Brunel Way is in Durranhill Industrial Estate, Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA1 3NQ 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 Brunel Way, Durranhill Industrial Estate, Carlisle, CA1 3NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA1 2QL, CA1 2QN, CA1 2QJ, CA1 3UD, CA1 2QR, CA1 2QG, CA1 2PS, CA1 2QH, CA1 2PR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA1 3NQ 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 Brunel Way was 350.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 173.2% higher than the Currock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brunel Way has the 3rd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Currock and the 22nd highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 247.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 57.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site, 6 Brunel Way, Carlisle, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-02-03 | £205,216 |
| Site, 6 Brunel Way, Carlisle, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-11-13 | £174,573 |
| Thomas Proctor & Son Ltd Brunel Way, Carlisle, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-04-03 | £164,432 |
| 9 Brunel Way, Carlisle, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2017-01-31 | £203,653 |
CA1 3NQ 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 | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglewood Junior School Arnside Road , Harraby CA1 3QA | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine Way Infant School Tindale Drive , Harraby CA1 3SH | - not rated | 963 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine Way Junior School Silverdale Road , Harraby CA1 3RQ | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Street Primary School Edward Street , CA1 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Community 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Cumbria Technology College Edgehill Road , CA1 3SL | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's County High School Specialist Sports College Lismore Place , CA1 1LY | - not rated | 1,835 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | - not rated | 1,880 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | - not rated | 2,306 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 | 2,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumbria College of Art and Design Brampton Road , CA3 9AY | - not rated | 3,264 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 | 1,280 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York School Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Centre 9 Brunswick Street , CA1 1PB | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park Academy 119 Warwick Road , CA1 1JZ | - not rated | 1,826 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPCC for Cumbria | Brunel Way | 18 yd | |
| Sodexo Ltd (Canteen C&G Eastern Way) | Brunel House, Brunel Way | 18 yd | |
| Sodexo Ltd (Staff Canteen) | Cavaghan And Gray Ltd, Riverbank, Brunel Way | 18 yd | |
| KFC | London Road | 320 yd | |
| Taste of Asia group of restaurants | 264-266 London Road | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harraby Inn | Harraby Inn, Harraby Grove | 175 yd | |
| Josephine Bell Catering | Harraby Catholic Club, Edgehill Road | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Chippy | Central Chippy, 3 Central Avenue | 552 yd | |
| Pizza Pronto | Unit 17-18, Petteril Side | 678 yd | |
| Fortune Garden | Peking Chef Express, 14 Petteril Bank Road | 851 yd | |
| Moranos Express | Quality Pizza, 16 Petteril Bank Road | 851 yd | |
| Everestkitchen | 113 London Road | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Supermarket | Co Op Supermarket, 31 Central Avenue | 552 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Limited, Petteril Bank Road | 776 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 1 Cumwhinton Road | 858 yd | |
| Spar | 10-12 Petteril Bank Road | 866 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Inglewood Junior School ARNSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Barrie Mark Fitness & Nutrition Centre COULTON HOUSE COULTON HOUSE HARRISON WAY | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| Milton Hilltop (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 711 yd |
| Melbourne Park ENNERDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Gillford Park GILLFORD PARK STADIUM GILLFORD PARK STADIUM GILLFORD PARK | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Carlisle Campus Sports EDGEHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Keenan Park ROSEVALE | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 88.2% |
| 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.