Nelson Street is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA2 5NE 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 Nelson Street, Carlisle, CA2 5NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA2 5NG, CA2 5HW, CA2 5HS, CA2 5NX, CA2 5XU, CA2 5HH, CA2 5FY, CA2 5NU, CA2 5NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA2 5NE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.6% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 32.9% | 40.9% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 37.7% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 11.6% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 4.7% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 52.8% | 55.3% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 28.9% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 9.3% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 19.7% | 17.2% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 15.3% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 12.6% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 18.1% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 28.8% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 96% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
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 | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 95.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Street was 222.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.1% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nelson Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Castle and the 48th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 137.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Nelson Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2026-04-17 | £197,500 |
| 51 Nelson Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2025-06-02 | £231,107 |
| 63 Nelson Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2025-02-14 | £205,727 |
| 51 Nelson Street, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2022-09-02 | £191,554 |
| 59 Nelson Street, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-07-15 | £213,784 |
CA2 5NE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Ferguson Junior School East Dale Street , CA2 5LA | - not rated | 481 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Ferguson Infant School East Dale Street , CA2 5LA | - not rated | 481 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School East Dale Street , Denton Holme CA2 5LA | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldew Lea School Ashley Street , CA2 7BE | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldew Lea School Ashley Street , CA2 7BE | - not rated | 841 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 | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's County High School Specialist Sports College Lismore Place , CA1 1LY | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Morton School Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | - not rated | 2,107 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle College Victoria Place , CA1 1HS | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumbria College of Art and Design Brampton Road , CA3 9AY | - not rated | 2,385 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 961 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Centre 9 Brunswick Street , CA1 1PB | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hk Campbell School Raffles Avenue , CA2 7EQ | - not rated | 1,462 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Park Academy 119 Warwick Road , CA1 1JZ | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone | 62-66 Denton Street | 306 yd | |
| Opera Bingo @ the Rex | Opera Bingo @ The Rex, 72 Denton Street | 337 yd | |
| West End Bowling Club | West End Bowling Club, Goschen Road | 401 yd | |
| Pausa Coffee Shop at Dunelm Mill | Unit B, Madford Retail Park, Charlotte Street | 436 yd | |
| Bobbin Coffee Shop | Linton Tweeds Ltd, Shaddon Mil, Shaddongate | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Source Collective | Atlas Works, Nelson Street | 380 yd | |
| Milbourne Arms | Milbourne Arms, 150 Milbourne Street | 591 yd | |
| The Sportsman Inn | The Sportsman Inn, Heads Lane | 866 yd | |
| The Griffin | The Griffin, Court Square | 880 yd | |
| Open Mind | 75 English Street | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Com-For-T Street Eats - Unit A4E | Atlas Works | 246 yd | |
| Paolo`s | Paolo`s, 117 Denton Street | 308 yd | |
| The Milk Bar | 44 Denton Street | 324 yd | |
| Pizza Planet | 42 Denton Street | 328 yd | |
| Prince Garden | Prince Garden, 94 Denton Street | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Dalston Road | 251 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | Co-operative Food, 68 Denton Street | 337 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Unit A, Madford Retail Park, Charlotte Street | 537 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 44a Shaddongate | 574 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Victoria Viaduct | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James' Park RICHARDSON STREET | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School EAST DALE STREET | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Soccerworld Carlisle ROME STREET | artificial grass pitch | 694 yd |
| The Pools Swimming & Health Centre JAMES STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 722 yd |
| Cumbria Indoor Bowls Club VIADUCT ESTATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 749 yd |
| Bodytek Fitness BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE ENGLISH DAMSIDE | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 905 yd |
| Crown & Mitre Hotel ENGLISH STREET | swimming pool | 964 yd |
| St Bedes Roman Catholic Primary School STRATHCLYDE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 62.9% |
| 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 | 142 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.