Eskdale Avenue is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA2 5RA is located in the Morton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carlisle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eskdale Avenue, Carlisle, CA2 5RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA2 6DQ, CA2 5RB, CA2 5QZ, CA2 7EL, CA2 7EN, CA2 7ET, CA2 5RE, CA2 5QY, CA2 6JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA2 5RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.8% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.2% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CA2 5RA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.2% | 29.8% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.1% | 55.8% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 6.6% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.1% | 41.9% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 44.6% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 11.0% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 10.2% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 16.5% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 11.9% | -9.2% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 19.2% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.5% | 14.6% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 9.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 19.2% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 17.6% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.1% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| White | 99.4% | 99% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 97.3% | 97% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 97% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eskdale Avenue was 59.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.6% lower than the Belle Vue average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eskdale Avenue has the 25th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Belle Vue and the 340th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 423.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Eskdale Avenue, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-10-04 | £194,507 |
| 10 Eskdale Avenue, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,950 | 2023-04-04 | £171,127 |
| 19 Eskdale Avenue, Carlisle, Cumberland Other, an established residential building | £3,474,000 | 2022-12-09 | £3,497,748 |
| 1 Eskdale Avenue, Carlisle, Cumberland Other, an established residential building | £3,474,000 | 2022-12-09 | £3,497,748 |
| 5 Eskdale Avenue, Carlisle, Cumberland Other, an established residential building | £3,474,000 | 2022-12-09 | £3,497,748 |
CA2 5RA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Strathclyde Avenue , CA2 7DS | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlaithes Junior School Langrigg Road , CA2 6DX | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlaithes Infant School Langrigg Road , CA2 6DX | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Newtown Road , CA2 7LW | - not rated | 828 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldew Lea School Ashley Street , CA2 7BE | - not rated | 929 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | 3out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 2,768 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 4,621 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldew School Dalston , CA5 7NN | 2out of 4 | 5,320 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,712 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 2,933 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 4,639 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Bowling Club | West End Bowling Club, Goschen Road | 716 yd | |
| Costa | Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 3-4 Old Raffles Parade | 215 yd | |
| Lucky 8 Chinese Takeaway | Dragon Inn Takeaway, 6-8 Balfour Road | 260 yd | |
| Renucci's | Renuccis, 18-20 Orton Road | 306 yd | |
| China Palace | Robinsons Fish Fryer Ltd, 63 Wigton Road | 555 yd | |
| Chutneys | Chutney's, 51 Wigton Road | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | Mccolls, 17 Shady Grove Road | 637 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | The Co-operative Food, 33 Stonegarth | 730 yd | |
| Spar Store | 63-69 Newtown Road | 790 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Dalston Road | 856 yd | |
| One Stop Stores Limited | 225-227 Newtown Road | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Bedes Roman Catholic Primary School STRATHCLYDE AVENUE | grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Chances Park NEWTONRIGG | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Heysham Park / Beckfield (Closed) Creighton Avenue | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Newlaithes Junior School LANGRIGG ROAD | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Morton Park Primary School (Closed) Burnrigg | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Newtown School NEWTOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| St James' Park RICHARDSON STREET | grass pitches | 988 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.