Arthur Street is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA2 4AN is located in the Currock electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carlisle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arthur Street, Carlisle, CA2 4AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA2 4AH, CA2 4AJ, CA2 4AG, CA2 4EJ, CA2 4EN, CA2 4AL, CA2 4EQ, CA2 4AD, CA2 4EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA2 4AN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 49.5% | 48.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 CA2 4AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 51% | 52.7% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 28.7% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 51.1% | 46% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 35% | 35% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 12.8% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 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.
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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 24.7% | 8.9% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 28.7% | 10.2% | -18.5% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 14.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 25.5% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 18.3% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.3% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.1% | 94.5% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 94.5% | 92.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 92.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arthur Street was 229.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.5% higher than the Currock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arthur Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Currock and the 46th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Arthur Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-10-11 | £145,822 |
| 11 Arthur Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-04-27 | £159,860 |
| 7 Arthur Street, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2023-02-20 | £124,286 |
| 9 Arthur Street, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £126,050 | 2022-03-04 | £141,607 |
| 11 Arthur Street, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2019-05-10 | £160,077 |
CA2 4AN 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 | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) Harold Street , Currock CA2 4HG | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School East Dale Street , Denton Holme CA2 5LA | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Kirklands Road , CA2 4JD | - not rated | 878 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Street Primary School Edward Street , CA1 2JB | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upperby Primary School Uldale Road , Upperby CA2 4JT | 2out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,978 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 | 916 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 3,262 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 5,147 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wee Rascalz Adventure World | Unit 13, Currock Road Trade Centre | 646 yd | |
| St Nicholas Arms & Alex's Pasta Bar | St Nicholas Arms, 47 London Road | 693 yd | |
| Aztec Adventure Play Ltd | Aztec Soft Play, Crown Street | 695 yd | |
| The Maharaj & Paprika Flavours | 145 Botchergate | 861 yd | |
| The Gillford Centre | Gillford Centre, Upperby Road | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rock | The Currock Inn, 41-43 Boundary Road | 164 yd | |
| QZone | Portland Snooker Club, Currock Road | 193 yd | |
| Carlisle South End Constitutional Club Ltd | South End Constitutional Club, St Nicholas Street | 650 yd | |
| The Cranemakers | 43 London Road | 712 yd | |
| Brewdog Carlisle | 36-38 Botchergate | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby's Fish & Chips | Bobby's Fish & Chips, 79 Blackwell Road | 75 yd | |
| New Sunny Fish & Chicken Bar | New Sunny Fish And Chicken Bar, Ridley Road | 548 yd | |
| Lucky Date | 229 Blackwell Road | 574 yd | |
| Oktays | Oktays, 21 St Nicholas Street | 651 yd | |
| Fontanas Chip Shop | Ground Floor, 93-95 London Road | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Convenience Store | Co-operative Convenience Store, 26 Blackwell Road | 142 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 3a, St Nicholas Gate Retail Park, London Road | 559 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Asda Supermarket, Unit 5a, St Nicholas Gate Retail Park | 559 yd | |
| Safari Continental Shop | Botchergate Op Shop,, 157-159 Botchergate | 803 yd | |
| Carlisle Asian Superstore Ltd | 155 Botchergate | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lifestyle Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 215 yd |
| Bishop Harvey Goodwin Memorial School Harold Street | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 375 yd |
| Soccerworld Carlisle ROME STREET | artificial grass pitch | 596 yd |
| Milton Hilltop (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 677 yd |
| 2Xl (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 741 yd |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School EAST DALE STREET | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| St Margaret Marys Catholic Primary School KIRKLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| The Pools Swimming & Health Centre JAMES STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 997 yd |
| Barrie Mark Fitness & Nutrition Centre COULTON HOUSE COULTON HOUSE HARRISON WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,024 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.