	11
Manufacturing	9
Education	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Other	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Victoria Road , Botcherby CA1 2UE	- not rated	625 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Norman Street Primary School Norman Street , CA1 2BQ	3out of 4	712 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brook Street Primary School Edward Street , CA1 2JB	3out of 4	1,009 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Inglewood Junior School Arnside Road , Harraby CA1 3QA	3out of 4	1,891 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Inglewood Infant School School Road , Harraby CA1 3LX	2out of 4	1,929 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY	3out of 4	822 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB	3out of 4	1,397 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL	2out of 4	1,823 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB	3out of 4	4,551 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ	- not rated	1,394 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB	- not rated	1,944 yd	Higher education institutions	No	Mixed	More About School
Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE	3out of 4	2,400 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB	- not rated	3,079 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU	4out of 4	4,213 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
John Watt Catering Ltd	Brunton Park, Warwick Road	324 yd
Chatsworth Tennis Club	St Aidans Road	614 yd
The Clubhouse	Stonyholme Municipal Golf Club, St Aidans Road	623 yd
Tesco Cafe - Tesco Family Dining Ltd	Tesco Stores, Warwick Road	819 yd
Toby Carvery	Toby Cavery, 491 Warwick Road	819 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brewers Fayre - Lakeland Gate	Premier Inn, Walkmill Crescent	329 yd
The Beehive	The Beehive, Warwick Road	346 yd
The Magpie Inn	Magpie Inn, Victoria Road	505 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
A Chung Fish & Chips	A Chung Fish & Chips, 2 Wood Street		693 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Foreways/Brunton Park Post Office	Foreways/Brunton Park Post Office, 264 Warwick Road	120 yd
Florida Stores	Florida Stores, Durranhill Road	764 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores, Warwick Road	819 yd
One Stop	One Stop, 4-5 Fusehill Street	1,057 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Carlisle United (Brunton Park) BRUNTON PARK BRUNTON PARK WARWICK ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	276 yd
Carlisle Rugby Football Club CARLISLE RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB CARLISLE RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB WARWICK ROAD	grass pitches	530 yd
St Cuthberts Catholic Community School VICTORIA ROAD	grass pitches	551 yd
Carlisle Squash Club RUGBY GROUND RUGBY GROUND WARWICK ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts	564 yd
Chatsworth Tennis Club ST. AIDANS ROAD	indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	596 yd
Stony Holme Golf Club ST. AIDANS ROAD	golf	628 yd
Melbourne Park ENNERDALE AVENUE	grass pitches	779 yd
Central Fields VICTORIA PLACE	grass pitches	811 yd
Richard Rose Central Academy VICTORIA PLACE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	898 yd
University Of Cumbria Sports Centre (Fusehill Campus) FUSEHILL STREET	health and fitness suite	933 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	38.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	36.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	39.84 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	39.84 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	9.54 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.