Sycamore Lane is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA1 3SR is located in the Harraby South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carlisle. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sycamore Lane, Carlisle, CA1 3SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA1 3TT, CA1 3SS, CA1 3SW, CA1 3SY, CA1 3TW, CA1 3GJ, CA1 3SU, CA1 3TS, CA1 3TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA1 3SR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 45.1% | 47.4% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 54.9% | 52.6% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CA1 3SR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.7% | 19.5% | -7.2% | 37.9% | -18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 67.5% | 11.1% | 44.2% | 23.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.2% | 53.6% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 35% | 32% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 11.3% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 12.4% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 7.7% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 13% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 10.7% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 50.3% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 16.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.3% | 93.8% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 96.2% | 87.1% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 6.2% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 5.2% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 87.6% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 62.4% | 46.2% | 16.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sycamore Lane was 149.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 542.1% higher than the Dalston and Burgh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sycamore Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Dalston and Burgh and the 103rd highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 123.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sycamore Lane, Carlisle, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-02-10 | £453,163 |
| 4 Sycamore Lane, Carlisle, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-01-11 | £408,462 |
| 3 Sycamore Lane, Carlisle, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-11-20 | £360,815 |
| 4 Sycamore Lane, Carlisle, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2013-03-28 | £368,750 |
| 1 Sycamore Lane, Carlisle, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2011-11-18 | £409,548 |
CA1 3SR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in CA1 3SR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennine Way Primary School Edgehill Road , Harraby CA1 3SN | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglewood Junior School Arnside Road , Harraby CA1 3QA | 3out of 4 | 1,050 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglewood Infant School School Road , Harraby CA1 3LX | 2out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Petteril Bank School Burnett Road , CA1 3BX | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scotby CofE Primary School Park Road , Scotby CA4 8AT | 3out of 4 | 1,854 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 960 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 3,368 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | 3out of 4 | 3,853 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,380 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 3,740 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 4,194 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton Clinic | Carleton Clinic, Cumwhinton Drive | 332 yd | |
| The Dhaka | Dhaka Tandoori Restaurant | 972 yd | |
| Carleton Day Centre | Carleton Day Centre | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Arms | Arroyo Arms, 121 Edgehill Road | 728 yd | |
| Josephine Bell Catering | Harraby Catholic Club, Edgehill Road | 866 yd | |
| The Nosey Cow Inn | Carleton | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 1 Cumwhinton Road | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Creighton Rugby Football Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE SYCAMORE LANE | grass pitches | 95 yd |
| Pennine Way Primary School HARRAY COMMUNITY CAMPUS HARRAY COMMUNITY CAMPUS EDGEHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Richard Rose Central Academy (Closed) Edgehill Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Carlisle Campus Sports EDGEHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 736 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 | 33.3% |
| 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.