Milbourne Street is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA2 5XQ is located in the Denton Holme electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carlisle. This postcode has been in use since 2008-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Milbourne Street, Carlisle, CA2 5XQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA2 5BN, CA2 5XD, CA2 5XE, CA2 5XB, CA3 8UH, CA2 5XF, CA3 8TX, CA2 5TN, CA2 5TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA2 5XQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 47.8% | 49.3% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50.7% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 5XQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% 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 | 45.2% | 54.4% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.6% | 27.2% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 11.6% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 44.9% | 37.4% | -7.5% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 41.3% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 7.7% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 14.9% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 17.7% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 10.1% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 10.1% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 7.3% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 15.2% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 36.3% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.8% | 92.4% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 92.7% | 86.4% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7.3% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 86.2% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.5% | 37.2% | 9.3% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milbourne Street was 61.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.8% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Milbourne Street has the 12th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Castle and the 333rd highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Milbourne Court Milbourne Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-12-03 | £182,344 |
| 32 Milbourne Court Milbourne Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2024-11-21 | £166,691 |
| 10 Milbourne Court Milbourne Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2024-04-17 | £159,666 |
| 27 Milbourne Court Milbourne Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-06-02 | £168,507 |
| 26 Milbourne Court Milbourne Street, Carlisle, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-08-26 | £166,618 |
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Other | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldew Lea School Ashley Street , CA2 7BE | - not rated | 481 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Strathclyde Avenue , CA2 7DS | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School East Dale Street , Denton Holme CA2 5LA | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School Newtown Road , CA2 7LW | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanwix School Church Street , CA3 9DW | 3out of 4 | 1,558 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 | 983 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,477 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 3,707 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 | 390 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 916 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 3,739 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restore (Cumbria) Community | Coleridge House, Shaddongate | 58 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, De Quincey House, Shaddongate | 71 yd | |
| Amatos Ltd | 48 Abbey Street | 200 yd | |
| Vinyl Cafe | 44 Abbey Street | 200 yd | |
| Anatolia Restaurant | Pompeii Steakhouse, 1-3 Abbey Street | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milbourne Arms | Milbourne Arms, 150 Milbourne Street | 143 yd | |
| The Boardroom | The Boardroom, 8 Paternsoter Row | 307 yd | |
| The Source Collective | Atlas Works, Nelson Street | 351 yd | |
| Abstrakt | Ground Floor And Basement, 6-8 Fisher Street | 415 yd | |
| Brickyard | Richmond Hall, 14 Fisher Street | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imon Tandoori | 31 John Street | 205 yd | |
| Cumbria Roast Company | Bells Of Lazonby Ltd, 19 Fisher Street | 497 yd | |
| Pokey Parlour | Dacre Road | 518 yd | |
| Romano Pizzeria | 55-56 Carlisle Market, Scotch Street | 529 yd | |
| Asian Express | 57-58 Carlisle Market, Scotch Street | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 44a Shaddongate | 226 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Church Street | 297 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Unit A, Madford Retail Park, Charlotte Street | 401 yd | |
| Thai Market Ltd | 4 Market Street | 509 yd | |
| Polish Shop Dino | 2 Tower Court, West Tower Street | 511 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cumbria Indoor Bowls Club VIADUCT ESTATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 134 yd |
| Crown & Mitre Hotel ENGLISH STREET | swimming pool | 450 yd |
| Bodytek Fitness BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE ENGLISH DAMSIDE | health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| Willowholme WILLOW HOLME ROAD | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| The Pools Swimming & Health Centre JAMES STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 727 yd |
| The Brickhouse (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| Bitts Park CORPORATION ROAD | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre | 793 yd |
| Carlisle Cricket Club Cavendish Terrace | grass pitches, tennis courts | 880 yd |
| The Sands Centre THE SANDS | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 961 yd |
| Sheepmount Athletics Stadium MAYORS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,002 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% |
| Median download speed | 47.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.