Johnston Drive is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA1 2FE is located in the Harraby North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carlisle. This postcode has been in use since 2009-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Johnston Drive, Carlisle, CA1 2FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA1 2FG, CA1 2FD, CA1 2FF, CA1 2QF, CA1 2QE, CA1 2QY, CA1 2QA, CA1 2PZ, CA1 2QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA1 2FE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.2% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47% | 49.8% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 34% | 40.8% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 40.4% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 10.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) 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 | 51% | 53.8% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 33.1% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 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 | 13.3% | 12.4% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 9.7% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.1% | 17.4% | -7.7% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.2% | 26.7% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 9.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 26.7% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.2% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 94.9% | 93.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 94.1% | 93.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Johnston Drive was 67.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.3% lower than the Currock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Johnston Drive has the 27th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Currock and the 295th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Johnston Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-03-14 | £277,174 |
| 28 Johnston Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2024-09-24 | £230,598 |
| 22 Johnston Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2024-09-11 | £229,587 |
| 3 Johnston Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-08-23 | £222,296 |
| 3 Johnston Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland Other, an established residential building | £3,474,000 | 2022-12-09 | £3,497,748 |
CA1 2FE 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 | 126 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) Harold Street , Currock CA2 4HG | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Kirklands Road , CA2 4JD | - not rated | 728 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upperby Primary School Uldale Road , Upperby CA2 4JT | 2out of 4 | 866 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglewood Infant School School Road , Harraby CA1 3LX | 2out of 4 | 956 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Street Primary School Edward Street , CA1 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,820 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 2,320 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 3,916 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highgrove Soft Play | Unit 23, Petteril Side | 109 yd | |
| KFC | London Road | 281 yd | |
| Taste of Asia group of restaurants | 264-266 London Road | 388 yd | |
| Costa Limited | Unit 6, London Road Retail Park | 446 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Unit 5, London Road Retail Park | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harraby Inn | Harraby Inn, Harraby Grove | 429 yd | |
| The Rock | The Currock Inn, 41-43 Boundary Road | 831 yd | |
| QZone | Portland Snooker Club, Currock Road | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Pronto | Unit 17-18, Petteril Side | 163 yd | |
| Everestkitchen | 113 London Road | 810 yd | |
| New City Chinese | New City Chinese, 101-103 London Road | 810 yd | |
| Bobby's Fish & Chips | Bobby's Fish & Chips, 79 Blackwell Road | 811 yd | |
| Fortune Garden | Peking Chef Express, 14 Petteril Bank Road | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 10-12 Petteril Bank Road | 810 yd | |
| Co-operative Convenience Store | Co-operative Convenience Store, 26 Blackwell Road | 815 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Limited, Petteril Bank Road | 853 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 3a, St Nicholas Gate Retail Park, London Road | 855 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Asda Supermarket, Unit 5a, St Nicholas Gate Retail Park | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barrie Mark Fitness & Nutrition Centre COULTON HOUSE COULTON HOUSE HARRISON WAY | health and fitness suite | 246 yd |
| Gillford Park GILLFORD PARK STADIUM GILLFORD PARK STADIUM GILLFORD PARK | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Milton Hilltop (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 444 yd |
| Bishop Harvey Goodwin Memorial School Harold Street | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| St Margaret Marys Catholic Primary School KIRKLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Upperby Primary School ULDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Inglewood Junior School ARNSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Melbourne Park ENNERDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,055 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.