Collingwood Street is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA2 5XR 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 Collingwood Street, Carlisle, CA2 5XR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA2 5XS, CA2 5XX, CA2 5XY, CA2 5XP, CA2 5NA, CA2 5XU, CA2 5EG, CA2 5NB, CA2 5EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA2 5XR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 51.3% | 48.7% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 48.7% | 51.3% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 5XR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.2% 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 | 57.6% | 58.2% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.5% | 14.1% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -30.1% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 18.2% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 42.5% | 34% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -14.4% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 42.9% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 16.2% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 17.6% | 18.8% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 18.8% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 9.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.1% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 15.3% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 23.5% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 93.2% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 93.4% | 88% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 89.4% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Collingwood Street was 30.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.3% lower than the Currock average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Collingwood Street has the 13th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Currock and the 334th lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Collingwood Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-10-31 | £90,510 |
| 6 Collingwood Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-10-09 | £75,425 |
| 64 Collingwood Street, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2023-01-04 | £87,330 |
| 12 Collingwood Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Other, an established residential building | £3,474,000 | 2022-12-09 | £3,497,748 |
| 6 Collingwood Street, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £49,000 | 2022-01-31 | £56,053 |
CA2 5XR 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 | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Ferguson Primary School East Dale Street , Denton Holme CA2 5LA | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldew Lea School Ashley Street , CA2 7BE | - not rated | 866 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Strathclyde Avenue , CA2 7DS | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Street Primary School Edward Street , CA1 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided) Harold Street , Currock CA2 4HG | 3out of 4 | 1,497 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,258 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 3,403 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 | 847 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 2,317 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 4,392 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone | 62-66 Denton Street | 150 yd | |
| Opera Bingo @ the Rex | Opera Bingo @ The Rex, 72 Denton Street | 221 yd | |
| Pausa Coffee Shop at Dunelm Mill | Unit B, Madford Retail Park, Charlotte Street | 287 yd | |
| Bobbin Coffee Shop | Linton Tweeds Ltd, Shaddon Mil, Shaddongate | 518 yd | |
| The Viceroy | Unit 6, Linton House, Shaddongate | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Source Collective | Atlas Works, Nelson Street | 359 yd | |
| Milbourne Arms | Milbourne Arms, 150 Milbourne Street | 529 yd | |
| The Griffin | The Griffin, Court Square | 644 yd | |
| The Sportsman Inn | The Sportsman Inn, Heads Lane | 685 yd | |
| House of Vodka | 4 Botchergate | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Planet | 42 Denton Street | 114 yd | |
| The Milk Bar | 44 Denton Street | 115 yd | |
| Red Chilli | 85 Denton Street | 137 yd | |
| Com-For-T Street Eats - Unit A4E | Atlas Works | 144 yd | |
| Paolo`s | Paolo`s, 117 Denton Street | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | Co-operative Food, 68 Denton Street | 221 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Unit A, Madford Retail Park, Charlotte Street | 361 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Dalston Road | 421 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 44a Shaddongate | 584 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Victoria Viaduct | 643 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Pools Swimming & Health Centre JAMES STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 484 yd |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School EAST DALE STREET | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Soccerworld Carlisle ROME STREET | artificial grass pitch | 524 yd |
| Bodytek Fitness BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE ENGLISH DAMSIDE | health and fitness suite | 571 yd |
| St James' Park RICHARDSON STREET | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Cumbria Indoor Bowls Club VIADUCT ESTATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 645 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 745 yd |
| Crown & Mitre Hotel ENGLISH STREET | swimming pool | 793 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 923 yd |
| The Brickhouse (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 1,089 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 | 97.1% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.