Watermans Walk is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA1 3TJ is located in the Harraby South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carlisle. This postcode has been in use since 2004-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Watermans Walk, Carlisle, CA1 3TJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA1 3TL, CA1 3TU, CA1 3TA, CA1 3TH, CA1 3TG, CA1 3JJ, CA1 3HY, CA1 3SU, CA1 3HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA1 3TJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 54% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 48.7% | 46% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 | 35.8% | 36.9% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 47.5% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) 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 | 66.1% | 55.8% | -10.3% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 31.6% | 4.8% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 8.8% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around CA1 3TJ this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.3% | 9.5% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 12% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 17.1% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 24.1% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 29.7% | -6.8% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 95.8% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 95.5% | 96.7% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 97.2% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Watermans Walk was 75.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.2% lower than the Botcherby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Watermans Walk has the 24th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Botcherby and the 256th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Watermans Walk, Carlisle, Cumberland Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-10-09 | £245,000 |
| 21 Watermans Walk, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-03-07 | £161,613 |
| 51 Watermans Walk, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2024-07-22 | £171,297 |
| 41 Watermans Walk, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-07-19 | £149,932 |
| 11 Watermans Walk, Carlisle, Cumberland Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2024-03-04 | £226,661 |
CA1 3TJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 528 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglewood Junior School Arnside Road , Harraby CA1 3QA | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglewood Infant School School Road , Harraby CA1 3LX | 2out of 4 | 726 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Petteril Bank School Burnett Road , CA1 3BX | 3out of 4 | 1,140 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 | 692 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,993 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | 3out of 4 | 3,470 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 | 2,052 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 3,355 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 3,806 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 5,290 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton Clinic | Carleton Clinic, Cumwhinton Drive | 719 yd | |
| Cafe Central Carlisle | 34 Central Avenue | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josephine Bell Catering | Harraby Catholic Club, Edgehill Road | 478 yd | |
| Arroyo Arms | Arroyo Arms, 121 Edgehill Road | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Chippy | Central Chippy, 3 Central Avenue | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 1 Cumwhinton Road | 730 yd | |
| Co-op Supermarket | Co Op Supermarket, 31 Central Avenue | 756 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Limited, Petteril Bank Road | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pennine Way Primary School HARRAY COMMUNITY CAMPUS HARRAY COMMUNITY CAMPUS EDGEHILL ROAD | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Richard Rose Central Academy (Closed) Edgehill Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 367 yd |
| Carlisle Campus Sports EDGEHILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Creighton Rugby Football Club THE CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE SYCAMORE LANE | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Inglewood Junior School ARNSIDE ROAD | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Keenan Park ROSEVALE | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Dale End Road DALE END ROAD | grass pitches | 1,018 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 | 20.5% |
| 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 | 54.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.21 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.