Lorne Crescent is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA2 5XW 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 Lorne Crescent, Carlisle, CA2 5XW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA2 5DX, CA2 5DS, CA2 5DT, CA2 5DW, CA2 5XP, CA2 5XR, CA2 5XS, CA2 5DY, CA2 5XX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CA2 5XW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.6% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.9% | 40.9% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 37.7% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 11.6% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 4.7% | -4.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 52.8% | 55.3% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 28.9% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 9.3% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 19.7% | 17.2% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 15.3% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 12.6% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 18.1% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 28.8% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 96% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 97.8% | 95.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 95.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lorne Crescent was 264.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.0% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lorne Crescent has the 2nd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Castle and the 36th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 134.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Lorne Crescent, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2022-01-06 | £93,802 |
| 15 Lorne Crescent, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2018-07-23 | £125,675 |
| 25 Lorne Crescent, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2018-02-02 | £104,127 |
| 15 Lorne Crescent, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £84,950 | 2013-11-29 | £123,091 |
| 25 Lorne Crescent, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £81,500 | 2006-12-19 | £109,042 |
CA2 5XW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 625 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caldew Lea School Ashley Street , CA2 7BE | - not rated | 773 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Strathclyde Avenue , CA2 7DS | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Street Primary School Edward Street , CA1 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlaithes Junior School Langrigg Road , CA2 6DX | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,153 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Central Academy Victoria Place , CA1 1LY | 3out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | 3out of 4 | 2,326 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Henry Newman Catholic School Scalegate Road , CA2 4NL | 2out of 4 | 3,427 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 | 701 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle 7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Austin Friars Etterby Scaur , CA3 9PB | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Rennie School California Road , Kingstown CA3 0BU | 4out of 4 | 4,242 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pausa Coffee Shop at Dunelm Mill | Unit B, Madford Retail Park, Charlotte Street | 137 yd | |
| Cornerstone | 62-66 Denton Street | 290 yd | |
| Opera Bingo @ the Rex | Opera Bingo @ The Rex, 72 Denton Street | 364 yd | |
| Bobbin Coffee Shop | Linton Tweeds Ltd, Shaddon Mil, Shaddongate | 399 yd | |
| The Viceroy | Unit 6, Linton House, Shaddongate | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Source Collective | Atlas Works, Nelson Street | 247 yd | |
| Milbourne Arms | Milbourne Arms, 150 Milbourne Street | 387 yd | |
| The Sportsman Inn | The Sportsman Inn, Heads Lane | 550 yd | |
| The Griffin | The Griffin, Court Square | 580 yd | |
| Open Mind | 75 English Street | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Planet | 42 Denton Street | 229 yd | |
| Red Chilli | 85 Denton Street | 233 yd | |
| The Milk Bar | 44 Denton Street | 234 yd | |
| Paolo`s | Paolo`s, 117 Denton Street | 286 yd | |
| Com-For-T Street Eats - Unit A4E | Atlas Works | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Unit A, Madford Retail Park, Charlotte Street | 221 yd | |
| Co-operative Food | Co-operative Food, 68 Denton Street | 364 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Dalston Road | 415 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 44a Shaddongate | 466 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Victoria Viaduct | 529 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Pools Swimming & Health Centre JAMES STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 434 yd |
| Bodytek Fitness BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE BODYTEK FITNESS CENTRE ENGLISH DAMSIDE | health and fitness suite | 453 yd |
| Cumbria Indoor Bowls Club VIADUCT ESTATE ROAD | indoor bowls | 495 yd |
| Soccerworld Carlisle ROME STREET | artificial grass pitch | 622 yd |
| Crown & Mitre Hotel ENGLISH STREET | swimming pool | 654 yd |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School EAST DALE STREET | grass pitches | 664 yd |
| St James' Park RICHARDSON STREET | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 842 yd |
| The Brickhouse (Closed) | health and fitness suite | 964 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,007 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.1% |
| 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 | 72.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.