Brook Street is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA1 2HW 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 Brook Street, Carlisle, CA1 2HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA1 2HP, CA1 2HN, CA1 2HL, CA1 2HR, CA1 2LY, CA1 2LL, CA1 2HT, CA1 2HX, CA1 2HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA1 2HW has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 56.3% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 45.8% | 43.7% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
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 2HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% 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% | 53% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 29.9% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 46.7% | 42% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 42.7% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 9.1% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12.2% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 10.9% | 18.4% | 7.5% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 12% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 11.6% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.2% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.8% | 20.8% | -2.0% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 26% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 7% | 4% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 7.7% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.7% | 82.2% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 76.6% 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 | 85.1% | 76.6% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 12.9% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 77.1% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 7% | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 7% | 1.7% | 5.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brook Street was 86.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.4% higher than the Botcherby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brook Street has the 29th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Botcherby and the 220th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Brook Street, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2007-02-16 | £160,680 |
| 53 Brook Street, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2003-10-24 | £148,605 |
The percentage of student residents living in CA1 2HW 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 | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Street Primary School Edward Street , CA1 2JB | 3out of 4 | 79 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norman Street Primary School Norman Street , CA1 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 265 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 | 1,096 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Victoria Road , Botcherby CA1 2UE | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School East Dale Street , Denton Holme CA2 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Community 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 | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,650 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 | 950 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 2,900 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 4,499 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 | 291 yd | |
| The Maharaj & Paprika Flavours | 145 Botchergate | 527 yd | |
| Elements | 50 Cecil Street | 594 yd | |
| Casa Crisci | Unit 4, Chapel Court, 40-44 Cecil Street | 632 yd | |
| Shaha Tandoori Restaurant | Shaha Tandoori Restaurant, 89-91 Botchergate | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cranemakers | 43 London Road | 316 yd | |
| Carlisle South End Constitutional Club Ltd | South End Constitutional Club, St Nicholas Street | 413 yd | |
| The Beehive | The Beehive, Warwick Road | 709 yd | |
| Box Arena | Unit 7, Portland Place | 725 yd | |
| Rouge Carlisle Ltd | Rouge, 8 English Gate Plaza, Botchergate | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Century Chinese Takeaway | The New Century Chinese Takeaway, 12 Edward Street | 243 yd | |
| Wellspring | 89 London Road | 300 yd | |
| Fontanas Chip Shop | Ground Floor, 93-95 London Road | 305 yd | |
| Gurkha Spicy | Gurkha Spicy, 37 London Road | 330 yd | |
| China City Chinese Takeaway | China City Chinese Takeaway, 33 London Road | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. K. Spice | H D M Spice Shop, 51 Brook Street | 157 yd | |
| One Stop | One Stop, 4-5 Fusehill Street | 333 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 3a, St Nicholas Gate Retail Park, London Road | 411 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Asda Supermarket, Unit 5a, St Nicholas Gate Retail Park | 411 yd | |
| Safari Continental Shop | Botchergate Op Shop,, 157-159 Botchergate | 465 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Cumbria Sports Centre (Fusehill Campus) FUSEHILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 282 yd |
| 2Xl (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 329 yd |
| Melbourne Park ENNERDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Milton Hilltop (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 664 yd |
| Carlisle Rugby Football Club CARLISLE RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB CARLISLE RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| Carlisle Squash Club RUGBY GROUND RUGBY GROUND WARWICK ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 740 yd |
| Richard Rose Central Academy VICTORIA PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 749 yd |
| Chatsworth Tennis Club ST. AIDANS ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 770 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Carlisle United (Brunton Park) BRUNTON PARK BRUNTON PARK WARWICK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 921 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 | 80.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.