St Nicholas Street is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA1 2EF is located in the Currock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carlisle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Nicholas Street, Carlisle, CA1 2EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA1 2EL, CA1 2EN, CA1 2EG, CA1 2EH, CA1 2JZ, CA1 2JU, CA1 2LE, CA1 2HA, CA1 1SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA1 2EF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 45.3% | 49.7% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 54.7% | 50.3% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 2EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 62% | 51.1% | -10.9% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 32.3% | 8.6% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 50.3% | 49.3% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 30.7% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 15.5% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 18.1% | 18.5% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 10.7% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 13.3% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 9.9% | 7.0% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 19.3% | 1.5% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 25.3% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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 | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.6% | 94.1% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 83.4% 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 | 88.1% | 83.4% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 13.1% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 83.1% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 6.2% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.3% | 37.2% | 12.1% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Nicholas Street was 1623.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1070.1% higher than the Currock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Nicholas Street has the highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Currock and the 3rd highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 712.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% 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 St Nicholas Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-11-22 | £59,196 |
| 47 St Nicholas Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2024-05-10 | £89,910 |
| 27 St Nicholas Street, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-12-05 | £98,804 |
| 23 St Nicholas Street, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-08-26 | £104,720 |
| 5 St Nicholas Street, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-03-01 | £112,342 |
CA1 2EF 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 | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 56 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 26 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Street Primary School Edward Street , CA1 2JB | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norman Street Primary School Norman Street , CA1 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) Harold Street , Currock CA2 4HG | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School East Dale Street , Denton Holme CA2 5LA | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Kirklands Road , CA2 4JD | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 993 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,242 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 | 902 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 2,801 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 4,564 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Arms & Alex's Pasta Bar | St Nicholas Arms, 47 London Road | 148 yd | |
| The Maharaj & Paprika Flavours | 145 Botchergate | 277 yd | |
| Aztec Adventure Play Ltd | Aztec Soft Play, Crown Street | 354 yd | |
| Shaha Tandoori Restaurant | Shaha Tandoori Restaurant, 89-91 Botchergate | 400 yd | |
| Elements | 50 Cecil Street | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle South End Constitutional Club Ltd | South End Constitutional Club, St Nicholas Street | 1 yd | |
| The Cranemakers | 43 London Road | 97 yd | |
| Brewdog Carlisle | 36-38 Botchergate | 484 yd | |
| Border Rambler | Border Rambler, 45-47 Botchergate | 503 yd | |
| Rouge Carlisle Ltd | Rouge, 8 English Gate Plaza, Botchergate | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oktays | Oktays, 21 St Nicholas Street | 2 yd | |
| ADAM'S GRILLS | 12 London Road | 42 yd | |
| GRILL39 | 39 London Road | 80 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 25a London Road | 87 yd | |
| Gurkha Spicy | Gurkha Spicy, 37 London Road | 88 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safari Continental Shop | Botchergate Op Shop,, 157-159 Botchergate | 194 yd | |
| Carlisle Asian Superstore Ltd | 155 Botchergate | 202 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 3a, St Nicholas Gate Retail Park, London Road | 264 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Asda Supermarket, Unit 5a, St Nicholas Gate Retail Park | 264 yd | |
| Madinah Mini Market | 131 Botchergate | 275 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2Xl (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 99 yd |
| University Of Cumbria Sports Centre (Fusehill Campus) FUSEHILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 503 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 523 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 621 yd |
| The Pools Swimming & Health Centre JAMES STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 671 yd |
| Soccerworld Carlisle ROME STREET | artificial grass pitch | 687 yd |
| Milton Hilltop (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 691 yd |
| Bodytek Fitness BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE ENGLISH DAMSIDE | health and fitness suite | 887 yd |
| Bishop Harvey Goodwin Memorial School Harold Street | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Richard Rose Central Academy VICTORIA PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 929 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.