Holmacres Drive is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA1 3AB is located in the Harraby South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carlisle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holmacres Drive, Carlisle, CA1 3AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA1 3DJ, CA1 3AJ, CA1 3DH, CA1 3AA, CA1 3AH, CA1 3AE, CA1 3AD, CA1 3BS, CA1 3BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA1 3AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 34.3% | 40% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 40.4% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 47.5% | 50.8% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 32.7% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 10.8% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 11.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 27.1% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 14.2% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 22.1% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 18.3% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 11.3% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -22.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.4% | 95.6% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 93.9% | 88.6% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 9.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 88.6% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holmacres Drive was 23.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.7% lower than the Botcherby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holmacres Drive has the 7th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Botcherby and the 264th lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Holmacres Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2025-10-24 | £114,033 |
| 44 Holmacres Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2024-09-06 | £184,456 |
| 33 Holmacres Drive, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2020-11-06 | £105,475 |
| 44 Holmacres Drive, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2016-05-31 | £187,795 |
| 42 Holmacres Drive, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2013-08-13 | £170,809 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petteril Bank School Burnett Road , CA1 3BX | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Petteril Bank School Burnett Road , CA1 3BX | - not rated | 434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglewood Infant School School Road , Harraby CA1 3LX | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upperby Junior School Uldale Road , CA2 4JT | - not rated | 812 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Upperby Infant School Uldale Road , CA2 4JT | - not rated | 812 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Cumbria Technology College Edgehill Road , CA1 3SL | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's County High School Specialist Sports College Lismore Place , CA1 1LY | - not rated | 2,541 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | - not rated | 2,604 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | - not rated | 2,927 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle College Victoria Place , CA1 1HS | - not rated | 2,808 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumbria College of Art and Design Brampton Road , CA3 9AY | - not rated | 3,985 yd | Further education | 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 | 857 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York School Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | - not rated | 857 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Howgills School Manor House , Brisco CA4 0QS | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dufton House School Manor House , Brisco CA4 0QS | - not rated | 2,082 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Centre 9 Brunswick Street , CA1 1PB | - not rated | 2,297 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 506 yd | |
| Highgrove Soft Play | Unit 23, Petteril Side | 635 yd | |
| KFC | London Road | 854 yd | |
| The Gillford Centre | Gillford Centre, Upperby Road | 859 yd | |
| OPCC for Cumbria | Brunel Way | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harraby Inn | Harraby Inn, Harraby Grove | 722 yd | |
| Josephine Bell Catering | Harraby Catholic Club, Edgehill Road | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune Garden | Peking Chef Express, 14 Petteril Bank Road | 191 yd | |
| Moranos Express | Quality Pizza, 16 Petteril Bank Road | 191 yd | |
| Pizza Pronto | Unit 17-18, Petteril Side | 612 yd | |
| Central Chippy | Central Chippy, 3 Central Avenue | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 10-12 Petteril Bank Road | 172 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Limited, Petteril Bank Road | 354 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 1 Cumwhinton Road | 585 yd | |
| Spar Store | Spar Store, 36 Lamb Street | 769 yd | |
| Co-op Supermarket | Co Op Supermarket, 31 Central Avenue | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gillford Park GILLFORD PARK STADIUM GILLFORD PARK STADIUM GILLFORD PARK | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Petteril Bank Community School BURNETT ROAD | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Barrie Mark Fitness & Nutrition Centre COULTON HOUSE COULTON HOUSE HARRISON WAY | health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Dale End Road DALE END ROAD | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Inglewood Junior School ARNSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Upperby Primary School ULDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| St Margaret Marys Catholic Primary School KIRKLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 948 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 | 40.9% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.62 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.62 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.