London Road is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA1 2QW is located in the Harraby North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carlisle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about London Road, Carlisle, CA1 2QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA1 2QZ, CA1 3QZ, CA1 2QS, CA1 2QP, CA1 2QR, CA1 2RB, CA1 2QT, CA1 2QU, CA1 3ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA1 2QW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 47.3% | 49.4% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 52.8% | 50.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 35.9% | 33.8% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 50.2% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.7% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 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 | 49.5% | 45.7% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 34.7% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 14.5% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 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 | 22.5% | 23.4% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 9.7% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 12.4% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 7.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 20.4% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 23.7% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.7% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.3% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 96% | 95.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 95.6% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 58.9% | 46.2% | 12.7% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 280.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 102.2% higher than the Currock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
London Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Currock and the 35th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 201.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 81.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 281 London Road, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2023-07-14 | £213,417 |
| 291 London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2020-11-05 | £235,853 |
| 293 London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-04-12 | £251,982 |
| 283 London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2017-04-13 | £245,227 |
| 279 London Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2016-06-03 | £254,882 |
CA1 2QW 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inglewood Infant School School Road , Harraby CA1 3LX | 2out of 4 | 494 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglewood Junior School Arnside Road , Harraby CA1 3QA | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Petteril Bank School Burnett Road , CA1 3BX | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Kirklands Road , CA2 4JD | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) Harold Street , Currock CA2 4HG | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,238 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | 3out of 4 | 2,493 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 4,274 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 | 958 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 2,721 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 4,289 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of Asia group of restaurants | 264-266 London Road | 83 yd | |
| OPCC for Cumbria | Brunel Way | 380 yd | |
| Sodexo Ltd (Canteen C&G Eastern Way) | Brunel House, Brunel Way | 380 yd | |
| Sodexo Ltd (Staff Canteen) | Cavaghan And Gray Ltd, Riverbank, Brunel Way | 380 yd | |
| KFC | London Road | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harraby Inn | Harraby Inn, Harraby Grove | 216 yd | |
| Josephine Bell Catering | Harraby Catholic Club, Edgehill Road | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune Garden | Peking Chef Express, 14 Petteril Bank Road | 492 yd | |
| Moranos Express | Quality Pizza, 16 Petteril Bank Road | 492 yd | |
| Pizza Pronto | Unit 17-18, Petteril Side | 495 yd | |
| Central Chippy | Central Chippy, 3 Central Avenue | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Limited, Petteril Bank Road | 452 yd | |
| Spar | 10-12 Petteril Bank Road | 504 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 1 Cumwhinton Road | 606 yd | |
| Co-op Supermarket | Co Op Supermarket, 31 Central Avenue | 618 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barrie Mark Fitness & Nutrition Centre COULTON HOUSE COULTON HOUSE HARRISON WAY | health and fitness suite | 419 yd |
| Inglewood Junior School ARNSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Gillford Park GILLFORD PARK STADIUM GILLFORD PARK STADIUM GILLFORD PARK | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Milton Hilltop (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 827 yd |
| Petteril Bank Community School BURNETT ROAD | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Carlisle Campus Sports EDGEHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Melbourne Park ENNERDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,075 yd |
| Dale End Road DALE END ROAD | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.