Howe Street is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA1 2HS 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 Howe Street, Carlisle, CA1 2HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA1 2HQ, CA1 2HB, CA1 2HD, CA1 2JF, CA1 2HJ, CA1 2HE, CA1 2JE, CA1 2JD, CA1 2JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA1 2HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 50.6% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 45.4% | 49.4% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 2HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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 | 49.1% | 54.3% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25% | 22.9% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -21.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 14.3% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 5.7% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 41.4% | 38% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 35.5% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 18.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 6.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 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 2HS this area, 29.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 29.1% | 6.3% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 7.3% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 11.2% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.9% | 19.4% | 0.5% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 25.7% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 7.5% | 0.5% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.2% | 84.2% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
In this area, 71% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 71% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 17% | 12.6% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 10% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 71.3% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 6.7% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howe Street was 178.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 126.1% higher than the Botcherby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howe Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Botcherby and the 69th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Howe Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-08-22 | £126,305 |
| 3 Howe Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-07-17 | £76,655 |
| 23 Howe Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2024-07-16 | £100,163 |
| 25 Howe Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2024-06-28 | £107,650 |
| 7 Howe Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-04-24 | £132,298 |
CA1 2HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in CA1 2HS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Street Primary School Edward Street , CA1 2JB | 3out of 4 | 250 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norman Street Primary School Norman Street , CA1 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 396 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 | 1,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School East Dale Street , Denton Holme CA2 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Victoria Road , Botcherby CA1 2UE | - not rated | 1,480 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 | 716 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,496 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 | 782 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 2,730 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 4,382 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 | 253 yd | |
| The Maharaj & Paprika Flavours | 145 Botchergate | 343 yd | |
| Elements | 50 Cecil Street | 402 yd | |
| Casa Crisci | Unit 4, Chapel Court, 40-44 Cecil Street | 440 yd | |
| Shaha Tandoori Restaurant | Shaha Tandoori Restaurant, 89-91 Botchergate | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cranemakers | 43 London Road | 227 yd | |
| Carlisle South End Constitutional Club Ltd | South End Constitutional Club, St Nicholas Street | 308 yd | |
| Box Arena | Unit 7, Portland Place | 532 yd | |
| Rouge Carlisle Ltd | Rouge, 8 English Gate Plaza, Botchergate | 542 yd | |
| Walkabout | Unit 6, English Gate Plaza, Botchergate | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Century Chinese Takeaway | The New Century Chinese Takeaway, 12 Edward Street | 98 yd | |
| Gurkha Spicy | Gurkha Spicy, 37 London Road | 224 yd | |
| China City Chinese Takeaway | China City Chinese Takeaway, 33 London Road | 224 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 25a London Road | 224 yd | |
| GRILL39 | 39 London Road | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | One Stop, 4-5 Fusehill Street | 175 yd | |
| M. K. Spice | H D M Spice Shop, 51 Brook Street | 217 yd | |
| Safari Continental Shop | Botchergate Op Shop,, 157-159 Botchergate | 293 yd | |
| Carlisle Asian Superstore Ltd | 155 Botchergate | 298 yd | |
| Madinah Mini Market | 131 Botchergate | 345 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Cumbria Sports Centre (Fusehill Campus) FUSEHILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 202 yd |
| 2Xl (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 210 yd |
| Richard Rose Central Academy VICTORIA PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 665 yd |
| Carlisle Rugby Football Club CARLISLE RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB CARLISLE RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| Carlisle Squash Club RUGBY GROUND RUGBY GROUND WARWICK ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 742 yd |
| Chatsworth Tennis Club ST. AIDANS ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 763 yd |
| Milton Hilltop (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 780 yd |
| Melbourne Park ENNERDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| The Pools Swimming & Health Centre JAMES STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 813 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 830 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| 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 | 77.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.