Richardson Street is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA2 6AL 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 Richardson Street, Carlisle, CA2 6AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA2 6EH, CA2 6EQ, CA2 6AJ, CA2 6EJ, CA2 6EF, CA2 6AH, CA2 6AG, CA2 6EG, CA2 6EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CA2 6AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 52.9% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 44.6% | 47.1% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 37.4% | 35.8% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 46.3% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 8.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 38.2% | 46.5% | 8.3% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 32% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 14.8% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 25.2% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 8.4% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 17.8% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 21.8% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 15.8% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -18.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.5% | 99.6% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 98.6% | 97.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 96.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 27.1% | 13.5% | 13.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richardson Street was 37.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.1% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Richardson Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Castle and the 416th lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 178 Richardson Street, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-09-01 | £184,051 |
| 146 Richardson Street, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-02-10 | £138,833 |
| 172 Richardson Street, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-09-23 | £129,501 |
| 150 Richardson Street, Carlisle, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2021-03-29 | £121,080 |
| 160 Richardson Street, Carlisle, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2021-02-10 | £127,952 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Ferguson Junior School East Dale Street , CA2 5LA | - not rated | 626 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Ferguson Infant School East Dale Street , CA2 5LA | - not rated | 626 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School East Dale Street , Denton Holme CA2 5LA | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlaithes Junior School Langrigg Road , CA2 6DX | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morton Park Infant School Kingrigg , CA2 6QF | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Morton School Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | - not rated | 2,153 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | - not rated | 2,153 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 | 2,325 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 | 2,171 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumbria College of Art and Design Brampton Road , CA3 9AY | - not rated | 3,173 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,750 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York School Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Centre 9 Brunswick Street , CA1 1PB | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hk Campbell School Raffles Avenue , CA2 7EQ | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Bowling Club | West End Bowling Club, Goschen Road | 562 yd | |
| Opera Bingo @ the Rex | Opera Bingo @ The Rex, 72 Denton Street | 805 yd | |
| Cornerstone | 62-66 Denton Street | 859 yd | |
| Baxterstorey - Pirelli Tyres | Pirelli Tyres Limited, Dalston Road | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Garden | Prince Garden, 94 Denton Street | 805 yd | |
| New Joyful House | Joyful House, 137 Denton Street | 805 yd | |
| Com-For-T Street Eats - Unit A4E | Atlas Works | 814 yd | |
| Paolo`s | Paolo`s, 117 Denton Street | 865 yd | |
| The Milk Bar | 44 Denton Street | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | Co-operative Food, 68 Denton Street | 805 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Dalston Road | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James' Park RICHARDSON STREET | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School EAST DALE STREET | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Newlaithes Junior School LANGRIGG ROAD | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Soccerworld Carlisle ROME STREET | artificial grass pitch | 991 yd |
| Chances Park NEWTONRIGG | grass pitches | 1,063 yd |
| Dw Sports Fitness (Carlisle) CURROCK ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,076 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 | 35.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.87 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.