Blackwell Road is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA2 4DL is located in the Upperby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carlisle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blackwell Road, Carlisle, CA2 4DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA2 4DN, CA2 4LF, CA2 4DH, CA2 4LE, CA2 4DW, CA2 4DR, CA2 4EB, CA2 4DF, CA2 4RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA2 4DL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 50.7% | 53.1% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 46.9% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 42.3% | 39.8% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 34.7% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 12% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 10.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 36.1% | 46.7% | 10.6% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 32.2% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 CA2 4DL this area, 30.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.3% | 30.6% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 15.3% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 19% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 8.3% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 8.3% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 16.2% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.3% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99% | 96.4% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 92.9% | 92.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| 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 | 92.9% | 92.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 30.6% | 13.5% | 17.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackwell Road was 114.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.2% lower than the Currock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blackwell Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Currock and the 149th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 122.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 158 Blackwell Road, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-07-28 | £216,667 |
| 148 Blackwell Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-12-13 | £180,910 |
| 148 Blackwell Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2019-12-12 | £187,371 |
| 166 Blackwell Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2019-08-30 | £195,125 |
| 166 Blackwell Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2016-07-29 | £187,713 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 625 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Kirklands Road , CA2 4JD | - not rated | 686 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School East Dale Street , Denton Holme CA2 5LA | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upperby Primary School Uldale Road , Upperby CA2 4JT | 2out of 4 | 913 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Street Primary School Edward Street , CA1 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,537 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 | 2,245 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,258 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,718 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 2,802 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldew School Dalston , CA5 7NN | 2out of 4 | 5,141 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 | 757 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 3,677 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammonds Pond Cafe | Hammonds Pond, Blackwell Road | 636 yd | |
| The Gillford Centre | Gillford Centre, Upperby Road | 660 yd | |
| Eden Valley Hospice | Eden Valley Hospice, Durdar Road | 901 yd | |
| Riverwell Beck | Blackwell Vale Nursing Home, Durdar Road | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rock | The Currock Inn, 41-43 Boundary Road | 497 yd | |
| QZone | Portland Snooker Club, Currock Road | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Date | 229 Blackwell Road | 52 yd | |
| New Sunny Fish & Chicken Bar | New Sunny Fish And Chicken Bar, Ridley Road | 329 yd | |
| Bobby's Fish & Chips | Bobby's Fish & Chips, 79 Blackwell Road | 637 yd | |
| Pizza Pronto | Unit 17-18, Petteril Side | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 226 Blackwell Road | 435 yd | |
| Foreways | Foreways, 309 Blackwell Road | 463 yd | |
| Co-operative Convenience Store | Co-operative Convenience Store, 26 Blackwell Road | 755 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Harvey Goodwin Memorial School Harold Street | grass pitches | 526 yd |
| St Margaret Marys Catholic Primary School KIRKLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Hammonds Ponds HAMMONDS POND HAMMONDS POND BLACKWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 779 yd |
| Upperby Primary School ULDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School EAST DALE STREET | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Soccerworld Carlisle ROME STREET | artificial grass pitch | 944 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.