Gawthorpes Street is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA2 5SY 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 Gawthorpes Street, Carlisle, CA2 5SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA2 5SS, CA2 5TF, CA2 5RY, CA2 5TR, CA2 5SQ, CA2 5SX, CA2 5SW, CA2 5TN, CA2 5TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA2 5SY 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 5SY, 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 Gawthorpes Street was 428.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 441.7% higher than the Botcherby average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Gawthorpes Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Botcherby and the 16th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 151.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Car Sales Gawthorpes Street, Carlisle, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £18,000 | 2003-11-20 | £37,636 |
The percentage of student residents living in CA2 5SY 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 | 341 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Strathclyde Avenue , CA2 7DS | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Newtown Road , CA2 7LW | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School East Dale Street , Denton Holme CA2 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanwix School Church Street , CA3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,165 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,429 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 3,994 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 | 590 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 2,884 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 3,566 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Subway, De Quincey House, Shaddongate | 231 yd | |
| Restore (Cumbria) Community | Coleridge House, Shaddongate | 247 yd | |
| Anatolia Restaurant | Pompeii Steakhouse, 1-3 Abbey Street | 356 yd | |
| Foxes Cafe Lounge | Foxes Cafe Bar, 18 Abbey Street | 356 yd | |
| Amatos Ltd | 48 Abbey Street | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milbourne Arms | Milbourne Arms, 150 Milbourne Street | 412 yd | |
| Tribe Bar Ltd | Dacre Road | 433 yd | |
| The Boardroom | The Boardroom, 8 Paternsoter Row | 489 yd | |
| Abstrakt | Ground Floor And Basement, 6-8 Fisher Street | 526 yd | |
| Brickyard | Richmond Hall, 14 Fisher Street | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imon Tandoori | 31 John Street | 114 yd | |
| Pokey Parlour | Dacre Road | 433 yd | |
| The Fryery | Middleham Butchers, 23 Newtown Road | 561 yd | |
| Lucky Chop Suey House | Lucky Chop Suey House, 49 Newtown Road | 637 yd | |
| Cumbria Roast Company | Bells Of Lazonby Ltd, 19 Fisher Street | 693 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Church Street | 81 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 44a Shaddongate | 353 yd | |
| Polish Shop Dino | 2 Tower Court, West Tower Street | 641 yd | |
| Thai Market Ltd | 4 Market Street | 653 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Unit A, Madford Retail Park, Charlotte Street | 699 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willowholme WILLOW HOLME ROAD | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Cumbria Indoor Bowls Club VIADUCT ESTATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 420 yd |
| Crown & Mitre Hotel ENGLISH STREET | swimming pool | 689 yd |
| Carlisle Cricket Club Cavendish Terrace | grass pitches, tennis courts | 784 yd |
| Sheepmount Athletics Stadium MAYORS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Bodytek Fitness BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE ENGLISH DAMSIDE | health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| Bitts Park CORPORATION ROAD | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre | 838 yd |
| Carlisle Snowsports Club CAVENDISH TERRACE | ski slopes | 934 yd |
| The Brickhouse (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
| The Sands Centre THE SANDS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,014 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.