Ridley Road, Carlisle, CA2 4LB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA2 4LB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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	46.7%	49.3%	2.6%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	53.3%	50.7%	-2.6%	49.0%	1.7%

Partnership Status

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 4LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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	34.9%	43%	8.1%	37.9%	5.1%
Married: Opposite sex	32.1%	28%	-4.1%	44.2%	-16.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Separated	4.7%	4.8%	0.1%	2.2%	2.6%
Divorced	17.2%	17.2%	0.0%	9.1%	8.1%
Widowed	11.2%	5.9%	-5.3%	6.1%	-0.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	42.5%	37.6%	-4.9%	48.4%	-10.8%
Good health	28.2%	34.1%	5.9%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	17.8%	16.6%	-1.2%	12.7%	3.9%
Bad health	8.5%	10.9%	2.4%	4.0%	6.9%
Very bad health	3.1%	0.9%	-2.2%	1.2%	-0.3%

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 21.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38.1%	23.1%	-15.0%	18.2%	4.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.6%	15.1%	-3.5%	9.6%	5.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.7%	10.2%	-6.5%	13.4%	-3.2%
Apprenticeship	7%	7%	0.0%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.4%	21.5%	13.1%	16.9%	4.6%
Degree or Similar	9.3%	21.5%	12.2%	33.8%	-12.3%
Other	1.9%	1.6%	-0.3%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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)
Chinese	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	3.1%	-1.8%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
White	98.8%	95.6%	-3.2%	81.4%	14.2%
Arab	0%	3.1%	3.1%	0.6%	2.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93% 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	98.5%	93%	-5.5%	83.2%	9.8%
European Union	0.4%	3.1%	2.7%	6.1%	-3.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	3.9%	3.5%	5.6%	-1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	93.4%	-4.3%	83.2%	10.2%
10+ Years	0.4%	2.6%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.8%	3.5%	2.7%	2.2%	1.3%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.7%	76.7%	-7.0%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
No passport held	28.9%	13.5%	15.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.9%	37.2%	9.7%
Christian	45.6%	46.2%	-0.6%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	3.1%	6.5%	-3.4%
Not answered	3.1%	6.0%	-2.9%

Safety

Is Ridley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridley Road was 167.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.6% higher than the Currock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ridley Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Currock and the 82nd highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

🔎 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 4LB, 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 Ridley Road are based on 45 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 Ridley Road, Carlisle, CA2 4LB

Estimated Average Property Prices for CA2 4LB

Average Price
£118,387

Semi-Detached
£71,015

Terraced
£122,030

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ridley Road

Average Price
£101,908

Semi-Detached
£74,306

Terraced
£104,600

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ridley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Ridley Road, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£83,000	2024-08-07	£83,866
33 Ridley Road, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building	£110,000	2023-07-28	£117,976
19 Ridley Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£70,000	2023-02-06	£75,000
42 Ridley Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£105,000	2023-01-23	£111,825
35 Ridley Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building	£74,000	2021-03-01	£88,650

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CA2 4LB

Employment

CA2 4LB 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	65
Retired	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	27
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	10
Other	9
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Human health and social work activities	18
Manufacturing	14
Construction	14
Transport and storage	12
Other	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Education	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	359 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Kirklands Road , CA2 4JD	- not rated	405 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Upperby Primary School Uldale Road , Upperby CA2 4JT	2out of 4	670 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Robert Ferguson Primary School East Dale Street , Denton Holme CA2 5LA	3out of 4	1,092 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brook Street Primary School Edward Street , CA1 2JB	3out of 4	1,372 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY	3out of 4	2,159 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB	3out of 4	2,230 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL	2out of 4	2,480 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB	3out of 4	3,042 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Caldew School Dalston , CA5 7NN	2out of 4	5,366 yd	Academy converter	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	467 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ	- not rated	2,035 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB	- not rated	2,166 yd	Higher education institutions	No	Mixed	More About School
Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB	- not rated	3,778 yd	Other independent school	Yes	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	381 yd
Hammonds Pond Cafe	Hammonds Pond, Blackwell Road	483 yd
Highgrove Soft Play	Unit 23, Petteril Side	802 yd
Eden Valley Hospice	Eden Valley Hospice, Durdar Road	973 yd
Riverwell Beck	Blackwell Vale Nursing Home, Durdar Road	1,074 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Rock	The Currock Inn, 41-43 Boundary Road		383 yd
QZone	Portland Snooker Club, Currock Road		620 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Sunny Fish & Chicken Bar	New Sunny Fish And Chicken Bar, Ridley Road	2 yd
Lucky Date	229 Blackwell Road	293 yd
Bobby's Fish & Chips	Bobby's Fish & Chips, 79 Blackwell Road	519 yd
Pizza Pronto	Unit 17-18, Petteril Side	766 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons Daily	226 Blackwell Road	560 yd
Foreways	Foreways, 309 Blackwell Road	562 yd
Co-operative Convenience Store	Co-operative Convenience Store, 26 Blackwell Road	637 yd
Spar Store	Spar Store, 36 Lamb Street	932 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	Unit 3a, St Nicholas Gate Retail Park, London Road	1,026 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bishop Harvey Goodwin Memorial School Harold Street	grass pitches	283 yd
St Margaret Marys Catholic Primary School KIRKLANDS ROAD	grass pitches	315 yd
Upperby Primary School ULDALE ROAD	grass pitches	587 yd
Hammonds Ponds HAMMONDS POND HAMMONDS POND BLACKWELL ROAD	grass pitches	681 yd
Lifestyle Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD	health and fitness suite	746 yd
Gillford Park GILLFORD PARK STADIUM GILLFORD PARK STADIUM GILLFORD PARK	grass pitches	820 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	842 yd
Barrie Mark Fitness & Nutrition Centre COULTON HOUSE COULTON HOUSE HARRISON WAY	health and fitness suite	847 yd
Milton Hilltop (Closed) London Road	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	923 yd
Soccerworld Carlisle ROME STREET	artificial grass pitch	1,049 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	97.6%

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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	153.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	23.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	49.11 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CA2 4LB