Garden Street is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA1 2JQ 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 Garden Street, Carlisle, CA1 2JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA1 2JN, CA1 2LE, CA1 2JP, CA1 2JL, CA1 2JB, CA1 2HZ, CA1 2JA, CA1 2LF, CA1 2JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA1 2JQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.6% | 50% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 2JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% 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 | 64.7% | 58% | -6.7% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 27.5% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.2% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 42.1% | 37.3% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 43.3% | 39.2% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 9% | 14.6% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 7.3% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 2JQ this area, 28.6% 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 | 24.3% | 28.6% | 4.3% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 12.3% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 15.9% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.1% | 13.4% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 24.3% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 9.2% | 2.2% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 5.1% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 90.1% | 81.6% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 0.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 70.2% 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 | 79.1% | 70.2% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -13.0% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 18.1% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 9.5% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.2% | 70.8% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 10.6% | 6.7% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 8% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 8.9% | 0.9% | 8.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garden Street was 155.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.8% higher than the Currock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Garden Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Currock and the 98th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Garden Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2025-02-14 | £104,528 |
| 12 Garden Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2025-01-10 | £94,116 |
| 25 Garden Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £71,200 | 2023-12-01 | £73,619 |
| 21 Garden Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-10-19 | £115,647 |
| 10 Garden Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £98,600 | 2023-08-09 | £104,799 |
CA1 2JQ 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 2JQ 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 | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 235 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norman Street Primary School Norman Street , CA1 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 505 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 | 930 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School East Dale Street , Denton Holme CA2 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Kirklands Road , CA2 4JD | - not rated | 1,465 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 | 918 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 2,200 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,422 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 | 939 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 2,874 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 4,571 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 | 55 yd | |
| The Maharaj & Paprika Flavours | 145 Botchergate | 378 yd | |
| Shaha Tandoori Restaurant | Shaha Tandoori Restaurant, 89-91 Botchergate | 505 yd | |
| Elements | 50 Cecil Street | 505 yd | |
| Aztec Adventure Play Ltd | Aztec Soft Play, Crown Street | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cranemakers | 43 London Road | 86 yd | |
| Carlisle South End Constitutional Club Ltd | South End Constitutional Club, St Nicholas Street | 180 yd | |
| Brewdog Carlisle | 36-38 Botchergate | 605 yd | |
| Border Rambler | Border Rambler, 45-47 Botchergate | 610 yd | |
| Rouge Carlisle Ltd | Rouge, 8 English Gate Plaza, Botchergate | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRILL39 | 39 London Road | 105 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 25a London Road | 109 yd | |
| Gurkha Spicy | Gurkha Spicy, 37 London Road | 109 yd | |
| China City Chinese Takeaway | China City Chinese Takeaway, 33 London Road | 109 yd | |
| The New Century Chinese Takeaway | The New Century Chinese Takeaway, 12 Edward Street | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. K. Spice | H D M Spice Shop, 51 Brook Street | 112 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 3a, St Nicholas Gate Retail Park, London Road | 228 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Asda Supermarket, Unit 5a, St Nicholas Gate Retail Park | 228 yd | |
| Safari Continental Shop | Botchergate Op Shop,, 157-159 Botchergate | 297 yd | |
| Carlisle Asian Superstore Ltd | 155 Botchergate | 306 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2Xl (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 122 yd |
| University Of Cumbria Sports Centre (Fusehill Campus) FUSEHILL STREET | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Milton Hilltop (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 609 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 783 yd |
| Melbourne Park ENNERDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| The Pools Swimming & Health Centre JAMES STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 824 yd |
| Soccerworld Carlisle ROME STREET | artificial grass pitch | 865 yd |
| Richard Rose Central Academy VICTORIA PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 867 yd |
| Carlisle Rugby Football Club CARLISLE RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB CARLISLE RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB WARWICK ROAD | grass pitches | 912 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.