Grierson Road, Carlisle, CA2 4EF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA2 4EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.7%	50.7%	-3.0%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	46.3%	49.3%	3.0%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

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	32.2%	40.7%	8.5%	37.9%	2.8%
Married: Opposite sex	36.1%	33.5%	-2.6%	44.2%	-10.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Separated	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	9.3%	12.1%	2.8%	9.1%	3.0%
Widowed	19.5%	13.2%	-6.3%	6.1%	7.1%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.3%	40%	2.7%	48.4%	-8.4%
Good health	31.6%	29.5%	-2.1%	33.6%	-4.1%
Fair health	18.9%	19.1%	0.2%	12.7%	6.4%
Bad health	7.8%	9.5%	1.7%	4.0%	5.5%
Very bad health	4.5%	1.8%	-2.7%	1.2%	0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 19%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	48.8%	27.7%	-21.1%	18.2%	9.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.2%	13.6%	1.4%	9.6%	4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.2%	11.4%	1.2%	13.4%	-2.0%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	7.1%	3.2%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	17.4%	6.2%	16.9%	0.5%
Degree or Similar	11.2%	19%	7.8%	33.8%	-14.8%
Other	2.4%	3.8%	1.4%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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)
Mixed White and African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
White	100%	99.5%	-0.5%	81.4%	18.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% 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	95.9%	96.8%	0.9%	83.2%	13.6%
European Union	3.7%	2.3%	-1.4%	6.1%	-3.8%
Africa	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.9%	96.8%	0.9%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	9.8%	-8.9%
5-10 Years	0.8%	1.8%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0.5%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	64.5%	76.7%	-12.2%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Portugal	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	32.7%	13.5%	19.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.4%	37.2%	2.2%
Christian	56%	46.2%	9.8%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Grierson Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grierson Road was 50.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% lower than the Currock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Grierson Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Currock and the 389th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,500

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in CA2 4EF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Grierson Road are based on 13 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Cumberland.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Grierson Road, Carlisle, CA2 4EF

Estimated Average Property Prices for CA2 4EF

Average Price
£100,126

Semi-Detached
£100,126

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Grierson Road

Average Price
£109,443

Semi-Detached
£109,443

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Grierson Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Grierson Road, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£61,000	2024-09-27	£65,039
17 Grierson Road, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£90,000	2024-08-30	£96,515
4 Grierson Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£92,000	2022-07-04	£101,805
6 Grierson Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£82,000	2019-10-25	£107,432
20 Grierson Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£85,000	2019-08-16	£113,096

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CA2 4EF

Employment

CA2 4EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 CA2 4EF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	62
Full-Time Employee	45
Part-Time Employee	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Student (economically inactive)	9
Self-Employed	9
Looking after home or family	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Construction	15
Manufacturing	11
Human health and social work activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	5
Transport and storage	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Education	2
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	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	243 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Goodwin Memorial CofE Junior School Harold Street , CA2 4HG	- not rated	243 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Goodwin CofE Nursery and Infant School Harold Street , Currock CA2 4HG	- not rated	243 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School Kirklands Road , CA2 4JD	- not rated	493 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Kirklands Road , CA2 4JD	- not rated	493 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Aidan's County High School Specialist Sports College Lismore Place , CA1 1LY	- not rated	1,925 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY	- not rated	2,014 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB	- not rated	2,089 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB	- not rated	2,089 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL	3out of 4	2,426 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carlisle College Victoria Place , CA1 1HS	- not rated	2,017 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cumbria College of Art and Design Brampton Road , CA3 9AY	- not rated	3,232 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE	3out of 4	544 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
York School Upperby Road , CA2 4JE	- not rated	544 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brunswick Centre 9 Brunswick Street , CA1 1PB	- not rated	1,486 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eden Park Academy 119 Warwick Road , CA1 1JZ	- not rated	1,840 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ	- not rated	1,894 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Gillford Centre	Gillford Centre, Upperby Road	541 yd
Hammonds Pond Cafe	Hammonds Pond, Blackwell Road	649 yd
Highgrove Soft Play	Unit 23, Petteril Side	857 yd
Wee Rascalz Adventure World	Unit 13, Currock Road Trade Centre	993 yd
St Nicholas Arms & Alex's Pasta Bar	St Nicholas Arms, 47 London Road	1,067 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Rock	The Currock Inn, 41-43 Boundary Road	236 yd
QZone	Portland Snooker Club, Currock Road	452 yd
Carlisle South End Constitutional Club Ltd	South End Constitutional Club, St Nicholas Street	1,039 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Sunny Fish & Chicken Bar	New Sunny Fish And Chicken Bar, Ridley Road	170 yd
Lucky Date	229 Blackwell Road	251 yd
Bobby's Fish & Chips	Bobby's Fish & Chips, 79 Blackwell Road	380 yd
Pizza Pronto	Unit 17-18, Petteril Side	830 yd
Everestkitchen	113 London Road	998 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-operative Convenience Store	Co-operative Convenience Store, 26 Blackwell Road	501 yd
Morrisons Daily	226 Blackwell Road	654 yd
Foreways	Foreways, 309 Blackwell Road	665 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	Unit 3a, St Nicholas Gate Retail Park, London Road	911 yd
Asda Supermarket	Asda Supermarket, Unit 5a, St Nicholas Gate Retail Park	911 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bishop Harvey Goodwin Memorial School Harold Street	grass pitches	225 yd
St Margaret Marys Catholic Primary School KIRKLANDS ROAD	grass pitches	481 yd
Lifestyle Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD	health and fitness suite	583 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	674 yd
Upperby Primary School ULDALE ROAD	grass pitches	755 yd
Hammonds Ponds HAMMONDS POND HAMMONDS POND BLACKWELL ROAD	grass pitches	835 yd
Milton Hilltop (Closed) London Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	874 yd
Soccerworld Carlisle ROME STREET	artificial grass pitch	880 yd
Robert Ferguson Primary School EAST DALE STREET	grass pitches	912 yd
Barrie Mark Fitness & Nutrition Centre COULTON HOUSE COULTON HOUSE HARRISON WAY	health and fitness suite	927 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	139.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CA2 4EF