Currock Road is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA2 4BH 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 Currock Road, Carlisle, CA2 4BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA2 4DT, CA2 4DU, CA2 4BJ, CA2 4BN, CA2 4DS, CA2 4BL, CA2 4DZ, CA2 4DG, CA2 4BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA2 4BH 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 | 50.2% | 50.9% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.1% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.8% | 41.8% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 39.8% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 12.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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% | 46.7% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 35.5% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 19.6% | 18.4% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 13.3% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 15.3% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 27.5% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.7% | 97.9% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 96.4% | 95.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 95.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 25.7% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Currock Road was 75.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.7% lower than the Currock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Currock Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Currock and the 254th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Currock Road, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-06-19 | £109,740 |
| 61 Currock Road, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-09-15 | £176,608 |
| 101 Currock Road, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-04-26 | £203,960 |
| 103 Currock Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-04-01 | £134,810 |
| 129 Currock Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-11-18 | £168,036 |
CA2 4BH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 486 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School East Dale Street , Denton Holme CA2 5LA | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Kirklands Road , CA2 4JD | - not rated | 772 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upperby Primary School Uldale Road , Upperby CA2 4JT | 2out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Street Primary School Edward Street , CA1 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | 3out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 2,690 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,760 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldew School Dalston , CA5 7NN | 2out of 4 | 5,393 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 | 831 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 3,442 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 5,400 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gillford Centre | Gillford Centre, Upperby Road | 749 yd | |
| Hammonds Pond Cafe | Hammonds Pond, Blackwell Road | 819 yd | |
| Wee Rascalz Adventure World | Unit 13, Currock Road Trade Centre | 844 yd | |
| Aztec Adventure Play Ltd | Aztec Soft Play, Crown Street | 957 yd | |
| Opera Bingo @ the Rex | Opera Bingo @ The Rex, 72 Denton Street | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rock | The Currock Inn, 41-43 Boundary Road | 266 yd | |
| QZone | Portland Snooker Club, Currock Road | 314 yd | |
| Carlisle South End Constitutional Club Ltd | South End Constitutional Club, St Nicholas Street | 990 yd | |
| The Cranemakers | 43 London Road | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Date | 229 Blackwell Road | 236 yd | |
| New Sunny Fish & Chicken Bar | New Sunny Fish And Chicken Bar, Ridley Road | 369 yd | |
| Bobby's Fish & Chips | Bobby's Fish & Chips, 79 Blackwell Road | 385 yd | |
| Prince Garden | Prince Garden, 94 Denton Street | 969 yd | |
| New Joyful House | Joyful House, 137 Denton Street | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Convenience Store | Co-operative Convenience Store, 26 Blackwell Road | 495 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 226 Blackwell Road | 710 yd | |
| Foreways | Foreways, 309 Blackwell Road | 735 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 3a, St Nicholas Gate Retail Park, London Road | 916 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | Asda Supermarket, Unit 5a, St Nicholas Gate Retail Park | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Harvey Goodwin Memorial School Harold Street | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 515 yd |
| St Margaret Marys Catholic Primary School KIRKLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School EAST DALE STREET | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Soccerworld Carlisle ROME STREET | artificial grass pitch | 702 yd |
| Upperby Primary School ULDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Hammonds Ponds HAMMONDS POND HAMMONDS POND BLACKWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Milton Hilltop (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 975 yd |
| 2Xl (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 1,085 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 | 81.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.4% |
| 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 | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.