St Ninians Avenue is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA2 4LU 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 St Ninians Avenue, Carlisle, CA2 4LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA2 4NY, CA2 4LR, CA2 4LT, CA2 4LX, CA2 4LW, CA2 4PG, CA2 4JR, CA2 4LP, CA2 4NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA2 4LU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 48.4% | 48.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51.3% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 33.8% | 31.5% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 42.3% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 14.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 8.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 38.5% | 44.9% | 6.4% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 37.4% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 12.8% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 3% | -4.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.9% | 21.3% | -11.6% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 13% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 19% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 6.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 14.8% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 21.8% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.4% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 97.8% | 95.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 95.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 26% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Ninians Avenue was 101.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% lower than the Currock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Ninians Avenue has the 19th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Currock and the 176th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 St Ninians Avenue, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-07-29 | £193,446 |
| 4 St Ninians Avenue, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2021-10-18 | £151,107 |
| 10 St Ninians Avenue, Carlisle, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2019-07-05 | £285,775 |
| 1 St Ninians Avenue, Carlisle, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2014-01-31 | £191,554 |
| 7 St Ninians Avenue, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2013-10-14 | £117,763 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CA2 4LU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upperby Primary School Uldale Road , Upperby CA2 4JT | 2out of 4 | 349 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Kirklands Road , CA2 4JD | - not rated | 609 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Petteril Bank School Burnett Road , CA1 3BX | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) Harold Street , Currock CA2 4HG | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglewood Infant School School Road , Harraby CA1 3LX | 2out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | 3out of 4 | 3,053 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 3,898 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldew School Dalston , CA5 7NN | 2out of 4 | 5,438 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 | 557 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 2,870 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 3,101 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 4,723 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gillford Centre | Gillford Centre, Upperby Road | 631 yd | |
| Hammonds Pond Cafe | Hammonds Pond, Blackwell Road | 657 yd | |
| Highgrove Soft Play | Unit 23, Petteril Side | 879 yd | |
| Taste of Asia group of restaurants | 264-266 London Road | 963 yd | |
| Riverwell Beck | Blackwell Vale Nursing Home, Durdar Road | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune Garden | Peking Chef Express, 14 Petteril Bank Road | 707 yd | |
| Moranos Express | Quality Pizza, 16 Petteril Bank Road | 707 yd | |
| Pizza Pronto | Unit 17-18, Petteril Side | 828 yd | |
| New Sunny Fish & Chicken Bar | New Sunny Fish And Chicken Bar, Ridley Road | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Store | Spar Store, 36 Lamb Street | 237 yd | |
| Spar | 10-12 Petteril Bank Road | 684 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Limited, Petteril Bank Road | 880 yd | |
| Foreways | Foreways, 309 Blackwell Road | 1,054 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 1 Cumwhinton Road | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upperby Primary School ULDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| Gillford Park GILLFORD PARK STADIUM GILLFORD PARK STADIUM GILLFORD PARK | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Petteril Bank Community School BURNETT ROAD | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| St Margaret Marys Catholic Primary School KIRKLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Hammonds Ponds HAMMONDS POND HAMMONDS POND BLACKWELL ROAD | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Barrie Mark Fitness & Nutrition Centre COULTON HOUSE COULTON HOUSE HARRISON WAY | health and fitness suite | 752 yd |
| Dale End Road DALE END ROAD | grass pitches | 993 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 | 42.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.91 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.