Bridge Terrace is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA2 5LL 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 Bridge Terrace, Carlisle, CA2 5LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA2 5PS, CA2 5LN, CA2 5PH, CA2 5LU, CA2 5NF, CA2 5NQ, CA2 5SL, CA2 5SN, CA2 5LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA2 5LL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 48.5% | 47.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 51.5% | 52.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 40.9% | 40.2% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 39.9% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 11.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 48.5% | 45.7% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 37.2% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 11.7% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 16.4% | 13.6% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 13.9% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 11.6% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 21.6% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 30.7% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.4% | 95.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 95.3% | 95.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 96.2% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridge Terrace was 23.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.1% lower than the Currock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bridge Terrace has the 10th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Currock and the 258th lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Bridge Terrace, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2025-02-12 | £114,389 |
| 10 Bridge Terrace, Carlisle, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-01-29 | £79,658 |
| 12 Bridge Terrace, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2019-06-03 | £79,182 |
| 16 Bridge Terrace, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-11-28 | £174,062 |
| 8 Bridge Terrace, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2011-02-11 | £141,818 |
CA2 5LL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 155 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Education | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 331 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 | 1,130 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlaithes Junior School Langrigg Road , CA2 6DX | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle Kirklands Road , CA2 4JD | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlaithes Infant School Langrigg Road , CA2 6DX | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Community 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 | 1,912 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 3,301 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldew School Dalston , CA5 7NN | 2out of 4 | 5,200 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 | 1,470 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 3,074 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 5,155 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 | 558 yd | |
| Cornerstone | 62-66 Denton Street | 631 yd | |
| West End Bowling Club | West End Bowling Club, Goschen Road | 768 yd | |
| Wee Rascalz Adventure World | Unit 13, Currock Road Trade Centre | 803 yd | |
| Aztec Adventure Play Ltd | Aztec Soft Play, Crown Street | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| QZone | Portland Snooker Club, Currock Road | 661 yd | |
| The Rock | The Currock Inn, 41-43 Boundary Road | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Garden | Prince Garden, 94 Denton Street | 558 yd | |
| New Joyful House | Joyful House, 137 Denton Street | 558 yd | |
| Com-For-T Street Eats - Unit A4E | Atlas Works | 621 yd | |
| Paolo`s | Paolo`s, 117 Denton Street | 636 yd | |
| The Milk Bar | 44 Denton Street | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | Co-operative Food, 68 Denton Street | 558 yd | |
| Co-operative Convenience Store | Co-operative Convenience Store, 26 Blackwell Road | 968 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Dalston Road | 984 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 226 Blackwell Road | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Ferguson Primary School EAST DALE STREET | grass pitches | 289 yd |
| St James' Park RICHARDSON STREET | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Soccerworld Carlisle ROME STREET | artificial grass pitch | 583 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 619 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Bishop Harvey Goodwin Memorial School Harold Street | grass pitches | 1,039 yd |
| The Pools Swimming & Health Centre JAMES STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,047 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.