East Norfolk Street is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA2 5JL is located in the Denton Holme electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carlisle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about East Norfolk Street, Carlisle, CA2 5JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA2 5HA, CA2 5JN, CA2 5JW, CA2 5JZ, CA2 5ET, CA2 5JR, CA2 5EN, CA2 5EJ, CA2 5HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA2 5JL is primarily male, with 55.7% 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 | 50.4% | 44.3% | -6.1% | 51.0% | -6.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 55.7% | 6.1% | 49.0% | 6.7% |
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 5JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% 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 | 50% | 58.4% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25% | 16.9% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -27.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 14.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 5.1% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 52.5% | 41.3% | -11.2% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 30% | 35.3% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 15.4% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 7% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 17.6% | 16% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 13.1% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 17.1% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 9.7% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 17.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 26.3% | 1.3% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 97.1% | 91.5% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 92.1% | 91.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 91% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.2% | 37.2% | 21.0% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Norfolk Street was 61.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.8% lower than the Currock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Norfolk Street has the 25th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Currock and the 331st highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 East Norfolk Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £96,200 | 2025-05-01 | £96,200 |
| 29 East Norfolk Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-03-06 | £78,598 |
| 9 East Norfolk Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-02-21 | £78,889 |
| 3 East Norfolk Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2024-11-29 | £82,612 |
| 50 East Norfolk Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-10-20 | £136,673 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Ferguson Primary School East Dale Street , Denton Holme CA2 5LA | 3out of 4 | 158 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldew Lea School Ashley Street , CA2 7BE | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) Harold Street , Currock CA2 4HG | 3out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Street Primary School Edward Street , CA1 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Strathclyde Avenue , CA2 7DS | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,455 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 3,230 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 | 1,121 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 2,640 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 4,693 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opera Bingo @ the Rex | Opera Bingo @ The Rex, 72 Denton Street | 108 yd | |
| Cornerstone | 62-66 Denton Street | 178 yd | |
| Wee Rascalz Adventure World | Unit 13, Currock Road Trade Centre | 446 yd | |
| Pausa Coffee Shop at Dunelm Mill | Unit B, Madford Retail Park, Charlotte Street | 596 yd | |
| Aztec Adventure Play Ltd | Aztec Soft Play, Crown Street | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| QZone | Portland Snooker Club, Currock Road | 669 yd | |
| The Source Collective | Atlas Works, Nelson Street | 684 yd | |
| The Griffin | The Griffin, Court Square | 749 yd | |
| Brewdog Carlisle | 36-38 Botchergate | 811 yd | |
| Secrets | 34 Botchergate | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Garden | Prince Garden, 94 Denton Street | 108 yd | |
| New Joyful House | Joyful House, 137 Denton Street | 108 yd | |
| Paolo`s | Paolo`s, 117 Denton Street | 182 yd | |
| Com-For-T Street Eats - Unit A4E | Atlas Works | 201 yd | |
| The Milk Bar | 44 Denton Street | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | Co-operative Food, 68 Denton Street | 108 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Unit A, Madford Retail Park, Charlotte Street | 643 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Dalston Road | 676 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Victoria Viaduct | 846 yd | |
| Madinah Mini Market | 131 Botchergate | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Ferguson Primary School EAST DALE STREET | grass pitches | 198 yd |
| Soccerworld Carlisle ROME STREET | artificial grass pitch | 289 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 483 yd |
| St James' Park RICHARDSON STREET | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| The Pools Swimming & Health Centre JAMES STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 593 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 677 yd |
| Bodytek Fitness BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE ENGLISH DAMSIDE | health and fitness suite | 789 yd |
| Cumbria Indoor Bowls Club VIADUCT ESTATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 954 yd |
| 2Xl (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 1,037 yd |
| Crown & Mitre Hotel ENGLISH STREET | swimming pool | 1,045 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.