Millrace Road is in Willowholme Industrial Estate, Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA2 5RS 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 Millrace Road, Willowholme Industrial Estate, Carlisle, CA2 5RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA2 5RS is primarily male, with 56.3% 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 | 51% | 43.7% | -7.3% | 51.0% | -7.3% |
| Male | 49% | 56.3% | 7.3% | 49.0% | 7.3% |
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 5RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.9% 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 | 78.3% | 61.9% | -16.4% | 37.9% | 24.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.1% | 18% | 6.9% | 44.2% | -26.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 55.7% | 44.2% | -11.5% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 33.2% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 19.6% | 13.1% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 6.4% | 13.2% | 6.8% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 8.5% | 2.4% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 7.4% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 44.6% | 30.2% | -14.4% | 16.9% | 13.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 30.7% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 5.9% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.9% | 86.1% | -9.8% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 90.9% | 85.9% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 8% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 85.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 4% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 15.1% | 6.0% | 9.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Millrace Road was 593.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 718.7% higher than the Botcherby average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Millrace Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Botcherby and the 10th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 216.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staceys Coaches Millrace Road, Carlisle, Cumberland Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-04-07 | £117,812 |
| Staceys Coaches Millrace Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2021-03-25 | £83,780 |
| Site 2 Millrace Road, Carlisle, Cumbria Other, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2013-11-13 | £269,548 |
The percentage of student residents living in CA2 5RS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 53 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldew Lea School Ashley Street , CA2 7BE | - not rated | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldew Lea School Ashley Street , CA2 7BE | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Community Primary School Newtown Road , CA2 7LW | - not rated | 963 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Newtown Road , CA2 7LW | - not rated | 984 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Strathclyde Avenue , CA2 7DS | - not rated | 1,165 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 | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | - not rated | 1,478 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 | 2,026 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Morton School Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | - not rated | 2,574 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 | 1,621 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumbria College of Art and Design Brampton Road , CA3 9AY | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hk Campbell School Raffles Avenue , CA2 7EQ | - not rated | 980 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 989 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 997 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Monica's Preparatory School St Ann's Hill , CA3 9PL | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 1,512 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energi Trampoline Park Carlisle | Unit 2, Millrace Road | 50 yd | |
| Fuelled by Katie | Unit 1 Site 18, Willowholme Industrial Estate, Willowholme Road | 265 yd | |
| Costa | Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road | 444 yd | |
| Cumbria Museum of Military Life | Carlisle Castle | 686 yd | |
| TG Cafe | Dacre Road | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribe Bar Ltd | Dacre Road | 693 yd | |
| Abstrakt | Ground Floor And Basement, 6-8 Fisher Street | 962 yd | |
| Brickyard | Richmond Hall, 14 Fisher Street | 980 yd | |
| The Boardroom | The Boardroom, 8 Paternsoter Row | 995 yd | |
| Milbourne Arms | Milbourne Arms, 150 Milbourne Street | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fryery | Middleham Butchers, 23 Newtown Road | 622 yd | |
| Lucky Chop Suey House | Lucky Chop Suey House, 49 Newtown Road | 638 yd | |
| Pokey Parlour | Dacre Road | 693 yd | |
| Imon Tandoori | 31 John Street | 698 yd | |
| The Frying Dutchmann Ltd | 153 Newtown Road | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Church Street | 621 yd | |
| Spar Store | 63-69 Newtown Road | 663 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 44a Shaddongate | 910 yd | |
| One Stop Stores Limited | 225-227 Newtown Road | 1,061 yd | |
| Polish Shop Dino | 2 Tower Court, West Tower Street | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willowholme WILLOW HOLME ROAD | grass pitches | 292 yd |
| Sheepmount Athletics Stadium MAYORS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Carlisle Cricket Club Cavendish Terrace | grass pitches, tennis courts | 834 yd |
| Carlisle Snowsports Club CAVENDISH TERRACE | ski slopes | 943 yd |
| Newtown School NEWTOWN ROAD | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| Cumbria Indoor Bowls Club VIADUCT ESTATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 995 yd |
| Creighton Rugby Football Club (Closed) Caxton Road | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Heysham Park / Beckfield (Closed) Creighton Avenue | grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
| Austin Friars ETTERBY SCAUR | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.