Bannisdale Way is in Carlisle and in Cumberland district. CA2 6LR is located in the Morton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Carlisle. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bannisdale Way, Carlisle, CA2 6LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CA2 6LW, CA2 6LS, CA2 6LL, CA2 6NZ, CA2 6HY, CA2 6HT, CA2 6RW, CA2 6LX, CA2 6NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CA2 6LR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 43.9% | 47.6% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 56.1% | 52.4% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 6LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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 | 32.2% | 47.5% | 15.3% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 29.2% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 11.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 8.5% | -5.4% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 33.7% | 45.2% | 11.5% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 35.4% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 12.6% | -7.9% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 12.7% | 5.1% | -7.6% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.7% | 23.6% | -28.1% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 9.7% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 19% | 5.7% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5% | 15.2% | 10.2% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.6% | 21.5% | 15.9% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 96.9% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 98.5% | 96.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 96.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 24.7% | 13.5% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bannisdale Way was 100.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.6% higher than the Belle Vue average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bannisdale Way has the 11th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Belle Vue and the 164th highest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Bannisdale Way, Carlisle, Cumberland Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2024-08-02 | £47,674 |
| 18 Bannisdale Way, Carlisle, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-06-28 | £130,780 |
| 20 Bannisdale Way, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-04-24 | £129,579 |
| 2 Bannisdale Way, Carlisle, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2023-09-28 | £116,008 |
| 11 Bannisdale Way, Carlisle, Cumbria Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £63,500 | 2023-01-13 | £64,961 |
CA2 6LR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Park Infant School Kingrigg , CA2 6QF | - not rated | 480 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morton Park Junior School Burnrigg , CA2 6QH | - not rated | 586 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morton Park Primary School Burnrigg , Morton CA2 6QH | - not rated | 615 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlaithes Infant School Langrigg Road , CA2 6DX | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlaithes Junior School Langrigg Road , CA2 6DX | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 890 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy Wigton Road , CA2 6LB | - not rated | 890 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | - not rated | 3,258 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Strand Road , CA1 1JB | - not rated | 3,258 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 | 3,503 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 | 3,301 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumbria College of Art and Design Brampton Road , CA3 9AY | - not rated | 4,158 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hk Campbell School Raffles Avenue , CA2 7EQ | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillford Centre Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | 3out of 4 | 2,714 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York School Upperby Road , CA2 4JE | - not rated | 2,714 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Cumbria Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB | - not rated | 2,761 yd | Higher education institutions | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Centre 9 Brunswick Street , CA1 1PB | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey - Pirelli Tyres | Pirelli Tyres Limited, Dalston Road | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinners Arms | Spinners Arms, Cummersdale Road | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Happiness Chinese | Double Happiness, 127 Newlaithes Avenue | 270 yd | |
| Morton Fryer Ltd | Morton Park Fisheries, 27 Stonegarth | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreways | Foreways, 123 Newlaithes Avenue | 270 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | The Co-operative Food, 33 Stonegarth | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morton Park Primary School (Closed) Burnrigg | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Pirelli Sports And Social Club CUMMERSDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Newlaithes Junior School LANGRIGG ROAD | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Cummersdale Common CUMMERSDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| Chances Park NEWTONRIGG | grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Cummersdale School | grass pitches, tennis courts | 957 yd |
| Morton Leisure Centre WIGTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,014 yd |
| Richard Rose Morton Academy WIGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,014 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 33.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.