Viaduct Estate Road is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA2 5BH is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carlisle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Viaduct Estate Road, Carlisle, CA2 5BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA3 8UF, CA2 5DF, CA3 8HP, CA2 5DW, CA2 5XF, CA3 8ND, CA2 5XD, CA3 8JU, CA2 5DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA2 5BH is primarily male, with 56.9% of the population 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 | 39.5% | 43.1% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -7.9% |
| Male | 60.5% | 56.9% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 7.9% |
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 5BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.9% 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 | 64.8% | 65.9% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 28.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.8% | 16.4% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -27.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11% | 11.7% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 37.3% | 50.2% | 12.9% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 27.7% | -13.1% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 17% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 14.3% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 12.4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 12.4% | 3.7% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.4% | 14.3% | -8.1% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 38.5% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 10.5% | 2.5% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| White | 88.8% | 85.8% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 81% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 81% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 11.4% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.3% | 81.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 6.4% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Viaduct Estate Road was 1957.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2374.9% higher than the Botcherby average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Viaduct Estate Road has the highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Botcherby and the highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 968.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viaduct Garage Viaduct Estate Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £2,100,000 | 2015-12-11 | £2,584,229 |
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldew Lea School Ashley Street , CA2 7BE | - not rated | 821 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School East Dale Street , Denton Holme CA2 5LA | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Street Primary School Edward Street , CA1 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Strathclyde Avenue , CA2 7DS | 3out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norman Street Primary School Norman Street , CA1 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 797 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,641 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 3,333 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 354 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 667 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 3,931 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbria Indoor Bowling Club | Cumbria Indoor Bowling Club, Viaduct Estate Road | 53 yd | |
| The Old Engine House | The Old Engine House, West Walls | 155 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | House of Fraser, 26-40 English Street | 226 yd | |
| M & S Cafe | Marks & Spencer Plc, 42-56 English Street | 231 yd | |
| Pausa Coffee Shop at Dunelm Mill | Unit B, Madford Retail Park, Charlotte Street | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sportsman Inn | The Sportsman Inn, Heads Lane | 184 yd | |
| Milbourne Arms | Milbourne Arms, 150 Milbourne Street | 326 yd | |
| Paradiso Bar and Lounge Ltd | 8-10 Devonshire Street | 328 yd | |
| Open Mind | 75 English Street | 340 yd | |
| The Fat Gadgie | 5 Devonshire Street | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbria Roast Company | Bells Of Lazonby Ltd, 19 Fisher Street | 404 yd | |
| Warwick Fish & Chips | 3 Warwick Road | 411 yd | |
| Base Express | Pizza Base, 8 The Crescent | 439 yd | |
| Happy Kitchen | Flat, 16 Crosby Street | 450 yd | |
| The Pizza Box & Eats 'N' Treats | The Exchange, Lonsdale Street | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Unit A, Madford Retail Park, Charlotte Street | 146 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Victoria Viaduct | 211 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 44a Shaddongate | 495 yd | |
| Thai Market Ltd | 4 Market Street | 499 yd | |
| Polish Shop Dino | 2 Tower Court, West Tower Street | 523 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodytek Fitness BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE ENGLISH DAMSIDE | health and fitness suite | 139 yd |
| Cumbria Indoor Bowls Club VIADUCT ESTATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 266 yd |
| Crown & Mitre Hotel ENGLISH STREET | swimming pool | 289 yd |
| The Pools Swimming & Health Centre JAMES STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 354 yd |
| The Brickhouse (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Carlisle College VICTORIA PLACE | 790 yd | |
| Soccerworld Carlisle ROME STREET | artificial grass pitch | 811 yd |
| Bitts Park CORPORATION ROAD | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre | 837 yd |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School EAST DALE STREET | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| The Sands Centre THE SANDS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 967 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.