Whinsmoor Drive is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA1 3PY 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 Whinsmoor Drive, Carlisle, CA1 3PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA1 3PT, CA1 3PS, CA1 3PH, CA1 3QB, CA1 3JZ, CA1 3PR, CA1 3PG, CA1 3QY, CA1 3PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA1 3PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.9% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47% | 49.1% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 3PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 33.6% | 43.1% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 33.9% | -10.1% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 12% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 47.2% | 43.6% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 37.4% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 13.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 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 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.6% | 24.2% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 13% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 18.6% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 8.4% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 16.1% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.7% | 17.5% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.2% | 95.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 90.8% 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% | 90.8% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 90.5% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whinsmoor Drive was 101.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.7% higher than the Botcherby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whinsmoor Drive has the 29th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Botcherby and the 177th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Whinsmoor Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2024-01-25 | £137,499 |
| 66 Whinsmoor Drive, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2018-02-14 | £106,370 |
| 62 Whinsmoor Drive, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2017-05-26 | £143,411 |
| 64 Whinsmoor Drive, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2016-03-31 | £97,721 |
| 72 Whinsmoor Drive, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2015-04-29 | £118,333 |
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inglewood Junior School Arnside Road , Harraby CA1 3QA | 3out of 4 | 127 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglewood Infant School School Road , Harraby CA1 3LX | 2out of 4 | 247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennine Way Primary School Edgehill Road , Harraby CA1 3SN | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Petteril Bank School Burnett Road , CA1 3BX | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Victoria Road , Botcherby CA1 2UE | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 567 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,397 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | 3out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 4,965 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 | 1,643 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 2,745 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 3,196 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 4,683 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Central Carlisle | 34 Central Avenue | 188 yd | |
| OPCC for Cumbria | Brunel Way | 675 yd | |
| Sodexo Ltd (Canteen C&G Eastern Way) | Brunel House, Brunel Way | 675 yd | |
| Sodexo Ltd (Staff Canteen) | Cavaghan And Gray Ltd, Riverbank, Brunel Way | 675 yd | |
| Taste of Asia group of restaurants | 264-266 London Road | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josephine Bell Catering | Harraby Catholic Club, Edgehill Road | 182 yd | |
| The Harraby Inn | Harraby Inn, Harraby Grove | 732 yd | |
| Arroyo Arms | Arroyo Arms, 121 Edgehill Road | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Chippy | Central Chippy, 3 Central Avenue | 145 yd | |
| Fortune Garden | Peking Chef Express, 14 Petteril Bank Road | 853 yd | |
| Moranos Express | Quality Pizza, 16 Petteril Bank Road | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Supermarket | Co Op Supermarket, 31 Central Avenue | 145 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 1 Cumwhinton Road | 547 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Limited, Petteril Bank Road | 684 yd | |
| Spar | 10-12 Petteril Bank Road | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Inglewood Junior School ARNSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 226 yd |
| Carlisle Campus Sports EDGEHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 326 yd |
| Richard Rose Central Academy (Closed) Edgehill Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Pennine Way Primary School HARRAY COMMUNITY CAMPUS HARRAY COMMUNITY CAMPUS EDGEHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Keenan Park ROSEVALE | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| Creighton Rugby Football Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE SYCAMORE LANE | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.